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Well yes, but actually no

A phrase often used to point out instances of technicality, ambiguity, or hypocrisy.

1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."

2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."

3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."
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by TheStray7 January 1, 2022
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Captain Fuck Yes

The guy who's always way too excited about everything.
Danson: "Hey Ted, do you have any cardboard boxes?"
Ted (Captain Fuck Yes): "FUCK YES!"

Danson: "Hey, do you want a Mountain Dew?"
Ted (Captain Fuck Yes): "FUCK YES! EXTREME!!!"

Danson: "Have you seen Ted? Captain Fuck Yes kicked down my door the other day, yelled, 'EXTREME' and ran away."
by Captain Hell No October 5, 2010
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judge says yes

an expression used to counter a claim that a female is too young or is jailbait. Often used to describe girls who are just over the age of consent.
<Guy1> check out those hot beavers over there.
<Guy2> I think they might be a little young...
<Guy1> dude, judge says yes!
by hesho December 12, 2006
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ye of little faith

When someone lacks faith in someone else when they should have.
Hallie didn't trust Atticus when he said he was a good boy. Atticus responded by labeling her as ye of little faith.
by Gaston Finch June 21, 2017
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pls vote yes

by ImPact CleAn October 16, 2018
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oh baby yes

What Harry styles got the audience to do every once in a while at a 1d show it’s like a game of Simon says Harry says do something and they do it
Harry stylesOH BABY YES”
Audience copy’s “OH BABY YEAH”
H “OH YES”
A “OH YEAH”
by Oh baby yes September 11, 2021
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offensive item YES

Albert:yes

rando: IM REPORT YOU

Albert looks at ban reason ( offensive item yes
by longestnameintheworldlolyeahno February 23, 2021
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