I wouldn't say no (to something)

I wouldn't say no (to something)
I wouldn’t say no (to something) spoken phrase
used for admitting that you would like something, especially something that has been offered to you

I wouldn’t say no to another piece of cake.

Thesaurus: willing to do or accept somethingsynonym
Main entry: say

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I ˌwouldn't say ˈno (to sth) idiom
(informal) used to say that you would like sth or to accept sth that is offered

I wouldn't say no to a pizza.

‘Tea, Brian?’ ‘I wouldn't say no.’

Main entry:sayidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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