[Idiom] YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN. - Why Reaffirming Statements Matters in Communication
You can say that again.
/juː kæn seɪ ðæt əˈɡen/
Strongly agree with what has been said.
You can say that again" is a way to express very strong agreement with what someone has just said. It implies that the statement is so true or relevant that repeating it would only emphasize how correct it is. This idiom is useful in conversations to show solidarity or shared sentiment, enhancing social bonds through repeated affirmation.
Example Sentences
You can say that again; it was an incredible game!
You can say that again.
Yes, you can say that again; this meal is delicious.
The statement confirms that the game was indeed incredible.
You can say that again; I've never seen such a spectacular performance.
Agrees emphatically that the meal was extremely tasty.