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Say less 懂了，不必多说

Episode 260818 / 18 Aug 2026

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就像 “say no more” 的意思并非字面上的 “别说了”，而是在告诉别人 “你不用再说了，我都懂” 一样，新兴表达 “say less” 的意思也不是 “少说点”，而是 “我懂了，你不用再多说了，我完全同意”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Georgie 一起来学习这个年轻一代常用的的新潮表达。

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Feifei
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them, too! I'm Feifei, and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you?

Georgie
I'm very well, thank you Feifei. How are you?

Feifei
I'm very well too, thank you. Now, it's time to introduce a new expression to our listeners. I think let's teach a modern phrase this time, Georgie. Have you got any of those?

Georgie
Say less, Feifei.

Feifei
What? Are you telling me to stop speaking?

Georgie
No! I mean I understand. I'm with you! Let's teach a modern expression.

Feifei
Is 'say less' a modern expression?

Georgie
It is. 'Say less' was popularised on social media and is used in informal, everyday speech. You can use 'say less' when you understand someone fully and don't need further explanation, or when they've suggested a great plan and you don't need further convincing.

Feifei
OK, but it sounds quite friendly, so I guess it's used to show enthusiastic agreement, rather than hinting that someone should stop speaking.

Georgie
Exactly. Shall we hear some more examples?

Feifei
Say less, Georgie.

Examples
My boss asked me if I was ready to go on a break after a 15-hour shift. I said, "Say less! Get me out of here."

My friend said the dress code for their party was 'all black', and I said, "Say less! I don't have anything colourful in my wardrobe."

You're asking me if I want an ice cream on this boiling hot day? Say less!

Feifei
你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学制作的 “地道英语” 节目。在本期节目中，我们正在学习流行表达 “say less” 的用法。“Say less” 的字面意思是 “少说点”。但它的实际含义和表达 “say no more” 非常接近，就是 “我明白你的意思了，不用再多说了” 或者 “我完全同意”。相比之下，“say less” 不仅更加简短，也更具现代感和潮流感。

Georgie
That's right. And there are some other, similar expressions too. If a good plan has been suggested, of course you could say 'say less', but you could also say 'I'm in' or 'I'm sold' if you've been persuaded. Shall we grab coffee after this, Feifei?

Feifei
I'm sold on that idea, Georgie.

在口语中，如果别人提出了一个我们赞同或支持的意见、想法或计划，除了用 “say less” 表示赞同之外，我们还可以用 “I'm in” 和 “I'm sold” 来回应。“I'm in” 的意思是 “算我一个” 或者 “我加入”；“I'm sold” 的意思是 “你把我说服了，这个想法我买账”。

Georgie
OK. Time to recap. Use 'say less' when you want to enthusiastically agree with someone after they have suggested something.

Feifei
Thank you for joining us. Goodbye!

Georgie
Bye-bye!

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