Colloquial Variant guide

yes and amen

phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

phrase

Meaning 1

An enthusiastic agreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity

Examples

  • I take God at His word and say yes and amen to His plans.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

phrase

Meaning 2

A submissive, uncritical and unquestioning agreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial

Examples

  • My boss expected us to say yes and amen to his cockamamie plans.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: ja en amen — agreement
  • German: ja und amen — agreement