1. By all means: By which means? All of them! This imploring affirmative suggests that 'yes' is being offered in every way possible. (ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲು ಹೌದು ಎನ್ನಲು)
2. Very well: Both very well and very good convey a flavour of acceptance rather than excitement. Can you hear that slight note of exasperation? (ಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿ)
E. g. 'Oh, very well then, come inside. . . '
3. Totally: You might risk sounding a little spaced - out with this one, but it’s so totally worth the attempt. (ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ)
4. You bet: Used for saying 'yes' in an enthusiastic way. (ಖಡಾಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿ)
5. Definitely: Used for emphasizing that you mean 'yes'. (ಖಚಿತವಾಗಿ)
6. Sure: Used for saying yes or for agreeing to something. (ಖ೦ಡಿತ)
7. That's right: Used instead of 'yes' as an answer to a question or statement. (ಅದು ಸರಿ)
8. I don't mind if I do: A polite and humorous way of accepting something that is being offered to you. (ನನಗೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಯಾವುದೇ ತೊಂದರೆ ಇಲ್ಲ)
9. You're on: Used for saying ‘yes’ when someone has invited you to compete or do something difficult or dangerous (ನೀನು ಆರಂಭಿಸಿರುವೆ)
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