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let's not and say we did

idiom
Meaning

Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.


Examples
SIMPLE

I do not want to clean the garage, let's not and say we did.

CONTEXTUAL

When my boss suggested working through the weekend, I whispered to my colleague, let's not and say we did.

COMPLEX

Faced with the tedious prospect of attending the mandatory gala, he suggested to his partner that they let's not and say we did.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  2. 02

    have a say

    To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.

  3. 03

    I'd say

    It is my estimate or opinion.

  4. 04

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  5. 05

    let's be having you

    Expression to encourage someone to hurry up and move somewhere.

  6. 06

    let's get the party started

    Let's go; let's get this done; let's start more intense action.

  7. 07

    let's get this circus on the road

    Let's start; let's begin (a journey, undertaking, etc.).

  8. 08

    needless to say

    Clearly, obviously.

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