# what do you say

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/what-do-you-say
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Used to ask someone if they are willing to do something.

## Examples

- We have free time today, what do you say we go for coffee?
- The weather is perfect for a hike, so what do you say we leave early tomorrow morning?
- Given that our current strategy is failing to produce results, what do you say we abandon this approach and explore a more innovative alternative?

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