The ayes have it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the ayes have it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-22 05:06

Meaning of The ayes have it

The ayes have it American British informal

This statement is mostly used when voting.

Most people voted for favoring something

There weren't any contributions to be made to this debate, it meant that the ayes had it.

Although the new bill raises a number of controversial issues, we think the ‘ayes’ have it.

Many citizens used to disapprove of the construction of industrial parks near their living areas, but with the more income they earned, I now think that the ayes have it.

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