say again

phrase — 2 senses

say again

phrase
1

Colloquial, Idiomatic "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

  • I'm sorry, I didn't hear you. Please say again?
2

Government, Military, Politics, War To repeat part of or entire message transmitted over the radio, used instead of "repeat" which is an artillery procedure word.

  • Bravo Six, say again, over.
  • Bravo Actual, I say again: Eight foot mobiles moving east, over.
Synonyms
come again, excuse me, I beg your pardon, pardon, sorry, what, eh, hey, huh, I'm sorry, pardon me, please, say again, say what, what's that, what was that
Antonyms
be quiet, forget it, never mind
Related terms
do what
Hyponyms
you what

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