Idioms

yes-man

This page is about the idiom yes-man

Meaning

If someone's a yes-man, they'll say they agree with someone, or say "yes" to them, in order to please them.

For example

  • Do you think Larry's just a yes-man, or will he tell the president what he really thinks?

  • I don't want a yes-man. I want someone who'll tell me the truth.

Quick Quiz

Jimmy's just a yes-man. He always says what his boss

a. wants to hear

b. doesn't want to hear

c. doesn't agree with
a) wants to hear b) doesn't want to hear c) doesn't agree with

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Contributor: Matt Errey