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By all means

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4 September 2025

By all means

We use this expression to give someone permission to do something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: No

Example 1

Do you mind if I sit down? I'm exhausted.

By all means. Relax for a while.

Example 2

May I borrow this book? I'll give it back tomorrow.

By all means. I don't need it now.

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