yes and no

Related to word: yes

Idiom

Definition

  1. used to indicate that a clear or definite answer cannot be given; implying uncertainty or ambivalence.

    说不准,也是也不是

    • "Do you like your new job?" "Well, yes and no, it's complicated."

      「你喜欢你的新工作吗?」「嗯,算是也不是,这有点复杂。」

    • "Will they agree to our proposal?" "That's a yes and no situation, they might, they might not."

      「他们会同意我们的提案吗?」「这是个模棱两可的情况,他们可能会,也可能不会。」

    • "Was the performance a success?" "Well, yes and no, there were both good and bad parts."

      「这次表演成功吗?」「嗯,算是也不是,有好有坏。」