"you're the boss" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: In reference to the (actual or perceived) authority of the person one is responding to. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} you're the boss
  1. (colloquial) Used to acknowledge an instruction. Tags: colloquial Related terms: you're the doctor
    Sense id: en-you're_the_boss-en-phrase-rtLQAUak Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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        "Used to acknowledge an instruction."
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        "(colloquial) Used to acknowledge an instruction."
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