"vas-y" meaning in French

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Phrase

IPA: /va.z‿i/, /vɑ.z‿i/
Etymology: Second-person singular informal imperative of y aller. Etymology templates: {{m|fr|y aller}} y aller Head templates: {{fr-phrase|head=vas-y}} vas-y
  1. (informal, singular) go ahead; go on Tags: informal, singular Synonyms: allez-y (english: plural or formal)
    Sense id: en-vas-y-fr-phrase-lU~OpQ54 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French phrasebook

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