"yes box" meaning in Swedish

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Interjection

Etymology: A pseudo-anglicism; origin uncertain. At least two theories exist: * According to folklorist Bengt af Klintberg, from a humorous anecdote about a Swedish emigrant to America who is told that he will be able to communicate adequately with just three words: yes, box and alright. When he arrives in New York he is sighted next to a dead body; the policeman asks him: "Did you kill this man?" ("Yes!") "How did you kill him?" ("Box.") "Follow me to the police station!" ("Alright!"). * An alteration of English "yes boss (alright)". Etymology templates: {{pseudo-loan|sv|en|nocap=1}} pseudo-anglicism Head templates: {{head|sv|interjection|head=yes box}} yes box
  1. sure thing; yes Wikipedia link: Bengt af Klintberg Synonyms: yes box alright
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