By all means Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈminz
BY awl MEENZ
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /mˈiːnz
by AWL MEENZ
Definition
Used to strongly agree with or give permission for something. It means 'certainly' or 'go ahead' in a polite way.
Usage & Nuances
Polite and somewhat formal; often used when granting permission or supporting a suggestion. Not used to mean 'by any means necessary'. Common replies: 'by all means, help yourself'. Avoid confusing with 'by any means' (which implies 'in any way possible').
Spanish: por supuesto - claro que sí - no faltaba másPortuguese (BR): com certeza - por favor (ênfase) - fique à vontadePortuguese (PT): com certeza - força (ênfase) - esteja à vontadeChinese (Simplified): 当然 - 尽管Chinese (Traditional): 當然 - 儘管Hindi: बिल्कुल - ज़रूरArabic: بكل تأكيد - طبعًاBengali: অবশ্যই - নিশ্চিন্তেRussian: конечно - пожалуйстаJapanese: ぜひ - どうぞVietnamese: tất nhiên - cứ tự nhiênKorean: 물론이죠 - 당연하죠Turkish: elbette - tabii kiUrdu: ضرور - بالکلIndonesian: silakan - tentu saja
Example Sentences
If you want to borrow my book, by all means.
basic
May I open the window? By all means.
basic
If you want to join us, by all means.
basic
A: Can I ask a question? B: By all means.
natural
If you need any help, by all means, just let me know.
natural
A: Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party? B: By all means! The more the merrier.
natural