righty-ho

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righty-ho

  1. To indicate agreement
    • 2002 Feb 24, Lynn Barber in The Observer, Travels with Auntie
      But it is curiously difficult to say to John Simpson, "Actually, I'm scared of flying." So, instead, I say Righty-ho, and a few days later he is striding into the lobby of the Durban Hilton to meet me.
  2. introducing a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said alright, well (then)
    Righty-ho, let's get going.
    • 2009, David Walliams, Mr Stink:
      “a capuccino please,” replied Chloe []
      “I think I'll have one too.” Mr. Stink shuffled behind the counter and started opening tins. “Righty-ho, two cappuccinos coming right up.”

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