I wouldn't say no

Informal Polite

What it really means

A cheerful indirect "yes please". Saying you would not refuse is the British way of accepting without seeming greedy.

Chinese explanation
开朗的间接版"好啊，来点吧"。说自己"不会拒绝"，是英国人既接受又不显贪心的方式。

Example conversation

A: Anyone fancy a cuppa? B: Ooh, I wouldn't say no.
A：有人想喝杯茶吗？ B：哦，那我可不拒绝。

What you could say back

“Coming right up.”

Related phrases

Go on, then Only if you're having one

Go deeper

British Politeness Explained: Why "Interesting" Means "No"
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