We'll see
Informal Neutral
What it really means
A classic non-answer that usually leans towards "no" or "I don't want to decide now". Parents say it to children constantly. It politely delays or avoids a decision.
Chinese explanation
经典的模糊回答，通常偏向"不"或"我现在不想决定"。英国父母对孩子最爱说这句。作用是礼貌地拖延或回避决定。
Example conversation
A: Can we get a dog? Please?
B: We'll see.
A: That always means no!
A：我们能养条狗吗？求你了？
B：再说吧。
A：你说“再说”就从来没成过！
What you could say back
No spoken reply needed for this one.
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