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yes and no

1. Used other than as an idiom: see yes,‎ and,‎ no.

   You can only use yes and no answers.‎

2. An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

   Is she happy? — Yes and no, hard to say.‎

   Have you been to Paris? — Yes and no. I've been to the airport, but didn't get to see the city.‎

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