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Simon says

American  

noun

  1. a children's game in which all players must imitate only those movements and commands of a leader that are preceded by the words “Simon says.”


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Simon says that after the Covid-19 pandemic, they've seen some of the best box office statistics since records began.

From BBC Dec. 30, 2025

Education and healthcare, which have driven much of the job growth this year, likely will continue to add jobs as well, Revelio’s Simon says.

From Barron's Oct. 31, 2025

Simon says it brings up strong and passionate feelings - "but in the end they're back at home".

From BBC Oct. 4, 2024

“There’s only so much tension and the stakes of the show that we would personally want guests to experience,” Simon says.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

“Number five U.S. single. Paul Simon. Frank, go with her. Simon says, Frank, go with her.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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