| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reply to a spouse | ||
| Clash-prevention expression | Newsday | 04 May 2024 |
| Response to a spouse | ||
| "Will do, hon" | LA Times Daily | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Conflict avoidance phrase | Newsday | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 'Whatever you say, hon' | New York Times | 14 Dec 2022 |
| "Sure, hon" | LA Times Daily | 02 Oct 2022 |
| Patronizing words, maybe | LA Times Daily | 09 Jan 2022 |
| Honey-do-this response | LA Times Daily | 26 Dec 2021 |
| "Whatever you say, honey" | Universal | 27 Aug 2020 |
| 'Yes, honey' |