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come_again
come again
English
Verb
- (idiomatic, informal) Could you repeat that? Repeat that please. a polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said
- 1955, Rex Stout, "When a Man Murders...", in Three Witnesses, October 1994 Bantam edition, ISBN 0553249592, page 120:
- "Who says he did?" / "Aubry." / "Yeah? A guy in for murder? Come again." / "Glad to. Beebe says so too."
- 1955, Rex Stout, "When a Man Murders...", in Three Witnesses, October 1994 Bantam edition, ISBN 0553249592, page 120:
Synonyms
- excuse me (especially US), I beg your pardon (formal), pardon, sorry, what, say again; see also Wikisaurus:say again
Translations
could you repeat that
Etymology 2
An ellipsis of "Please come back for another visit"
Verb
- (idiomatic) Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.
Usage notes
- Often used in retail stores and service establishments, especially in hotels and restaurants
Translations
polite farewell, inviting return visit
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