Meaning of if you please | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Please.
   dated, formal
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, you, please.

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Examples

“1906, Edith Nesbit, The Railway Children, Chapter 4: The engine-burglar, The engine-driver and fireman did not see her. They were leaning out on the other side, telling the Porter a tale about a dog and a leg of mutton. "If you please," said Roberta--but the engine was blowing off steam and no one heard her. "If you please, Mr. Engineer," she spoke a little louder, but the Engine happened to speak at the same moment, and of course Roberta's soft little voice hadn't a chance.”

“Say you ſo, Sir, why then you are oblig’d to me for telling your fortune beforehand; you may avoid it if you pleaſe; I have giv’n you warning.”

“I will, if you please, go and see him to-day. And I will ask him to call upon you to-morrow morning.”

““I don’t care about remarks; I don’t care what people think.” / “You don’t care if you please or displease, perhaps, but to give a joy is something; won’t you?””

“‘My king,’ frothed Keimdal, ‘I must object!’ / ‘Object if you please. Then do as I tell you.’”

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