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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