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pray tell

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Please explain (something the requester does not yet understand).
    archaic
  2. Expressing incredulity, please explain (some claim or position the speaker doubts).
    idiomatic, sarcastic, usually

Examples

“Pray tell⟳ us, how will they fare while you are away?”
“But how, pray tell⟳, do you "notice⟳" something that happens when you're asleep?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

preach presto presto change-o presto chango prethee pretty please

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