if you please
The phrase "if you please" is a polite expression with roots in formal English, often used to soften requests or convey surprise.
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Definition
C1British English
(informal, emotional)An expression used to convey surprise or indignation, sometimes with irony.
Example
- He suggested, if you please, that I should apologize.
B2General
(formal, polite)A courteous expression used to make a request more polite.
Example
- Could you pass the salt, if you please?
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