pray tell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-pray tell.ogg

Word forms

pray tell

Etymology

From pray (“ask (politely)”) + tell (“explain”).

Synonyms

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