what say you
Meanings
phrase
- What do you say? What is your opinion?
- When addressed to a defendant in court: how do you plead? Also, when addressed to a jury or its foreperson: what is your verdict?
- Sometimes followed by if: how about or what about (something)?
- Followed by to: do you fancy, or would you like (something, such as an activity or a drink or a food item)?
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Early Modern English syntax for what do you say; at the time, do-support was not yet obligatory. Compare Middle English what seien ye.
Synonyms
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