pray tell

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von pray tell im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Expressing incredulity, please explain (some claim or position the speaker doubts)

But how, pray tell, do you notice something that happens when you're asleep?.

Please explain (something the requestor does not yet understand)

Pray tell us, how will they fare while you are away?.

Türkische aussprache

prey tel

Synonyme

do tell

Aussprache

/ˈprā ˈtel/ /ˈpreɪ ˈtɛl/

Etymologie

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