pray tell

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Definition of pray tell in English English dictionary

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?.

Turkish pronunciation

prey tel

Synonyms

do tell

Pronunciation

/ˈprā ˈtel/ /ˈpreɪ ˈtɛl/

Etymology

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