if you please
English
Phrase
- (formal) please
- 1906, Edith Nesbit, The Railway Children, Chapter 4: The engine-burglar,
- The engine-driver and fireman did not see her. They were leaning out on the other side, telling the Porter a tale about a dog and a leg of mutton.
- "If you please," said Roberta--but the engine was blowing off steam and no one heard her.
- "If you please, Mr. Engineer," she spoke a little louder, but the Engine happened to speak at the same moment, and of course Roberta's soft little voice hadn't a chance.
- The engine-driver and fireman did not see her. They were leaning out on the other side, telling the Porter a tale about a dog and a leg of mutton.
- 1906, Edith Nesbit, The Railway Children, Chapter 4: The engine-burglar,
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