pray tell



pray tell

(set phrase) Please tell me (about something). Pray tell, will your lovely wife be accompanying you to the gala this evening? A: "Sir, we have received news of the king's response." B: "Pray tell!"
See also: pray, tell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Micheline-French
Matthan-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Silvestroseel-VE-stroItalian
Kuzmakooz-MAHRussian
Ehud-Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
KaeleeKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)