We aim to please



We aim to please.

Fig. We try hard to please you. (Usually a commercial slogan, but can be said in jest by one person, often in response to Thank you.) Mary: This meal is absolutely delicious! Waiter: We aim to please. Tom: Well, Sue, here's the laundry detergent you wanted from the store. Sue: Oh, thanks loads. You saved me a trip. Tom: We aim to please.
See also: aim, please, we

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Calanthekə-LAN-theeEnglish (Rare)
Borivoi-Medieval Slavic
Ceciliothe-THEE-lyo (Spanish), se-SEE-lyo (Latin American Spanish), che-CHEE-lyo (Italian)Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Imamu-Eastern African, Swahili
Karima-Arabic
HattieHAT-eeEnglish