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
AdlaiAD-lay (English), AD-lie (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
SzilviaSEEL-vee-awHungarian
Delshad-Persian
LiesjeLEE-shəDutch
ElmerEL-mərEnglish
Shaniashə-NIE-əEnglish (Modern)