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When do we eat?

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When do we eat?

What time is the next meal served? (Indicates that the speaker is hungry, but considered impolite.) Bill: This is a lovely view, and your apartment is great. When do we eat? Mary: We've already eaten. Weren't you just leaving? Bill: I guess I was. Andy: Wow! Something really smells good! When do we eat? Rachel: Oh, mind your manners.

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