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
Heber (1)-Irish
HarleyHAHR-leeEnglish
LourdesLOOR-des (Spanish), LUWRD (French), LAWRDZ (English)Spanish, Various
Genevra-Various
Wyot-Medieval English
Kalidasa-Sanskrit