come again

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,informal,by ellipsis)A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.Synonyms:seeThesaurus:say again1955,Rex Stout, "When a Man Murders...", inThree Witnesses, October 1994Bantamedition,→ISBN, page 120:"Who says he did?" / "Aubry." / "Yeah? A guy in for murder?Come again." / "Glad to. Beebe says so too."1994,Pulp Fiction:Vincent: A "please" would be nice. / The Wolf:Come again?/ Vincent: I said a "please" would be nice. / The Wolf: Get it straight, Buster. I'm not here to say "please". I'm here to tell you what to do.; (idiomatic)Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.

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