Phrase guide

as you like

intj · prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Expressing unenthusiastic consent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • - So, we'll buy the green one, then? - As you like.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

To any extent or degree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial

Examples

  • So he walks in, calm as you like, and demands all the money from the till.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: as you please

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: زي ما تبغى (zayy mā tibḡa) — unenthusiastic consent
  • Japanese: どうぞお好きな様に (dōzo o-suki-na yōni) — unenthusiastic consent
  • Japanese: どうぞご勝手に (dōzo go-katte-ni) — unenthusiastic consent
  • Japanese: 好きにすれば (suki-ni sureba) — unenthusiastic consent
  • Spanish: como quieras — unenthusiastic consent