Phrase guide
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An idiomatic expression of mild interest or surprise within a conversational context.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: pray tell, oh really, I declare, you don't say, is that so
Antonyms: none provided
History
Abbreviation of the hortative phrase “please do tell me more.”
