Phrase guide

don't mind if I do

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Would you like a biscuit? ― Don't mind if I do!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 好的 (hǎode) — used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker
  • Chinese Mandarin: 那我就不客氣啦 /那我就不客气啦 (nà wǒ jiù bú kè qì la) — used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker
  • Finnish: oikein mielelläni — used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker
  • German: sehr gerne! — used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker
  • Polish: chętnie — used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker