Phrase guide

press F to pay respects

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

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Pronunciation

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to convey that credit, recognition, or sympathy should be given.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous, often, sarcastic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From a prompt in the PC version of the 2014 video game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare which directs the player to press the F key to touch a fallen soldier's coffin during a funeral cutscene.