"do tell" meaning in All languages combined

See do tell on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: Abbreviation of the hortative phrase “please do tell me more.” Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} do tell
  1. An idiomatic expression of mild interest or surprise within a conversational context. Synonyms: pray tell [archaic], oh really, I declare, you don't say, is that so
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