"tell you what" meaning in All languages combined

See tell you what on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: Ellipsis of I'll tell you what or I tell you what. Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|I'll tell you what}} Ellipsis of I'll tell you what Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} tell you what
  1. (colloquial) Introduces a compromise or arrangement where the interlocutor has some benefit or advantage. Tags: colloquial Translations (Translations): kuules (Finnish), kuulkaas (Finnish), powiem tak (Polish)
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