If you please

phrase

Used as polite way of asking something or giving an order.

Pass me the hammer, if you please.
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used as polite way of asking something or giving an order

Often appears as...

  • give me...
  • pass me...

Usage tips

Formal

phrase

Used to express annoyance or offense.

You didn't think to ask me, if you please!
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used to express annoyance or offense

Often appears as...

  • didn't think to...
  • just went ahead and...

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially your surprise at someone's behavior.

And then he just walked out, if you please!
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially your surprise at someone's behavior

Often appears as...

  • just walked out...
  • completely ignored...

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Used as polite way of asking something or giving an order.

Pass me the hammer, if you please.
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used as polite way of asking something or giving an order

Often appears as...

  • give me...
  • pass me...

Usage tips

Formal

phrase

Used to express annoyance or offense.

You didn't think to ask me, if you please!
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used to express annoyance or offense

Often appears as...

  • didn't think to...
  • just went ahead and...

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially your surprise at someone's behavior.

And then he just walked out, if you please!
Visual representation of "if you please" - Used for emphasizing what you are saying, especially your surprise at someone's behavior

Often appears as...

  • just walked out...
  • completely ignored...

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "if you please"
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Polite Request

Use it to ask for something gently and courteously in a social or service situation.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you lower the volume, if you please?
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Soft Command

Used when giving an instruction, but with a lighter tone, making it sound less demanding.

Illustration for Soft Command
Sit down, if you please, and we shall discuss the matter.
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Formal Tone

Generally seen in formal or traditional contexts, it adds a touch of sophistication.

Illustration for Formal Tone
Please sign here, if you please.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

Use it to ask for something gently and courteously in a social or service situation.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you lower the volume, if you please?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Soft Command

Used when giving an instruction, but with a lighter tone, making it sound less demanding.

Illustration for Soft Command
Sit down, if you please, and we shall discuss the matter.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Tone

Generally seen in formal or traditional contexts, it adds a touch of sophistication.

Illustration for Formal Tone
Please sign here, if you please.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

Use it to ask for something gently and courteously in a social or service situation.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you lower the volume, if you please?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Soft Command

Used when giving an instruction, but with a lighter tone, making it sound less demanding.

Illustration for Soft Command
Sit down, if you please, and we shall discuss the matter.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Tone

Generally seen in formal or traditional contexts, it adds a touch of sophistication.

Illustration for Formal Tone
Please sign here, if you please.
Visual representation of the word "If you please"

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