pray tell

pray tell
a) Please explain (something the requestor does not yet understand).

Pray tell us, how will they fare while you are away?

b) Expressing incredulity, please explain (some claim or position the speaker doubts).

But how, pray tell, do you "notice" something that happens when youre asleep?

Syn: do tell

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