how-d'ye-do
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1ADJ.
fine
Definitions
noun
A troublesome state of affairs.
Her abrupt departure from the wedding ceremony was a fine how-d'ye-do.
phrase
Alternative form of how do you do (greeting).
“How-d’ye-do, Jewel, how-d’ye-do?” asked the visitor, with that graceful freedom which distinguishes the truly well-bred.
Taking him by the hand in his usual familiar manner, Mr. H. said, ‘How-d’ye-do? How-d’ye-do?[…]’
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Synonyms
noun — an awkward situation
- how-do-you-do
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4Her abrupt departure from the wedding ceremony was a fine how-d'ye-do.
Wiktionary“How-d’ye-do, Jewel, how-d’ye-do?” asked the visitor, with that graceful freedom which distinguishes the truly well-bred.
WiktionaryTaking him by the hand in his usual familiar manner, Mr. H. said, ‘How-d’ye-do? How-d’ye-do?[…]’
Wiktionary[…] but still, you know, you could recall yourself to my memory, and we could shake hands, say ‘How-d’ye-do?’ and think of—to-night.
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