Definitions

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  • verb idiomatic, informal Could you repeat that? Repeat that please. a polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said
  • verb idiomatic Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.

Etymologies

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Possibly an ellipsis of "Could you come again with what you just said?" "Come again with what you just said."

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An ellipsis of "Please come back for another visit"

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