英和和英

動詞

come again?

1. (idiomatic, informal) Could you repeat that? What did you say? a polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said

引用

For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

同意語

• excuse me (especially 米国用法), I beg your pardon (formal), pardon, sorry, what, say again

語源 2

An ellipsis of "Please come back for another visit"

動詞

come again

1. (idiomatic) Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.

使用する際の注意点

• Often used in retail stores and service establishments, especially in hotels and restaurants

アナグラム

• egomaniac

間投詞

come again

1. (idiomatic, informal, by ellipsis) A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:say again

   • 1955, Rex Stout, "When a Man Murders...", in Three Witnesses, October 1994 Bantam edition, →ISBN, page 120:

     "Who says he did?" / "Aubry." / "Yeah? A guy in for murder? Come again." / "Glad to. Beebe says so too."

   • 1994, Pulp Fiction:

     Vincent: A "please" would be nice. / The Wolf: Come again? / Vincent: I said a "please" would be nice. / The Wolf: Get it straight, Buster. I'm not here to say "please". I'm here to tell you what to do.

2. (idiomatic) Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit.

使用する際の注意点

• As a farewell, mainly used in retail stores and service establishments such as hotels and restaurants.