back at ya
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English
Prepositional phrase
- Pronunciation spelling of back at you.
- 1996, Jennifer Bosveld, Maggie Lynn and her Perpetual State Fulfillment in Johnstown Ohio, page 49:
- “Mornin’, ladies!” The door chimes were busy for a Tuesday. ¶ “Mornin’ back at ya’ – bein’ a bit presumptuous, aren’t you? I don't see any ladies!”
- 2013, Mary Langton, American Idylls, page 22:
- Instead of saying, “Thank you” and launching into the monologue, the host said, “Back at ya.” Does this mean that the host was applauding the audience? What for?
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