et tu

See also: ettu

English

Etymology

Ellipsis of et tu, Brute.

Interjection

et tu

1. An expression of recognition of betrayal.
   • 2023 June 14, John Crace, “Et tu, Phil? Boris runs out of supporters as Rish! runs out of ideas”, in The Guardian‎, →ISSN:

     Somewhere in the UK, the blond narcissist could be heard sobbing “Et tu, Phil?” Johnson was almost on his own. Still protesting his innocence. Or lying, as we call it.

Usage notes

This phrase alone can allow the interlocutor to be named:

Et tu, Bernice?

Et tu, David?

Anagrams

• 'tute, tute

Danish

Etymology

From et tu, Brute.

Interjection

et tu

1. (often italicised) et tu
   • 2013, David Nicholls, Den evige toer, Gyldendal A/S, →ISBN:

     Sophie så eftertænksom ud. „Altså, ligesom – flot.“ „I guder. Et tu, Sophie.“

     Sophie looked thoughtful. "As in, like – handsome." "Ye gods. Et tu, Sophie."

   • 2013, Helene Uri, Kællinger, Klim, →ISBN:

     ”Denne Frøy er ofte afbildet med en enorm fallos.” ”Et tu, min søster Frøydis!"

     "This Frøy is often depicted with a huge phallos." "Et tu, my sister Frøydis!"