if you would(, please)

if you would(, please)
if you please & if you would(, please)
1. a polite phrase indicating assent to a suggestion. •

Bill: Shall I unload the car? Jane: If you please.

Sue: Do you want me to take you to the station? Bob: If you would, please.

2. a polite phrase introducing or following a request. •

John: If you please, the driveway needs sweeping. Jane: Here's the broom. Have at it.

Jane: Take these down to the basement, if you would, please. John: Can't think of anything I'd rather do, sweetie.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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