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January 18, 2007
Have You Ever Wondered?
After using the phrase "Pretty Please" this morning I was curious where it came from and how it became used in hopes of getting ones way? After all its unusual and rarely used today but I remember using the words when I was growing up in Texas. Well for anyone who would care to know here is the answer.
Under the meaning of "pretty penny," it says: ".Pretty has several meanings beside 'pleasing to the eye.' It also means 'considerable'." From the "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988). That would explain "pretty please." One is REALLY saying please, a whole big bunch, a considerable amount.
MyChron Mike
Posted by MyChron Mike at January 18, 2007 12:20 PM