come again

== English == === Pronunciation === === Interjection === come again (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." (idiomatic) Used as a polite farewell to a visitor, inviting a return visit. ==== Usage notes ==== As a farewell, mainly used in retail stores and service establishments such as hotels and restaurants. ==== Translations ==== === See also === cut and come again === Anagrams === egomaniac