back at ya
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Pronunciation spelling Pronunciation spelling of back at you.
- “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!”1996, Jennifer Bosveld, Maggie Lynn and her Perpetual State Fulfillment in Johnstown Ohio, page 49:
- 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?2013, Mary Langton, American Idylls, page 22: