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how-do-you-do
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how-do-you-do
  1. n. an awkward situation; "that's a fine how-d'ye-do" [syn: how-d'ye-do]

  2. an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos" [syn: hello, hullo, hi, howdy]

Usage examples of "how-do-you-do".

George took the pony-cart away, and the other three went in to say how-do-you-do to their uncle and aunt.