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What say you?

An archaic English phrase that is still used in a legal and governmental context. It is used to ask for a verdict or a vote.

This phrase is sometimes used in everyday conversation with the same meaning - usually with the intent of seeming formal, stylish, or unusual.
Speaker of the House: "Representative from Ohio, what say you? Yah or Nay"
Representative: "Nay"
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A question asked mostly by radio/TV personality/talk-show host Bill O'Reilly. It means, "What do you think?" or "What are your feelings on the subject?" Variation: What say ye?
Bill O'Reilly to caller: "What say you?"
Caller: "I say you're full of shit, Bill!"
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A great quote from the philosopher Voltaire.
There is also a great singer named Voltaire.
Idiot: Pineapple Pizza is good
Voltaire: I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it
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Person 1: what do you have to say to Joe Biden right now.

Person 2: wassa baby take me out to dinner.

Person 1: ayo
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