back at ya

English

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ʌ

Prepositional phrase

back at ya

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