do the honours
do the hon·our
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo stressed th ee on-er]
- /du stressed ði ˈɒn ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo stressed th ee on-er]
- /du stressed ði ˈɒn ər/
Definitions of do the honours words
- phrase do the honours If someone does the honours at a social occasion or public event, they act as host or perform some official function. 0
- noun do the honours to serve as host or hostess 0
- noun do the honours to perform a social act, such as carving meat, proposing a toast, etc 0
- verb do the honours (Idiomatic) Act as a host to guests. 0
- verb do the honours (Idiomatic) Perform a duty. 0
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Parts of speech for Do the honours
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do the honours popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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