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how-d'ye-do
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how-do-you-do, how-d'ye-donoun
an awkward situation
"that's a fine how-d'ye-do"
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how-d'ye-do
A "how-d'ye-do" is a British term that has two general meanings. One is as an informal greeting, similar to saying "how do you do?" or "how are you?". The second usage refers to a situation marked by confusion, difficulty, or a fuss, as in "Well, this is a fine how-d'ye-do!"
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of how-d'ye-do in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of how-d'ye-do in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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