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MrMr British English, Mr. American English /ˈmɪstə $ -ər/ ●●● W2  what you call a man when you speak to him► sir formal used especially in formal letters or when speaking to customers, when you do not know a man's name: · I'm sorry sir, we're not serving chicken tonight. Can I recommend the fish?Dear Sir: · Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Executive advertised in yesterday's "Times". ► Mr British /Mr. American used before a man's family name when you are speaking or writing to him and want to be polite: · Mr Elstone, please may I borrow your pen?· Dear Mr. Pritchard, I am writing to remind you that your rent is now two months overdue. ► mate British informal /buddy American informal use this to talk to a man in a friendly way. Mate and buddy are also often used when talking to a man you do not know, when you are annoyed with him: · You look like you need a drink, mate.· "Can I borrow your car" - "No chance, mate."· It's good to see you, buddy! How've you been?· Hey, buddy! That's my parking space you took. ► mister American spoken use this when you call out to a man and you do not know his name: · Hey, Mister! Look out! ► Mr Sarcasm/Mr Messy/Mr Forgetful etc► Mr Right► Mr Big► Mr Clean► no more Mr Nice Guy!► (just) plain Mr/Mrs etc- And being Lord Aviemore is just like being plain Mr Aviemore, right?
- Cluedo's Reverend Green is to become plain Mr Green to bring one of the country's best-loved board games up to date.
► please Sir/Mrs Towers etc 1used before a man’s family name to be polite when you are speaking to him, writing to him, or talking about him: Mr Smith is the headteacher. Mr. John Smith Mr and Mrs Smith2used when speaking to a man in an official position: Mr Chairman Mr. President → madam(3)3Mr Right a man who would be the perfect husband for a particular woman: She’s finally found Mr Right.4Mr Big informal the leader or most important person in a group, especially a criminal group5Mr Clean informal someone who is honest and always obeys the law6Mr Sarcasm/Mr Messy/Mr Forgetful etc spoken used humorously to say that someone has a particular quality or behaves in a particular way: I don’t think we need any comments from Mr Sarcasm here. → no more Mr Nice Guy! at guy(5) |