as\ you\ please

as\ you\ please
1. As you like, whatever you like or prefer; as you choose.

You may do as you please.

2. informal Very. - Used after an adjective or adverb often preceded by "as".

There was tinker, sitting there, cheerful as you please.

She was dressed for the dance and she looked as pretty as you please.


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