if you like

idiom

1
used to agree politely to a suggestion or request
"Could we stay a little longer?" "Yes, if you like."
2
chiefly British
used to suggest a possible way of describing or thinking about something
The experience was, if you like, a glimpse of the future.

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“If you like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20you%20like. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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