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> toot sweet Not sure if intentional but just in case: the usual term is "tout de suite"

• tomalpha 11mo ago
  It might be in the original French, but it’s been anglicised and adopted as an English language term: https://www.oed.com/dictionary/toot-sweet_adv?tl=true https://www.oed.com/dictionary/toot-sweet_adv?tl=true
  • littlestymaar 11mo ago
    “The English language doesn't exist, it's just badly pronounced French” strikes again.
  • falcor84 11mo ago
    I love this way English has of swallowing and digesting terms from other languages. https://www.oed.com/dictionary/the-tooter-the-sweeter_phr https://www.oed.com/dictionary/the-tooter-the-sweeter_phr
  • kjellsbells 11mo ago
    There's also the UK practice of deliberately mangling French for comedic effect, as in Del Boy's cries of "Bain Marie!" and "chateuneuf-de-paper!" on 1980s TV. Saying "Toot sweet" can fit right into that bucket.
  • jorvi 11mo ago
    Quelle surprise (wink wink)! This is the first time I've ever seen "toot sweet" used. The more you learn :)
  • School-Cotton 11mo ago
    To be clear, it’s a jokey informal English language term, not a standard one.