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UKat one's pleasure
/at wˈɒnz plˈɛʒə/
/æt wˈʌnz plˈɛʒɚ/at one's pleasure
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What is the origin of the idiom "at one's pleasure" and when to use it?
The phrase "at one's pleasure" originated during medieval and early modern times in English. It means that someone has the freedom or authority to do something as they like or prefer. It is commonly used in formal situations, like legal or official documents, to give someone the power to make decisions or take actions according to their own choice. It can also be used more generally to show that someone has the freedom to do something when it suits them or when they want to.
Examples
1. You may use the guest room at your pleasure.
2. The books in the library are available for checkout at their pleasure.
3. Some of these executions were filmed for Hitler to view at his pleasure.
4. They serve at his pleasure and they really embody the staffers' creed of, before choice is made argue for your point of view, but once it's made it's your job to carry it out.
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