by your leave
The phrase "by your leave" is a traditional and polite expression used to request permission or to seek someone's approval before doing something or carrying out an action. It can be seen as a way of showing respect and courtesy to others by seeking their consent or permission.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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