ladies and gentlemen

ladies and gentlemen

A phrase typically used to address a crowd or audience consisting of men and women. Ladies and gentlemen, please turn your attention to the main stage for the start of our show! Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please?
See also: and, gentleman, lady
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • boys and girls
  • ladies' room
  • ladies’ room
  • get (something) rolling
  • get rolling
  • mega
  • put (one's) hands together (for someone or something)
  • put them together for someone
  • put your hands together
  • put your hands together for someone
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