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A la carte   /lɑ kɑrt/   Listen
A la carte

adverb
1.
By ordering items listed individually on a menu.






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"A la carte" Quotes from Famous Books



... mother-in-law, as sweetheart or wife. We are somewhat in the predicament of the green bridegroom at Delmonico's who said: "Waiter, we want dinner for two." "Will ze lady and ze gentleman haf table d'hote or a la carte?" "Oh, bring us some of both, with lots of gravy on 'em!" Oh, ye Knights! Take the advice of the philosopher who is talking to you, and be on the best of terms with your mother-in-law. [Laughter.] Only get her on your side, and ...
— Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O • Various



Words linked to "A la carte" :   bill of fare, carte, menu, table d'hote, carte du jour, card



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