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Is it redundant to say "please feel free"? I've seen in one book that a way to say "feel free" is "please."
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Is it redundant to say "please feel free"? I've seen in one book that a way to say "feel free" is "please."
No...it isn't a redundant phrase, it's used in daily English.

"Is it okay if I look around your shop?" "Yes...please feel free"
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