Here you go

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi ,

1.Can you tell me the meaning of “Here you go” ?
2.When and where it should be used ?
3.Should we use exclamation at the end of sentence as below ?

Regards,
William

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Hi,
“here” and “there” are just 2 most common examples using inversions with adverbials of direction. And most emphatic forms should be used informally only. The use of an exclamation mark is OK I think.

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Hi saberlily,

Thanks.

Can you tell me what is the meaning of it?

Regards,
William

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***** NOT A TEACHER *****

Hello, William:

As you know, “Context is king.” So the meaning depends on the context.

“There you go” is often used like this:

Mother: Would you please go to the supermarket and get me some bread for tonight’s dinner?

Son: Aaawww, Mom, the market is one block away. That’s too far for me walk!

Mother: Yes, dear, I know that it’s cruel to ask you to walk one block. But we really do need the bread.

Son: Well, Mom, maybe I should go to the market. I can get the bread for you and maybe even meet a pretty girl at the market!

Mother: There you go! (= That’s the right attitude)

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Hi James,

Thanks for explanation.

Does it mean there is no context called “Here you go” ?Could you please confirm ?

Regards,
William

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***** NOT A TEACHER *****

Hello, William:

I believe that everything that we say has a context.

Here is just one possible context:

Mona goes to a restaurant.

Server (a waiter / waitress): Welcome, ma’am, to our establishment. What do you feel like having today?

Mona: Oh, I’m watching my weight. I think I’ll just have a vegetable salad and a glass of water.

(Five minutes later the server returns.)

Server: Here you go, a nice vegetable salad and a glass of water. ( = Here is what you asked for.)

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Thanks James for explaining with example.

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Hi,
For the contexts where a specific word or phrase is used, you can look up in the dictionary for best results, I think.