Definition
Yours truly (end of letter): Yours sincerely, Cordially, Respectfully (end of letter)
Yours truly is a common expression used at the end of a formal letter.
(Who paid the bill?) -Yours truly: (Who paid the bill?) -I did, Me
Yours truly is also used to refer to oneself:
-Who will be hosting the party? -Yours truly! I will!
- "By the way Susie, I am more than impressed with your business acumen - perhaps you should be working in the sales department alongside yours truly... "Cheeter and Bliss": it has a nice ring to it!"
- "Yours truly Gymglish"
- "Yours very truly Bruno Delavigne"
- "You may even get a chance to see me perform, as I have been given a small part in the film. Could this be the beginning of a new career for yours truly?"
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