Meaning of the word "yours truly" in English

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yours truly

US /jʊrz ˈtruː.li/

UK /jʊrz ˈtruː.li/

used to refer to oneself, often in a humorous or self-deprecating way

Example:

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And who was the one who fixed the leaky faucet? Yours truly!

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The star of the show, yours truly, will be performing tonight.

Synonym:

myself I me

a polite closing phrase used at the end of a letter or email, especially in formal or semi-formal contexts

Example:

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Sincerely, Yours Truly, John Doe.

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Looking forward to your reply, Yours Truly, Jane Smith.

Synonym:

sincerely respectfully faithfully

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