how-do-you-do


how-do-you-do (http://definr.com/how-do-you-do)

     n 1: an awkward situation; "that's a fine how-d'ye-do" [syn: how-d'ye-do]
     2: an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged
        polite hellos" [syn: hello, hullo, hi, howdy]