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How to say “Go ahead, I will follow you later” in other ways?
My friends are going out for lunch and ask me to go with them.
I haven't finished my work. I will follow them 10 minutes later.
Normally, what will you say? beside "I will follow you later."
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How common is “What happened?” when asking people to repeat what they said? How long has this been in common usage?
For several years, I have heard most young people and some adults use the phrase What happened? when they do not hear what is spoken. It appears to be used where previously several other phrases were ...
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“It was great seeing you.” “You too.” Why not “Me too”?
In response to "It was great seeing you," why do people say "you, too" instead of "me, too?"
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'May I speak to…' vs 'May I speak with…' vs 'May I talk to…' [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
“Speak to” vs. “Speak with”
What is the difference between “speaking” and “talking”?
What is the ideal opening line for a phone conversation? In ...
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What is this Dad going to say?
Here is a situation: Dad is talking to his 5-year-old son
while watching TV:
Dad: I really like this movie.
Son: But I don't like this movie.
Dad: I am a bit hungry.
Son: But I am not hungry.
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How do I ask for advice politely?
I came across the following phrase:
I was wondering if you might be able to give me some advice.
Is it a natural construction for a conversational context?
Can I use the following instead in ...
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How do you decide which phrase to use when asking people to repeat what they said?
There are many different ways to ask people to repeat what they have just said. For example:
Huh?
What?
Sorry?
Pardon?
What's that?
Say that again, please
I beg your pardon?
I've ordered them ...
