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Tinanam0102 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

"behind counter"

Hi teachers,

"He works in a bookstore behind counter."

1. Could I know if it means this person is a cashier?

2. Does "counter" mean "the cashing machine"?

Thank you.

Regards,

TN
  

Top answer

Behind the counter 1-- Most probably. 2-- No, the countertop on which the cash register most likely sits.

— Mister Micawber

  • Behind the counter 1-- Most probably.
  • 2-- No, the countertop on which the cash register most likely sits.
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Behind the counter

1-- Most probably.
2-- No, the countertop on which the cash register most likely sits.
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Dear Mister Micawber,

Would "check out your books" be a correct use in a bookstore, like paying for the books you are going to buy?

Thank you.

Regards,

Tinanam
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No, that phrase is for use in a lending library.
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Dear Mister Micawber,

Thank you for the help.

Regards,

Tinanam
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