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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
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May I be excused?

A: May I be excused, please ? (What does it mean?)
B: Yes you may.
  

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Vincent Teo A: May I be excused, please ? ) B: Yes you may. Normally, it is a polite way of asking for permission to leave the room.

  • Vincent Teo A: May I be excused, please ?
  • ) B: Yes you may.
  • Normally, it is a polite way of asking for permission to leave the room.
  • It could also be used to ask for permission not to do something.
  • We have basketball practice next Tuesday afternoon.
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Vincent TeoA: May I be excused, please ? (What does it mean?)
B: Yes you may.

Normally, it is a polite way of asking for permission to leave the room.

It could also be used to ask for permission not to do something.

We have basketball practice next Tuesday afternoon.

May I be excused, please? - meaning, will it be OK if

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