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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Natural expression

Could you check whether the following sentences sound okay?
Thank you.

1. Could I have a second of your time?
2. Would you mind my talking with you for a moment?
3. Could I borrow you a minute?
  

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#1 and #3 are fine. #2 is correct English, but it does not seem quite so natural for ordinary conversation. "

— GPY

  • #1 and #3 are fine.
  • #2 is correct English, but it does not seem quite so natural for ordinary conversation.
  • "
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#1 and #3 are fine.

#2 is correct English, but it does not seem quite so natural for ordinary conversation. You can say "Could I have a quick word with you?"
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GPY#2 is correct English, but it does not seem quite so natural for ordinary conversation. You can say "Could I have a quick word with you?"
It's stilted, unnatural and uncommon.
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"Could/Can I borrow you a minute?" means "Could/Can I borrow you for a minute?", right?
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lucas21c"Could/Can I borrow you a minute?" means "Could/Can I borrow you for a minute?", right?
Yes.
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