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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Put through / squeeze in

I hope you can put me through to your busy schedule so we can talk.
I hope you can squeeze me in to your busy schedule so we can talk.


Are my sentences above using 'put through' and 'squeeze in' correct and natural in the given context? Please advise.

If not, could you please hep me improve or reword them to sound natural? Thanks.
  

Top answer

Hi, I hope you can put me through to your busy schedule so we can talk. No. 'Put through' is commonly used to refer to a receptionist transferring a phone call.

— Clive

  • Hi, I hope you can put me through to your busy schedule so we can talk.
  • No.
  • 'Put through' is commonly used to refer to a receptionist transferring a phone call.
  • eg Please hold on.
  • I'll put you through to Mr.
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Hi,

I hope you can put me through to your busy schedule so we can talk. No.

'Put through' is commonly used to refer to a receptionist transferring a phone call.

eg Please hold on. I'll put you through to Mr. Smith.

I hope you can squeeze me in to your busy schedule so we can talk. Yes


Are my sentenc
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OK, thanks, Clive, for your assistance. I now understand.

Just a question with your example about the receptionist. Can we also say 'Please hold' instead of 'Please hold on'? What's difference?
Which is more common?
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Hi,



No difference. Receptionists like to say just 'Please hold'.



Clive
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Ok, thanks, Clive, for answering my additional question. That was kind of you.
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