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  1. questions - What is actually being asked here? - English Language ...

    Sep 27, 2022 · The literal meaning of the given sentence is to ask whether you have so much work to the degree that you need to ask help, However, to me, the sentence rather sounds …

  2. Idiom request for help - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 3, 2021 · What Idiom can we use in this circumstance? I ask someone for a little help but I get more than what I anticipate. Thanks

  3. phrase request - politely ask someone not to do something

    Nov 30, 2020 · Politely asking someone in authority to do something must always come over as a request, not an order. It would also be good if you indicate that your reason for asking is not …

  4. expressions - Asking 'why are you asking this to me?' - English ...

    Jul 16, 2020 · Someone asks me a question in very formal conversation. And I want to know why he/she is asking me this question. Basically, I want to know the reason and purpose behind …

  5. Ask for help, or ask help - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    May 24, 2019 · Ask for my help Or Ask my help Whose help did you ask for? Or Whose help did you ask? In the above two example is the usage of the preposition "for " appropriate or not?

  6. expressions - How to decline a help offer politely - English …

    I was just wondering how can I decline a help offer politely from someone whom especially I don't know very well. For example, I am moving in a new house and a neighbor sees me carrying …

  7. In a letter, what is the most polite way to ask for a quick reply?

    Feb 26, 2021 · How important is it that I get timely feedback? Is this the first time I'm asking, or the third? What is the situation? Am I planning a reception, or arranging for payments on a …

  8. word usage - Idiom for doing something you didn't ask - English ...

    May 27, 2023 · The mere fact that this isn't already obvious to you must be evidence that the meaning isn't completely transparent. That's why you probably shouldn't go looking for …

  9. Polite way of asking for response as soon as possible

    Mar 9, 2017 · Polite way of asking for response as soon as possible Ask Question Asked 9 years, 2 months ago Modified 4 years, 8 months ago

  10. word choice - How to ask for someone’s time? - English Language ...

    Jun 11, 2020 · How to ask someone you know for their time for setting up a phone call or meeting, to talk about something important in a productive and focused way. Like you are asking your …