DIALOG:

T: Hey Josh, is there any chance I could borrow your car this afternoon?
J: Sorry, but there's no way I'm letting you use my car. You got a scratch on it last time.
T: Come on, I'll make sure to be more careful this time.
J: What do you need it for?
T: I promised I'd pick up a friend from the airport.
J: All right, but you better fill up the tank. And I need it back by 7:00 at the latest
T: You got it. Thanks.

you got it - means your request will be carried out. It is generally used when the
communication is between only two people. I got it can be used to convey the same
thing.
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DIALOG CHECK :
1. What does Tess need to borrow, and why?
Tess needs to borrow Josh’s car to pick up a friend from the airport.

2. Why doesn’t Josh want to let her borrow it?

Josh doesn’t want to let Tess borrow his car because she scratched his car the last time
he let her borrow it.

3. What does Josh tell her to do?

Josh tells Tess to fill up the tank and bring the car back by seven o’clock at the latest.

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IMAGINE ALL :
1. T: Hey, Josh, Do you have a camera I could borrow by any chance?

2. J: Sorry, but there’s no way I’m letting you borrow my camera. You don’t know how
to use it.
3. T: Come on, I promise to read the manual.
J: What do you need it for?
T: I want to take pictures of my camping trip .

4. T: All right, but you better not damage it .

J: You got it. Thanks.

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USEFUL ENGLISH PHRASES
*To ask to borrow something if you're not sure the person has the item:
- Do you have.... I could borrow by any chance?
- Do you happen to have... I could borrow?

*To ask to borrow something you know the person has:

- Is there any chance I could borrow your...?

*To refuse to lend something or express hesitation:

- There's no way I'm letting you...
I'm not sure I should let you...

*To make a promise:

- I promise...
- I'll make sure...

*To lend the item, stating a condition:

All right, but better...
Fine, as long as you promise...

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YOUR TURN
Situation 1: You're asking a coworker if you can borrow something.

T: Hey , Is there any chance that I could use your computer after you?
J: Sorry , but there is no way I'm letting you borrow my computer . You changed the
settings of my computer the last time you used it.
T: Come on. I'll make sure I won't change anything.
J: What do you need it for ?
T: I promised to submit my report right before the deadline and my computer isn't
working.
J: All right, but you better not touch any of my files.
T: You got it . Thanks.
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A: Hey, Mari, is there any chance I could borrow your laptop?
B: Sorry, but there's no way I'm letting you use my laptop. All my important files were
deleted.
A: Come on, I'll make sure to be careful this time.
B: What do you need it for ?
A: I'm going to write a presentation for our client.
B: All right, but you better take good care of it.
A: You got it. Thanks.
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A: Hey, Mari, is there any chance I could borrow your book tonight?
B: Sorry, but I'm not sure I should let you borrow my book. You lost the book I lent you
before.
A: Come on, I'll make sure to return it tomorrow morning.
B: What do you need it for ?
A: I'm going to drop by to your house after having it photocopied.
B: Fine, as long as you promise to take good care of it.
A: You got it. Thanks.

Situation 2: You're asking a family member if you can borrow something.

T: Hey , Do you have a smartphone I could borrow by any chance ?
J: Sorry , but there is no way I'm letting you borrow my phone. Your so careless in
handling things.
T: Come on. I promise to hold it tight.
J: What do you need it for?
T: I promised to tag my friends a photo of mine at the party and my camera phone isn't
as clear as yours.
J: All right, but you better keep an eye on it.
T: You got it . Thanks.
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A: Hey, Mari, do you have a running shoes I could borrow by any chance?
B: Sorry, but I'm not sure I should let you borrow them again. You didn't clean them
before returning them to me.
A: Come on, I promise to wash them after using.
B: Why do you need them?
A: I'm going to join a marathon and my favorite shoes is in bad condition.
B: All right, but you better return them the next day because I'm going to use them.
A: You got it. Thanks.
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A: Hey, Mari, do you have a pair of red pumps I could borrow by any chance?
B: Sorry, but I'm not sure I should let you borrow them again. You didn't clean them
before returning them to me.
A: Come on, I promise to wipe them after using.
B: Why do you need them?
A: I'm going to attend a party in our company tomorrow and I don't have a pair of shoes
which best fit to my cocktail dress.
B: All right, but you better return them the next day because I'm going to use them.
A: You got it. Thanks.