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E009 - Borrowing Things S2
E009 - Borrowing Things S2
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.
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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 .
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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?
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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.