A2 Expression خنثی 2 دقیقه مطالعه

Do you have the receipt?

Receipt inquiry

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Asks for proof of purchase or a transaction record.
  • Essential for returning items or getting a refund.
  • Used by cashiers, friends, or customer service staff.

معنی

This is a question used to ask if someone has the paper or digital proof of a purchase. You use it when you want to return an item or prove how much you paid.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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1

Returning a shirt at a clothing store

I want to return this, but do you have the receipt?

I want to return this, but do you have the receipt?

2

Splitting a dinner bill with a friend

That was a great meal! Do you have the receipt so I can pay you back?

That was a great meal! Do you have the receipt so I can pay you back?

3

A boss asking an employee about travel costs

I can reimburse your taxi fare. Do you have the receipt?

I can reimburse your taxi fare. Do you have the receipt?

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زمینه فرهنگی

Receipts are strictly required for most returns. Many stores now offer 'e-receipts' sent to your email to save paper. The 'Consumer Rights Act' gives you rights even without a receipt if you can prove the purchase (like a bank statement), but having the receipt makes it much easier. It is polite to receive the receipt with both hands. It is often placed on a small tray (tsuritona) with your change. The 'Nota Fiscal' is a formal receipt used for tax purposes. In some states, you can get money back from the government by giving your ID number with the receipt.

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Silent P

Never pronounce the 'p'. If you say 're-SEPT', people might not understand you.

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Don't say 'Ticket'

Even if your language uses 'ticket', in English, always use 'receipt' for shopping.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Asks for proof of purchase or a transaction record.
  • Essential for returning items or getting a refund.
  • Used by cashiers, friends, or customer service staff.

What It Means

This phrase is the golden ticket of shopping. It asks for the official record of a transaction. In English, a receipt is that long slip of paper from the store. It shows the date, items, and price. When someone asks Do you have the receipt?, they want to see the proof. It is simple, direct, and very common.

How To Use It

You usually say this when money is involved. Use it when you are the cashier at a store. Use it when a friend wants to give you back money. You can also use it when you find a broken item. Just point to the item and ask the question. It works for both paper slips and emails.

When To Use It

Use it at the customer service desk for returns. Use it at a restaurant if the bill looks wrong. Use it when sharing costs for a group dinner. If you bought a gift for a friend, they might ask this. They need it if the shirt is too small. It is a very practical, everyday question.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for small, personal gifts unless asked. It can seem a bit rude or cheap. Don't use it if someone gives you a handmade item. There is no receipt for love! Also, don't use it in high-level business contracts. There, people use the word invoice instead. Keep receipt for stores and cafes.

Cultural Background

In many English-speaking countries, the return culture is huge. People buy things, try them, and take them back. You cannot do this without that little piece of paper. In the US and UK, cashiers almost always ask if you want it. Some people collect them in shoeboxes for tax season. It is a symbol of consumer rights and protection.

Common Variations

You might hear Got the receipt? in casual shops. Cashiers often ask Would you like your receipt? at the end. If it is digital, they ask Can I email the receipt?. If you lost it, you might sadly say I don't have the receipt. These all mean the same thing regarding purchase proof.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is neutral and works in almost any situation involving a transaction. Just remember the silent 'p' to sound like a native speaker!

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Silent P

Never pronounce the 'p'. If you say 're-SEPT', people might not understand you.

⚠️

Don't say 'Ticket'

Even if your language uses 'ticket', in English, always use 'receipt' for shopping.

🎯

Digital is better

If a store asks 'Paper or email?', choose email. You can't lose a digital receipt!

مثال‌ها

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#1 Returning a shirt at a clothing store

I want to return this, but do you have the receipt?

I want to return this, but do you have the receipt?

The cashier asks the customer for proof of purchase.

#2 Splitting a dinner bill with a friend

That was a great meal! Do you have the receipt so I can pay you back?

That was a great meal! Do you have the receipt so I can pay you back?

Used to see the total amount to divide the cost.

#3 A boss asking an employee about travel costs

I can reimburse your taxi fare. Do you have the receipt?

I can reimburse your taxi fare. Do you have the receipt?

Necessary for company accounting and repayment.

#4 A funny moment with a spouse who bought something expensive

Wow, another pair of shoes? Do you have the receipt, or are we keeping these?

Wow, another pair of shoes? Do you have the receipt, or are we keeping these?

A playful way to suggest the item might be too expensive.

#5 Texting a roommate about groceries

Hey, do you have the receipt for the milk and eggs?

Hey, do you have the receipt for the milk and eggs?

Quick check for household expense tracking.

#6 Realizing a new electronic device is broken

Oh no, it won't turn on! Do you have the receipt? We need to go back.

Oh no, it won't turn on! Do you have the receipt? We need to go back.

Expressing urgency to fix a shopping mistake.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the question.

Do you have _____ receipt?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: the

We use 'the' because we are talking about the specific receipt for the item you bought.

Which word is the correct proof of purchase?

I want to return this, but I lost the _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: receipt

'Receipt' is the paper from a shop. 'Recipe' is for cooking.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

You are at a clothing store and want to get your money back for a broken jacket.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Do you have the receipt?

In a retail store, 'receipt' is the correct term for proof of purchase.

Complete the dialogue.

Cashier: That will be $20. Customer: Here you go. Cashier: Thank you. Do you want _______?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: the receipt

Cashiers often ask if you want the receipt after you pay.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the question. جای خالی A1

Do you have _____ receipt?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: the

We use 'the' because we are talking about the specific receipt for the item you bought.

Which word is the correct proof of purchase? Choose A2

I want to return this, but I lost the _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: receipt

'Receipt' is the paper from a shop. 'Recipe' is for cooking.

Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching A2

You are at a clothing store and want to get your money back for a broken jacket.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Do you have the receipt?

In a retail store, 'receipt' is the correct term for proof of purchase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Cashier: That will be $20. Customer: Here you go. Cashier: Thank you. Do you want _______?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: the receipt

Cashiers often ask if you want the receipt after you pay.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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An invoice is a request for payment (sent before you pay). A receipt is proof of payment (given after you pay).

It depends on the store. Some stores allow it for store credit, but most require a receipt for a cash refund.

It's a 'ghost letter' added hundreds of years ago to make the word look more like its Latin root 'receptus'.

It means the person has screenshots or proof to show that someone is lying.

No. In a restaurant, the 'bill' (or check) is what you get before you pay. The 'receipt' is what you get after.

You can say, 'Could I have the receipt, please?' or 'May I have a receipt?'

It is a special receipt that doesn't show the price. You give it to someone with a gift so they can exchange it.

Yes, if you are a business owner or freelancer, you must keep receipts to prove your expenses to the government.

Usually 'the receipt' because you are talking about the specific one for your purchase.

Yes, 'receipts'. You use it when you have many papers or when using the slang for 'evidence'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Proof of purchase

synonym

A formal term for a receipt or other evidence of buying something.

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Gift receipt

specialized form

A receipt that doesn't show the price, given with a gift.

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Invoice

similar

A document sent before payment asking for money.

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Sales slip

synonym

An older term for a receipt.

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