A1 Expression Neutral

Can you repeat that?

Asking to say again.

Practice it

Meaning

A request for someone to say something again.

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Cultural Background

Americans often add 'I'm sorry' to soften the request. British speakers might use 'pardon' or 'sorry' before the request.

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Add 'Please'

Adding 'please' at the end makes you sound much more professional.

Meaning

A request for someone to say something again.

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Add 'Please'

Adding 'please' at the end makes you sound much more professional.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite?

How do you ask someone to repeat?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can you repeat that?

The use of 'Can you' makes it a request rather than a command.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite? Choose A1

How do you ask someone to repeat?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can you repeat that?

The use of 'Can you' makes it a request rather than a command.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it can sound aggressive. Use 'Can you repeat that?' instead.

Related Phrases

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Say that again

synonym

Informal request to repeat.

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Come again?

similar

Very informal request.

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