A1 Expression Neutral

Please wait.

Request to stay.

Practice it

Meaning

Used to politely ask someone to stay or pause.

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Cultural Background

Americans value efficiency; 'Please wait' is often followed by a time estimate. British English often adds 'if you don't mind' to make it even softer.

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Smile

When you say 'Please wait', a smile makes it sound much friendlier.

Meaning

Used to politely ask someone to stay or pause.

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Smile

When you say 'Please wait', a smile makes it sound much friendlier.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Please wait ____ me.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: for

The verb 'wait' takes the preposition 'for' when referring to a person.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Please wait ____ me.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: for

The verb 'wait' takes the preposition 'for' when referring to a person.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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Hold on

synonym

Wait a moment.

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Just a moment

similar

A short time.

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