A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Used to ask someone to say something again.
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Cultural Background
Americans value efficiency. Using this phrase is seen as a quick, polite way to keep a conversation moving. British speakers might add 'Sorry' before the phrase to be extra polite.
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Add 'Sorry'
Adding 'Sorry' at the start makes you sound much more polite.
Meaning
Used to ask someone to say something again.
💡
Add 'Sorry'
Adding 'Sorry' at the start makes you sound much more polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite?
How do you ask someone to repeat?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Repeat that, please.
Adding 'please' makes it polite.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite?
Choose
A1
How do you ask someone to repeat?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Repeat that, please.
Adding 'please' makes it polite.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very polite if you include 'please'.
Related Phrases
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Say that again
synonymAsk to repeat
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