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- call off Phrasal verb To call off something is to cancel it so it will not happen.
- call on Phrasal verb To call on someone is to visit them, especially briefly or for a specific purpose.
- call out Phrasal verb To call out means to speak loudly or publicly challenge someone or something.
- call round Phrasal verb To call round means to visit someone briefly, usually at their home.
- call up Phrasal verb To call up means to telephone someone or to make something appear on a screen.
- calm down Phrasal verb To calm down means to become less upset, angry, or excited.
- calm down quickly Collocation B1 To become less agitated, upset, or excited in a short amount of time; to regain composure swiftly.
- calves Word The plural form of 'calf,' referring either to young cows or to the muscular back part of the lower leg.
- Can everyone hear me? Collocation A2 A common question asked to check if one's voice is audible and clear to a group, often at the start of a meeting, prese…
- Can I add something? Collocation A2 A polite way to ask for permission to contribute to a discussion or conversation, usually to offer an additional point,…
- Can I change this? Collocation A2 A polite question used to ask for permission to alter or exchange something (a choice, order, seat, setting, or item).
- Can I exchange this? Collocation B1 To ask if it's possible to return an item to a store or person, usually to get a different item or a refund.
- Can I give you some feedback? Collocation B1 To offer an opinion, assessment, or constructive criticism about someone's work, performance, or ideas.
- Can I have a late checkout? Collocation B1 A polite request, typically made at a hotel, to be allowed to stay in the room beyond the standard checkout time.
- Can I have a receipt? Collocation B1 A polite request for proof of purchase after paying for something.
- Can I introduce myself? Collocation A2 A polite way to ask for permission to state your name and a brief detail about yourself to someone new.
- Can I pay by card? Collocation B1 A polite question asking whether payment with a bank or credit/debit card is accepted.
- Can I pick your brain? Idiom B2 "Can I pick your brain?" is a polite way to ask someone for their knowledge or advice on a particular topic.
- Can I see the menu? Collocation A1 To request or look at the list of available food and drink items, typically in a restaurant or cafe.
- Can I try it on? Collocation A2 A polite question asking to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good before buying.