Collocation
Could I get a bag?
A polite request for a bag, typically when purchasing items in a store or to hold something.
Definition
'Could I get a bag?' is a common English collocation. A polite request for a bag, typically when purchasing items in a store or to hold something.
get + a + bag
“After paying for her groceries, she politely asked, 'Could I get a bag for these, please?'”
Examples
- I just bought this book; could I get a bag for it?
- Excuse me, could we get a bag for all these souvenirs?
- She bought a new shirt and asked the clerk, 'Could I get a bag, please?'
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- They forgot their reusable bags, so they had to get a paper bag at the store.
- After selecting the apples, he wondered, 'Could I get a bag for these, or should I just carry them?'
- We need to get a sturdy bag for these heavy items.
- When she finished packing her groceries, she realized she still needed to get one more bag for the last few things.
- He accidentally left his bag at home, so he had to get a new one for his purchases.
- The cashier asked, 'Would you like to get a bag for that?'
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