Collocation
Could I have a glass of water?
A polite way to ask for a glass filled with water.
Definition
'Could I have a glass of water?' is a common English collocation. A polite way to ask for a glass filled with water.
have + a glass of + [liquid]
“Excuse me, could I have a glass of water, please?”
Examples
- Excuse me, could I have a glass of water, please?
- After the marathon, she desperately needed to have a glass of water.
- He always tries to have a glass of water first thing in the morning.
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- The waitress asked if we'd like to have a glass of water before ordering.
- My doctor told me to have a glass of water every hour when I'm sick.
- If you're feeling a bit lightheaded, you should definitely have a glass of water.
- They decided to have a glass of water each instead of soda.
- Could I have a glass of water with lemon, please?
- It's important to always have a glass of water nearby when you're working out.
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