Collocation
Could we have the bill?
A polite request for the check or invoice, typically in a restaurant or cafe, in order to pay.
Definition
'Could we have the bill?' is a common English collocation. A polite request for the check or invoice, typically in a restaurant or cafe, in order to pay.
have + the bill
“After finishing their meal, they politely asked the waiter, "Could we have the bill, please?"”
Examples
- Excuse me, could we have the bill when you have a moment?
- After our coffee, we decided to have the bill and leave promptly.
- They've been waiting for ages to have the bill so they can pay.
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- We've been here for an hour already; I think it's time to have the bill.
- If you want to catch your movie, you should ask to have the bill now.
- He signaled to the waiter, hoping to have the bill quickly before the rush.
- When dining out, it's customary to have the bill presented at the table.
- They asked if they could have the bill, as they were running late for their next appointment.
- We just need to have the bill before we can finally head home.
- Having the bill in hand, she checked all the items carefully before paying.
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