Collocation
Could you please
A polite way to make a request or ask someone to do something.
Definition
'Could you please' is a common English collocation. A polite way to make a request or ask someone to do something.
Could you please + verb (base form) + object/complement
“Could you please close the window?”
Examples
- Could you please open the door for me?
- Could you please tell me the time?
- Could you please repeat that more slowly?
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- Could you please pass me the remote control?
- Could you please help me carry these bags?
- Could you please send me an email with the details?
- Could you please explain the instructions again?
- Could you please pick up some groceries on your way home?
- Could you please consider my proposal carefully?
- Could you please let me know if you'll be available tomorrow?
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More at B1 level
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