Collocation
I'd like to order.
A polite and common way to tell a server or staff member in a restaurant, cafe, or similar establishment that you are ready to make your selection from the menu.
Definition
'I'd like to order.' is a common English collocation. A polite and common way to tell a server or staff member in a restaurant, cafe, or similar establishment that you are ready to make your selection from the menu.
I'd like to + VERB
“Excuse me, I'd like to order a pizza now.”
Examples
- Excuse me, I think I'm ready. I'd like to order now.
- After looking at the menu for a while, she said, 'I'd like to order the pasta, please.'
- The waiter came over, and my friend promptly stated, 'I'd like to order the fish special.'
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- We've made up our minds. I'd like to order a large pepperoni pizza.
- Before he arrived, I signaled the waitress, thinking, 'I'd like to order an appetizer while I wait.'
- Could you come to our table? I'd like to order a round of drinks for my friends.
- To begin, I'd like to order the soup of the day, please.
- He tapped his glass politely. 'Sir, I'd like to order a refill for my coffee.'
- We've been waiting for a while. I'd like to order some water and bread for the table.
- Seeing the dessert menu, she smiled and announced, 'I'd like to order the chocolate cake!'
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