Phrases Asking for and Giving Permission

I wonder if it would be alright to...

C2

Meaning

A polite and indirect way of asking permission, implying a degree of uncertainty.

Example sentences

John: 'I wonder if it would be alright to take the afternoon off?'<br>

Alice: 'What do you need the time off for?'

John: 'Who did you have in mind?'

Alice: 'I wonder if it would be alright to bring in a guest speaker to our meeting?'<br>