Phrases

Asking for and Giving Permission

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Can I ...?

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Used to ask for permission to do something.

May I ...?

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A more formal way to ask for permission.

Is it okay if I ...?

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A polite way to ask for permission.

Do you mind if I ...?

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A polite way to ask for permission, often implying a small request.

Could I ...?

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A polite way to ask for permission, slightly more formal than 'Can I'.

Would it be alright if I ...?

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A very polite way to ask for permission.

I'd like to...

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Expressing a desire, often implying a need for permission.

It's okay to...

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Giving permission.

You can...

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Giving permission.

Go ahead.

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Giving permission.

Yes, you may.

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Formal way of giving permission.

Yes, please.

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Giving permission in response to a request.

Sure.

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Informal way of giving permission.

All right.

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Giving permission.

That's fine.

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Giving permission.

No problem.

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Giving permission readily and easily.

Feel free to...

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Giving permission and encouraging action.

Help yourself.

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Giving permission, particularly for taking something.

You're welcome to...

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Giving permission in a welcoming manner.

Of course.

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Giving permission enthusiastically.

May I?

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Politely asks for permission.

Could I?

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Politely asks for permission.

Would you mind if...

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Politely asks for permission.

Do you mind if...

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Asks for permission, slightly less formal.

Is it alright if...

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Asks for permission.

I'd like to...

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Expresses a wish, often implying a request for permission.

Please let me...

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A more direct request for permission.

Go ahead.

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Gives permission.

Sure.

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Informal way to give permission.

Certainly.

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Formal way to give permission.

That's fine.

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Indicates agreement and permission.

Yes, please.

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Gives permission and encourages the action.

All right.

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Gives permission, slightly informal.

By all means.

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Formal and enthusiastic way to give permission.

Feel free to...

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Gives permission and encourages the action.

You can...

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Gives permission.

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