d) Can you borrow me some money vs may you borrow me some money

The correct phrase is 'Can you borrow me some money?' This is a common expression in some dialects, particularly in informal speech, where 'borrow' is used instead of 'lend.' 'May you borrow me some money?' is not correct in standard English as 'may' is used to ask for permission, not to request a loan.

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d) Can you borrow me some money

This phrase is correct in some dialects and informal speech.

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech to ask someone if they can lend you money.

Examples:

Can you borrow me some money until I get paid?
Can you borrow me a pen for the exam?
Can you borrow me your car for the weekend?
Can you borrow me a few dollars for lunch?
Can you borrow me your phone charger?

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Would you borrow me some money, so that I can call my mother?
You really ought to get your parents to let you borrow some money.
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Can you make some money being Asian champion?
Well, can you borrow his? - No.
Can you lend me some money?
Can you lend me some money, Uncle?
Can you lend me some money in memory of Pommes-Chips?
Can you give me some money?
So can you lend me some money?
"(e) the products referred to in (d) can qualify for an export refund;"
I mean, how can you borrow a newly released volume and still not return it?
Listen... I hate to ask... but can you loan me some money?
Can you give us some money?
Can you just wait and I'll go in and get some money?
Listen... I hate to ask... but can you loan me some money?
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The information under (a), (b), (c) and (d) can also be presented on an accompanying document, if such document can be undeniably linked with the packaging, container or vehicle of the product.
The elements identified in paragraph 30(b), (d) and (e) can be reflected either as adjustments to the future cash flows or as adjustments to the discount rate.
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Alternatives:

Can you lend me some money?
Can you give me some money?
Can you loan me some money?
Can you spare me some money?
Can you advance me some money?

may you borrow me some money

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

The use of 'may' in this context is incorrect. 'May' is used to ask for permission, not to request a loan.

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You really ought to get your parents to let you borrow some money.
Would you borrow me some money, so that I can call my mother?
You borrow money to go to NYU.
If you borrow money, ask first.
You borrow money from a thousand jerks
Because when you borrow money from friends, things get weird...
Joel, you borrow money from people and then you don't pay it back.
You borrow the money, you buy a Winnebago.
For, you borrow money to me
He lets you borrow money from time to time, if you need it.
You borrow money off me and call me a loan shark!
Just trying to borrow some money against the house.
I need to borrow some money.
But I'll have to borrow some money.
I'll see if I can borrow some money.
- And I really need borrow some money.
RED: I need to borrow some money.
I'll borrow some money to buy a mattress...
In November, His Grace wished to borrow some money.
Peggy helped me borrow some money.

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d) Can you borrow me some money vs may you borrow me some money