Can I have my leftover to go? vs Can I have my leftover take out?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Can I have my leftover to go?' is commonly used in restaurants when asking for food to be packed to take home. 'Can I have my leftover take out?' is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

Can I have my leftover to go?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in restaurants when asking for food to be packed to take home.

This phrase is used in restaurants when asking for the remaining food to be packed to take home.

Examples:

Can I have my leftover to go, please?
I'd like my leftover to go, please.
Could you pack my leftover to go?
Would it be possible to have my leftover to go?
I always ask for my leftover to go when I can't finish my meal.

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You can just have my leftover cash that's under the desk over there.
How about I get the bag of chips, And you can have my leftover crumbs?
Can I have 2 wonton noodles to go?
Can I have this to go?
Gus, can I have the rest of this to go?
Gus, can I have the rest of this to go?
Can I interest you in my leftovers From my lunch at drago?
Do you want to go? I would, but I have training camp.
Why do I have to go?
Have I mentioned all the sample prescriptions I have with no place to go? Okay.
How can I tell them where to go?
Can I grab a beer to go?
Can I get some coffee to go?
They sent me this, where do I have to go?
Why do I have to go?
Sure, but because 'I have to go?
So where is this going to go? I have two minutes to tell you that it's going to the limits of your imagination.
How many more do I have to go?
But, why do you and I have to go?
You guys ready to go? Actually I have all this stuff that I still have to do, but... I'll see you there.

Alternatives:

Can I have my food to go?
Can I have a takeout box for my leftover?
Can I take my leftover home?
Can I get my leftover packed?
Can I have my meal wrapped up?

Can I have my leftover take out?

This phrase is correct but less common. It may sound awkward to native English speakers.

This phrase can be understood as asking for the remaining food to be packed to take home, but it is less commonly used.

Examples:

Can I have my leftover take out, please?
I'd like my leftover take out, please.
Could you pack my leftover take out?
Would it be possible to have my leftover take out?
I always ask for my leftover take out when I can't finish my meal.

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You can just have my leftover cash that's under the desk over there.
How about I get the bag of chips, And you can have my leftover crumbs?
Can I interest you in my leftovers From my lunch at drago?
But how can I be productive if I have this one little thing in my brain that I cannot get out?
But how can I be productive if I have this one little thing in my brain that I cannot get out?
I have lost control of who is in the lead, can I find it out?
The law says I have to take out withholding.
Remember when you had that job delivering take-out?
Maybe rent a movie, grab some take-out?
I was about to reheat my leftovers again.
My leftover salmon surprise gave my babysitter food poisoning.
I have a feeling that your friend doesn't exactly take out an ad when he comes to town.
I have been frozen during five years and they take out me to make the dirty work.
I have once I take out the back wall and knock down my flats behind here.
I'll take out your tonsils, if I have time.
And here I have a chance to transform humanity... and take out the one man who's stood in my way.
I have eyes I need you to take out.
Then I have until 7:45 to take out the trash, mow the lawn, and feed Klaus his omelet.
I have cleaned the window and take out everything
So, sam, how many al-qaeda guys you take out?

Alternatives:

Can I have my food to go?
Can I have a takeout box for my leftover?
Can I take my leftover home?
Can I get my leftover packed?
Can I have my meal wrapped up?

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Can I have my leftover to go? vs Can I have my leftover take out?