Can I just have water? vs Can I have just water?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have a slight difference in emphasis. 'Can I just have water?' emphasizes the request for only water, while 'Can I have just water?' emphasizes the type of drink being requested.

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Can I just have water?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to request only water, emphasizing the desire for water without any additional items.

Examples:

Can I just have water? I'm not hungry.
Can I just have water? I don't want any soda.
Can I just have water? I'm trying to cut down on sugary drinks.
Can I just have water? I'm allergic to juice.
Can I just have water? I'm driving and can't have alcohol.

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You can make Jell-O with just water?
Could I just get a little water?
You're already sick, what are you going to do filling up on just water?
Can't you just change the water?
You just asked me for water?
Could it be the kind that just needs hot water? Commoner's coffee!
Why don't you just give the kids water?
You think you can just sneak a little water?
What if we throw out the baby and keep just the dirty water?
Do you ever feel like you're, You know, like, just treading water?
Did you ever stop to think that maybe they were just desperate for some water?
W-what if she's asking 'cause she's already knocked up, and she's just testing the waters?
You just water my flowers okay?
No, I'll just have water.
You just put water in that?
That's just rusty water, right?
That's it, just water from the tap?
Did you just spray water on me?!
You decide. I'll just have water.
No, I'll just have water, please.

Alternatives:

May I just have water?
Could I just have water?
Can I only have water?
Can I have water only?
Can I get just water?

Can I have just water?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to request water specifically, emphasizing the type of drink being requested without any additional items.

Examples:

Can I have just water? I'm not in the mood for juice.
Can I have just water? I'm trying to stay hydrated.
Can I have just water? I don't want any other drinks.
Can I have just water? I'm on a diet.
Can I have just water? I'm not feeling well.

Show examples from the web [+]

You can make Jell-O with just water?
You're already sick, what are you going to do filling up on just water?
Can't you just change the water?
You just water my flowers okay?
You just asked me for water?
Could I just get a little water?
Could it be the kind that just needs hot water? Commoner's coffee!
That's it, just water from the tap?
Why don't you just give the kids water?
You think you can just sneak a little water?
What if we throw out the baby and keep just the dirty water?
Do you ever feel like you're, You know, like, just treading water?
Did you ever stop to think that maybe they were just desperate for some water?
W-what if she's asking 'cause she's already knocked up, and she's just testing the waters?
You just put water in that?
That's just rusty water, right?
Did you just spray water on me?!
Just "Where's the toilet?" "Can I have some tap water?"
Can I have a little from that water?
Cleveland, can I have some water?

Alternatives:

May I have just water?
Could I have just water?
Can I only have water?
Can I have water only?
Can I get just water?

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Can I just have water? vs Can I have just water?