Which one is correct?
"Let's me finalize the list" or "Let me finalize the list"?

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Let's me finalize the list

This phrase is incorrect in English. The contraction "let's" should be followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., let's go, let's eat).

Let me finalize the list

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to request permission to complete or finish a list.

Examples:

  • Let me finalize the list before we send it out.
  • Can you let me finalize the list before the meeting?
  • I will let you finalize the list once you have all the necessary information.
  • Please let me finalize the list by the end of the day.
  • She asked me to let her finalize the list by tomorrow.

Alternatives:

  • Allow me to finalize the list.
  • Permit me to finalize the list.
  • Give me permission to finalize the list.
  • Please let me complete the list.
  • May I finalize the list?
The correct phrase is "let me finalize the list." The contraction "let's" is a contraction of "let us," so it should be followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, "let me").

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

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