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let me have vs may i have

Both 'let me have' and 'may I have' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Let me have' is more informal and is often used when someone is requesting permission or asking for something in a casual setting. On the other hand, 'may I have' is more formal and polite, commonly used in formal situations or when asking for permission in a respectful manner.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1269 views

let me have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal settings when requesting permission or asking for something.

This phrase is used to ask for permission or request something in a casual or informal manner. It implies a sense of informality and familiarity.

Examples:

Let me have a look at that book.
Let me have a piece of cake, please.
Let me have a go at solving the puzzle.
Let me have a turn on the swing.
Let me have a sip of your drink.

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Good, let me have an apple.
Operator, let me have Las Vegas...
And I begged her to let me have you.
Because they can't let me have a secret.
Here, let me have that cloak.
You can't let me have my moment without subconsciously sabotaging me.
Please let me have the lamp.
Just let me have another bite and then we can go.
That she won't let me have a life.
But let me have just this one...
If you let me have the weed trade, you can take everything else.
Her boss let me have it.
My mom won't even let me have fish.
And the other Abby will let me have the result.
All right, let me have your attention.
Call one more time and let me have the phone.
He let me have my book party here this afternoon.
Jack, let me have him arrested.
Alright... now let me have your wallet.
- Just let me have time...

Alternatives:

Can I have
Could I have
Would you mind if I have
Do you mind if I have
Is it okay if I have

may i have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal settings when asking for permission or requesting something in a polite manner.

This phrase is used to ask for permission or request something in a formal or polite manner. It implies a sense of respect and formality.

Examples:

May I have a moment of your time?
May I have a glass of water, please?
May I have your permission to leave early?
May I have a copy of the report?
May I have the floor to speak?

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May I have your telephone number?
May I have that mirror, please?
May I have the binoculars, please?
May I have a dish of dumplings?
May I have a volunteer, please?
Kaylie, may I have your autograph?
Comandante, may I have your passport, please?
- Brother, may I have some money?
May I have my coat, plea'se?
May I have two other volunteers, please?
May I have the Horn of Helheim?
Please may I have some pie?
May I have my pastry now?
May I have the last dance of the evening?
May I have one for the road?
May I have a bite of your enchiladas verdes?
Father, may I have a Buddha talisman?
"May I have the envelope?" Let me be there.
May I have a glass of wine?
May I have your key, Baroness?

Alternatives:

Could I have
Would you mind if I have
Do you mind if I have
Is it okay if I have
Might I have

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