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Requesting for a discount vs Requesting for discount

Both phrases are occasionally used, but the correct one is 'requesting a discount.' The preposition 'for' is not needed in this context. 'Requesting a discount' is the standard and more concise way to express this idea.
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Requesting for a discount

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'for' is unnecessary in this context.

The correct phrase is 'requesting a discount.' The preposition 'for' is not needed when making a request for a discount.
  • Unless someone's offered him a discount.
  • It's a discount clothing store.
  • Don't expect to get a discount on repairs.
  • Should give me a discount, but we won't haggle.
  • The Goldbergs owned a discount furniture store.
  • My church, they got a discount.
  • They believed I worked in police headquarters and gave me a discount.
  • Using a discount rate of 6,42 %.
  • Moreover, this method takes into account a discount rate that reflects capital costs.
  • Give 'em a discount for buying both.
  • I've already given you a discount.
  • I've given you a discount.
  • NEUWOGES based its calculations on a discount rate of 5 %.
  • Deep-discounted bonds, which have small coupon payments and are issued at a discount to face value.
  • Fifty for first-timers, repeat customers get a discount.
  • I'll give you a discount on fake blood pellets.
  • They grew up near Chernobyl, so got a discount.
  • I got all this from the Koreans today at a discount.
  • He would not give me a discount.
  • The priests offer a discount when you pass 100.

Alternatives:

  • requesting a discount
  • asking for a discount
  • seeking a discount
  • inquiring about a discount
  • negotiating a discount

Requesting for discount

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'for' is unnecessary in this context.

The correct phrase is 'requesting a discount.' The preposition 'for' is not needed when making a request for a discount.
  • And I was just checking for discounts, and I found this booking...
  • Luella, Mizrahi, McCartney are all doing lines for discount-brand stores.
  • Fixed price systems shall provide for discounts for certain user groups, for example libraries, bookshops, educational establishments or subscribers.
  • Member States shall not provide for discounts or reductions for any users in relation to the external-cost charge element of a toll.
  • The IRR method shall, however, be mandatory for discount securities with a remaining maturity of more than one year at the time of acquisition.
  • The representatives of civil society have been requesting for a long time an integrated approach on this issue, bringing together several EU policies and programmes.
  • That is why last week, Prime Ministers Balkenende and Blair wrote a letter to the Council Presidency requesting for practical action.
  • Not by-by requesting for special pillows or food... but for doing what she does best- singing.
  • The MONUC reinforcements that we have been requesting for over a year now are only just starting to arrive.
  • If the air carrier does not comply with the criteria agreed in an individual agreement, it loses the right to apply for discounts.
  • Madame, asking for discount doesn't mean I am poor.
  • Recently in Turin and Trento, Italy's NAS police, which are responsible for enforcing food safety, seized 70000 blue mozzarella cheeses originating from a German factory and intended for discount stores across northern Italy.
  • Member States may provide for discounts or reductions to the infrastructure charge on condition that:
  • However, the incentive scheme provided for discounts to be granted according to the number of outbound passengers, without the passenger's actual destination being specified.
  • Adjustments were made in respect of differences in transportation, insurance, loading and credit costs, as well as for discounts, commissions and rebates.
  • Second, as a Parliament we have been requesting for years new proposals on driving and resting hours including working time proposals.
  • I welcome this, because it would mean closing the door on everything that we have been requesting for so many years, namely economic governance of the euro area.
  • What you have agreed on today is to give to Côte d'Ivoire what Parliament has been requesting for quite a time and I think the country will be more than happy.
  • That is precisely what we are requesting for these six European regions: to prevent injustice and marginalisation compared to others who are in the same circumstances.
  • Is it possible for discount contracts such as these to be banned?

Alternatives:

  • requesting a discount
  • asking for a discount
  • seeking a discount
  • inquiring about a discount
  • negotiating a discount

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