Phrases Asking for Favors or Assistance

Could you possibly...

Meaning

A polite and indirect way of asking for help.

Translation language

John: Could you possibly lend me your car for the weekend?
Alice: I'm not sure if I'll have it available then. <b>Could you possibly</b> let me know by Thursday?
John: Yes, absolutely. Thanks.
Alice: Let me know then and we will check if I can. So <b>Could you possibly</b> let me know by tomorrow evening?