Phrases

Asking for and Giving Permission

100 phrases

Is it alright if...

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A simple and casual way to ask permission.

I was wondering if I could...

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A polite and indirect way of asking permission.

Do you have any objections to...

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A formal way of asking permission, inviting potential opposition.

With your permission...

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A formal way of requesting permission.

May I...

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A formal and polite way to ask permission.

I'd appreciate it if you would...

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A polite way to request permission, emphasizing gratitude.

Please let me...

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A more direct but still polite way of asking permission.

I'd like to request your permission to...

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A formal and explicit way of asking permission.

Kindly grant me permission to...

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A very formal and polite way to request permission.

By your leave...

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A very formal and somewhat archaic way to ask permission.

Go right ahead.

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A casual and informal way of giving permission.

Absolutely.

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A short, emphatic way of giving permission.

Certainly.

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A polite and formal way of giving permission.

Feel free to...

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An informal way of giving permission.

Please do.

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A polite and encouraging way of giving permission.

By all means.

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A formal and emphatic way of giving permission.

That's perfectly fine.

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A casual and accepting way of giving permission.

Not at all.

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A brief and casual way of giving permission (often in response to a 'Would you mind...' question).

Would you mind terribly if...

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A polite and formal way to ask permission, emphasizing hesitancy.

I trust it's permissible to...

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A formal way of asking permission, implying confidence that permission will be granted.

I hope you won't object to my...

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A polite and slightly hesitant way of asking permission, suggesting a degree of uncertainty.

Might I be permitted to...

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A very formal and polite way to ask permission, suitable for highly formal contexts.

Please grant me leave to...

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A very formal way of asking permission, often used in written requests.

I'm hoping to...

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A less direct but polite way of seeking permission or approval.

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