phrase-bigPhrase of the Week

Allow me

A1 A2 B1- B1 B2 C1

A: I can’t stay until 7 to greet him.
B: Oh, allow me. I’ll greet him and you’ll talk to him tomorrow, ok?

We use this expression to offer someone help, especially something physical and practical.

You can use this phrase in ………… language.

 Spoken
 Informal

Example 1
A: I can’t stay until 7 to greet him.
B: Oh, allow me. I’ll greet him and you’ll talk to him tomorrow, ok?

Example 2
A: I need a cup of tea. Can I get one from somewhere here?
B: Allow me – I was going to the kitchenette anyway.

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