"May I get?"
It should be "MAY I get", but there's absolutely nothing wrong with this use of "get". Its official definition is "come to have, or receive".
Some people seem to think that "get" can only ever mean "fetch for oneself". This is incorrect (see definition above). You're going to the shop to get a coffee, you can't wait to get a coffee, hello barista, please may I get a coffee. It's an entirely accurate and appropriate usage of the word.
Posted By: Tombs on June 30th 2025 at 16:10:38
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- Fuck Wimbers sayers. People who can’t use -self properly (General Chat) - APB, Jun 30, 15:13:29
- Used to work with a telemarketer (General Chat) - camcan, Jun 30, 17:04:43
- [hard stare] (n/m) (General Chat) - APB, Jun 30, 17:43:44
- Withnail and me. (n/m) (General Chat) - tudders, Jun 30, 15:49:36
- Without a preposition, as a subject ✅ (General Chat) - APB, Jun 30, 16:34:29
- "Can I get..." Grinds my gears. No. "Could I have" Yes.Massive coins and USofArse to (General Chat) - Pixelman, Jun 30, 15:22:46
- I heard some knob say to a barman “Can I grab a pint of Madri?” last week (n/m) (General Chat) - Wild Edric, Jun 30, 16:12:06
- “Could I have”..also annoying. Yes you could. How should I know?. (n/m) (General Chat) - Legacy Fan, Jun 30, 15:37:31
- What do you say? (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Jun 30, 15:48:43
- "May I get?" (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 30, 16:10:38
- What’s wrong with just saying “one of those, please”? (General Chat) - APB, Jun 30, 16:32:01
- this. if it's a pub you are usually asked to which the answer is quantities followed by (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Jun 30, 19:50:12
- Can I get a 3 seater sofa, in leather? (General Chat) - tudders, Jun 30, 16:52:17
- That implys that you'll serve yourself though? May I get a packet of BigD Dry Roasted? (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jun 30, 16:19:44
- Oh I didn't read the explanation. Apologies. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jun 30, 16:21:09
- *implies (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jun 30, 16:20:21
- What’s wrong with just saying “one of those, please”? (General Chat) - APB, Jun 30, 16:32:01
- "May I get?" (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 30, 16:10:38
- What do you say? (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Jun 30, 15:48:43
- Americans’ random usage of I and me, who and whom particularly annoy me. (n/m) (General Chat) - Legacy Fan, Jun 30, 15:16:28
- Like, I agree. I'm like so annoyed by that. It's like so wrong. I'm like no. (n/m) (General Chat) - Milko, Jun 30, 15:36:13
- Added to the list. (n/m) (General Chat) - Klobo04, Jun 30, 15:15:44
- Anal Punishment Bro (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Jun 30, 15:15:05
- Used to work with a telemarketer (General Chat) - camcan, Jun 30, 17:04:43
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