Asking a friend to pay you back in English
What to say when a friend borrowed money and still hasn't paid you back.
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ask when they will return it
pay back = return money; pay me back is very common
say this to reject a clever excuse
Use it when someone is being sneaky or joking around
a childlike way to promise
pinky = little finger
offer to buy someone dinner
treat sb to… = buy food/drinks for someone
Quick answers
Must-know: what to say in English
Say “When can you pay me back?” — ask when they will return it. pay back = return money; pay me back is very common.
Useful reply: what to say in English
Say “Nice try.” — say this to reject a clever excuse. Use it when someone is being sneaky or joking around.
Promise: what to say in English
Say “Pinky promise.” — a childlike way to promise. pinky = little finger.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Let me treat you to dinner.” — offer to buy someone dinner. treat sb to… = buy food/drinks for someone.