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Asking for a high chair in English (advanced)

Advanced English for asking for a high chair. Key line: “Hey, could we *grab* a *high* *chair* for our *daughter*?”

Full script

LinHey, could we grab a high chair for our daughter?
ThemAbsolutely—how old is she? Some kids hate being buckled in.
LinShe's almost two, and my lap is losing this battle.
ThemFair enough. I'll bring one right over and clear some space.
LinThanks—she's very opinionated for someone who still throws peas.
ThemHonestly, that sounds like half my regulars on a busy night.
LinIf she starts reviewing the menu, we'll cut her off.
ThemDeal—I'll seat your tiniest critic before she writes us up.

Key phrases

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Say

✓ Could we grab a high chair?

Polite way to ask for one

grab sounds natural in casual speech

Strapped

✓ be buckled in

with the safety strap on

Usually with be, not 'buckle ined'

Can't hold on

✓ My lap is losing this battle.

Funny: hard to keep her on my lap.

A joke, not a real battle

Right away

✓ I'll bring one right over.

I'm bringing it now.

right over = very soon

Quick answers

Say: what to say in English

Say “Could we grab a high chair?” — polite way to ask for one. grab sounds natural in casual speech.

Strapped: what to say in English

Say “be buckled in” — with the safety strap on. Usually with be, not 'buckle ined'.

Can't hold on: what to say in English

Say “My lap is losing this battle.” — funny: hard to keep her on my lap. A joke, not a real battle.

Right away: what to say in English

Say “I'll bring one right over.” — i'm bringing it now. right over = very soon.

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