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Asking for a refill in English (advanced)
Advanced English for asking for a refill. Key line: “Hey, could I get a refill on this coffee when you get a second?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, could I get a refill on this coffee when you get a second?
Them
Of course—same coffee, or are you feeling reckless this late?
Lin
Same one, thanks. I'm pretending this cup is still my first.
Them
Fair enough. We do free refills, but I can't defend your bedtime.
Lin
That's between me and tomorrow morning. Could you top me up?
Them
Absolutely. Want a little room for milk, or are we going full chaos?
Lin
Leave some room, please. I'd like to sleep eventually—just not heroically.
Them
Smart choice. One refill coming up, and your pillow says thanks.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Refill
✓ Could I get a refill?Polite: ask for more coffee
Natural when asking for more
wait
✓ when you get a secondwhen they're free
Polite; not really one second
more
✓ top me upAsk for a little more
Casual; common for drinks
room
✓ leave some roomLeave space at the top
Often with for milk or ice
Quick answers
Refill: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a refill?” — polite: ask for more coffee. Natural when asking for more.
wait: what to say in English
Say “when you get a second” — when they're free. Polite; not really one second.
more: what to say in English
Say “top me up” — ask for a little more. Casual; common for drinks.
room: what to say in English
Say “leave some room” — leave space at the top. Often with for milk or ice.