Bag overweight at check-in in English
What to say when your checked bag is overweight and you need to repack.
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Say this at check-in.
overweight = too heavy; by how much = how many kilos over
Ask to move things to your carry-on.
carry-on = bag with you; checked bag = bag you check in
Ask if you need to pay more.
extra fee = added cost
Funny way to say it's very heavy.
weigh a ton = very heavy (not literal)
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Check-in: what to say in English
Say “My bag is overweight.” — say this at check-in. overweight = too heavy; by how much = how many kilos over.
Save money: what to say in English
Say “Can I move some stuff to my carry-on?” — ask to move things to your carry-on. carry-on = bag with you; checked bag = bag you check in.
Ask first: what to say in English
Say “Is there an extra fee?” — ask if you need to pay more. extra fee = added cost.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “My backpack weighs a ton.” — funny way to say it's very heavy. weigh a ton = very heavy (not literal).