Dropping off dry cleaning in English
Everyday English for dropping off dry cleaning. Key line: “Hi, can I drop off this dress for cleaning?”
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Key phrases
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Used for leaving clothes to be cleaned
Often learned with pick up
By Friday, please. = latest day you need it
by = no later than
When should I come back? = ask return time
Natural when collecting an item
How much is it? = ask the cost
Most common way to ask the price
Quick answers
Bring it in: what to say in English
Say “drop off” — used for leaving clothes to be cleaned. Often learned with pick up.
By Friday: what to say in English
Say “By Friday, please.” — by Friday, please. = latest day you need it. by = no later than.
Pick it up: what to say in English
Say “When should I come back?” — when should I come back? = ask return time. Natural when collecting an item.
How much: what to say in English
Say “How much is it?” — how much is it? = ask the cost. Most common way to ask the price.