Dropping off dry cleaning in English (beginner)
Beginner English for dropping off dry cleaning. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to *drop* *off* this *shirt*.”
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Use this to leave clothes for cleaning.
drop off = bring it here, not leave it
Ask for washing, not pressing.
cleaned = washed; pressed = ironed
Say what made it dirty.
spill: for liquid or food by accident
Ask when it will be ready.
pick up = come get it
Quick answers
Drop-off: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to drop off this shirt.” — use this to leave clothes for cleaning. drop off = bring it here, not leave it.
Cleaning: what to say in English
Say “Cleaned, please.” — ask for washing, not pressing. cleaned = washed; pressed = ironed.
Spill: what to say in English
Say “I spilled noodles on it.” — say what made it dirty. spill: for liquid or food by accident.
Pickup: what to say in English
Say “When can I pick it up?” — ask when it will be ready. pick up = come get it.