Getting expenses reimbursed in English (beginner)
Beginner English for getting expenses reimbursed. Key line: “Hi, can I get this reimbursed?”
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Key phrases
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Ask if it can be paid back
Common first sentence for reimbursement
Ask if they have the receipt
receipt = a receipt or store slip
Ask if the coffee was for the meeting
for here means used for
The coffee can be reimbursed too
too often goes at the end: also
Quick answers
Starter: what to say in English
Say “Can I get this reimbursed?” — ask if it can be paid back. Common first sentence for reimbursement.
Receipt: what to say in English
Say “Do you have the receipt?” — ask if they have the receipt. receipt = a receipt or store slip.
Purpose: what to say in English
Say “Was the coffee for the meeting?” — ask if the coffee was for the meeting. for here means used for.
Also OK: what to say in English
Say “I can reimburse the coffee too.” — the coffee can be reimbursed too. too often goes at the end: also.