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My key won't turn in English
How to ask for help when your key won't turn in the door.
Full script
Lin
Oliver? Sorry to bother you. My key won't turn.
Them
Told you. It's a bit tricky. Jiggle it a bit.
Lin
I'm jiggling! Nothing's happening.
Them
Pull the door towards you, then turn.
Lin
It worked! You're a lifesaver.
Them
No bother. Fancy a cuppa to celebrate?
Lin
A cuppa? Is that... tea?
Them
Of course it's tea. This is England.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
polite
✓ Sorry to bother you.Use first
Use before asking.
help
✓ My key won't turn.The key won't work
won't = it refuses to work
save this
✓ You're a lifesaver.warm thanks
Say it for big help
UK chat
✓ Fancy a cuppa?Offering tea
fancy = want; cuppa = a cup of tea
Quick answers
polite: what to say in English
Say “Sorry to bother you.” — use first. Use before asking.
help: what to say in English
Say “My key won't turn.” — the key won't work. won't = it refuses to work.
save this: what to say in English
Say “You're a lifesaver.” — warm thanks. Say it for big help.
UK chat: what to say in English
Say “Fancy a cuppa?” — offering tea. fancy = want; cuppa = a cup of tea.