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What Does "can i ask how much he's paying you" Mean?
Learn what "can i ask how much he's paying you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Can I ask how much he's paying you?
This is a suspicious or intrusive question asking about someone else's payment or bribery.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks how much someone is being paid by another man.
Usage Scenario
Use it only when money or loyalty is being questioned, because it can sound accusatory. It is not polite in normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Can I ask how much he's paying you?
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What is he paying you?
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How much is he paying you?
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