English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i would like" Mean?
Learn what "i would like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I would like to ask for your
This is a very formal way to ask a parent for their blessing to marry their daughter.
From The Crown, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He formally asks for permission to marry someone’s daughter.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a very formal or traditional proposal setting. It can sound old-fashioned in everyday speech, but learners may still see it in films and dramas.
Better ways to say it
1
I’d like to ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage.
2
Would you give me your blessing to marry your daughter?
3
May I ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage?
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