English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "let me just finish this first" Mean?
Learn what "let me just finish this first" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Ask For Help
Let me just finish this first.
It means the speaker wants to complete one task before moving on.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks for a moment to finish something before doing anything else.
Usage Scenario
Use this to ask for a short delay or to keep someone from interrupting. It is very common and useful in daily conversation.
Better ways to say it
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