English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "one question at a time please" Mean?
Learn what "one question at a time please" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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One question at a time please.
It means the speaker wants the other person to stop overwhelming them and ask questions one by one.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He asks the other person to slow down and ask only one thing at a time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you need to manage a fast or overwhelming conversation. It is polite enough for work, but can sound sharp if said impatiently.
Better ways to say it
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One question at a time, please.
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One question at a time.
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Please, one question at a time.
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