English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "someone from the"
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Polite
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Comfort
ask them to wait.
It means the speaker wants someone else to keep the visitor waiting instead of meeting them right away.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking that a visitor be told to wait if they come looking for them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in workplaces or formal situations when you need someone to delay a visitor. It sounds polite and practical.
Better ways to say it
1
If someone from the Graham company is looking for me, ask them to wait.
2
Ask them to wait if they're looking for me.
3
Please tell them to wait.
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