Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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gpgirard
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Why not just answer the question?
Usually when you're answering the phone somebody asked the question, "May [or more casually, 'can'] I speak to so-and-so?"So and so: "Yes."
“This is she” vs. “This is her”
Why not just answer the question?
Usually when you're answering the phone somebody asked the question, "May [or more casually, 'can'] I speak to so-and-so?"
So and so: "Yes."