| 释义 |
Can I tell (one) who's calling? Can I tell (one) who's calling?A question asked by one answering the phone in order to learn who is calling for the person requested. A: "Can I speak to Josh?" B: "Can I tell him who's calling?"See also: can, tellCould I tell him who's calling? and Can I tell her who's calling?; May I tell him who's calling?a question asked by people who answer the telephone to find out politely who is asking for someone. (Him or her can be replaced by a person's name or by a plural pronoun.) Mary (on the phone): Hello. Could I speak to Bill Franklin? Sally: Could I tell him who's calling? Mary: It's Mary Peters. Sally: Oh yes, he's expecting your call. I'll get him for you.See also: could, tell |