Can I leave a message?
Can I leave a message?
A question asked when the person one wishes to speak to is currently unavailable. Well, if he's in a meeting, can I just leave a message?
See also: can, leave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Could I leave a message?
and Can I leave a message?Can I request that a message be written down for a person who is not available to come to the telephone. Bill: Can I talk to Fred? Mary: He's not here. Bill: Could I leave a message? Mary: Sure, I can leave a message for him.
See also: could, leave
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- Could I leave a message?
- message
- Can I take a message?
- Could I take a message?
- May I take a message?
- wish (someone or something) off on (someone or something else)
- unavailable energy
- as (one) pleases
- as you please
- be out of order