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.
See also:
  • 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