I'd like to speak to (someone)
I'd like to speak to (someone)
A request to talk to someone in particular. I'd like to speak to your supervisor. A: "I'd like to speak to Josh." B: "He's not available right now—can I take a message?"
See also: like, speak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
I'd like to speak to someone(, please).
the standard way of requesting to speak with a specific person on the telephone or in an office. Sue (answering the phone): Hello? Bill: Hello, this is Bill Franklin. I'd like to speak to Mary Gray. Sue: I'll see if she's in. "I'd like to speak to Tom," said the voice at the other end of the line.
See also: like, speak
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- I'd like to speak to
- I'd like to speak to (someone), please
- give (one) pause for thought
- give pause for thought
- give pause to (one)
- give pause to someone
- (one's) other half
- your other half
- if I had (some monetary unit) for every (something), I'd be rich!
- I'd like to have a word with you