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What is the difference between Can you spare a moment? and Can you wait for a moment? ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between Can you spare a moment? and Can you wait for a moment? ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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15 Feb 2015
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You would say "Can you spare a moment" if you want to talk to someone who is busy. You would say "Can you wait for a moment" when you have to do something and you want someone to wait for you while you do it. I hope that makes sense!
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You would say "Can you spare a moment" if you want to talk to someone who is busy. You would say "Can you wait for a moment" when you have to do something and you want someone to wait for you while you do it. I hope that makes sense!
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