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Useful phrase

“Are you free for a coffee?”

Ask whether someone has time to meet informally.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it to ask whether someone has time to meet.

Examples

Natural examples

  • Are you free for a coffee Saturday? — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • Sure. I can do Tuesday morning. — Agree to meet and suggest a time.
  • Sure, when are you free? — Agree and ask for a time.
Australian English

Usage note

We should grab a coffee sometime is only a friendly idea. Add a day to make a real plan.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Use this when you want to turn a vague idea into a real plan.

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