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Useful phrase

“I’m doing a coffee run.”

Say that you are going to get coffee and may collect orders for other people.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it to say you are going to get coffee and offer to collect orders.

Examples

Natural examples

  • I'm doing a coffee run, want anything? — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • Yes please, I'd love one. — Accept the offer.
  • I'm right, thanks. — A polite no.
Australian English

Usage note

It is an offer, never an obligation. Make it easy for people to say no.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Offer to include a colleague when you are heading to a café.

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