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Useful phrase

“Is that black or with milk?”

Someone asks if the coffee has no milk or has milk.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use or hear it when you check a drink.

Examples

Natural examples

  • Is that black or with milk? With milk, please. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • With milk, please. — Choose milk.
  • Black, please. — Choose no milk.
Australian English

Usage note

This phrase is written as clear everyday English for learners. Café language varies by venue.

Practice mission

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