Collocation Mini-Lessons

Seeking Help & Permission

Lesson 2  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 ask for help
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆There's no shame in asking for help when a task feels overwhelming.General
  • ◆Just ask for help — nobody expects you to figure it out alone.Casual
  • ◆The organization is asking for help from volunteers to support flood victims.News
  • ◆New hires are encouraged to ask for help during their onboarding period.Professional
  • ◆If the machine malfunctions, ask for help immediately rather than trying to fix it yourself.Workplace
2 ask for advice
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆She asked for advice from her older sister before making the decision.General
  • ◆You should ask for advice before you sign anything.Casual
  • ◆The government asked for advice from independent economic experts.News
  • ◆It's good practice to ask for advice from a mentor before a major career move.Professional
  • ◆The team leader asked for advice from senior colleagues on handling the difficult client.Workplace
3 ask permission
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Always ask permission before borrowing someone's belongings.General
  • ◆Did you even ask permission before using my laptop?Casual
  • ◆The documentary crew had to ask permission before filming inside the facility.News
  • ◆Staff must ask permission from their line manager before taking unscheduled leave.Professional
  • ◆Workers are required to ask permission before operating unfamiliar equipment.Workplace
4 get permission
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Once you get permission, you can go ahead and start.General
  • ◆Did you get permission from your parents?Casual
  • ◆The construction company still needs to get permission from the city council.News
  • ◆The project cannot move forward until the team gets permission from senior management.Professional
  • ◆You'll need to get permission from the floor manager before leaving your station.Workplace
★ Bonus

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