sends, sent, sending
to send back
phrasal verb
Return food or drink in a restaurant due to dissatisfaction
- 1She had to send back the soup because it was cold.
- 2He decided to send back the steak as it was undercooked.
If you are not happy with your meal or drink at a restaurant, you can ask the waiter to take it away and bring you a new one. For example, if your soup is cold, you can tell the waiter and they will bring you a hot soup instead.
Be polite when you send back food,say "Excuse me, my soup is cold. Could you please heat it up?" This helps the waiter understand and makes the situation more comfortable for everyone.
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during an English class role-play exercise
Understanding 'Send Back' in a Restaurant
Patricia
Imagine you're at a restaurant and your soup is cold.
Kevin
Oh, I would definitely send back the soup.
Patricia
Exactly, you should always let them know if something's not right.
Kevin
Yes, it's important to speak up politely.
at a coffee shop
Returning a Coffee at the Pit Stop
Brian
This coffee tastes burnt. I'm thinking I should send it back.
Donna
Yeah, if you're not happy with it, you should definitely do that.
Brian
Alright, I'll let them know it's not right.
Donna
Good call, they usually fix it without any fuss.
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Similar to "to send back":
- 1return
- 2reject
