ISSUE Nº 172 · 30 OCT 2026 · AGAINST THE CLOCK EDITION

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Translate a Phrase You Will Actually Need at the Till

Translate [a phrase you need at a shop till or counter, e.g. 'can I pay by card' or 'do you have this in a smaller size'] into [target language]. Give the translation, a simple phonetic pronunciation guide that does not require knowing the alphabet, and the most likely reply you will hear back so you are not caught out.

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