Phrase

Could you repeat that please?

Meaning:

  • To ask someone to say something again for better clarity or understanding. (Request for Repetition)
  • To ensure that information is correctly heard or understood. (Seeking Clarification)
  • To facilitate clear communication when the initial message was not clear. (Improving Communication)
  • If you would like someone to say a word, question or phrase again, use this question.

Examples:

  • I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? I didn’t hear the last part.
  • Could you repeat that, please? I’m not sure I understood correctly.
  • Excuse me, could you repeat that, please? My phone rang and I missed what you said.
  • I didn’t quite get what you meant. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? The connection was poor and I couldn’t hear you clearly.
  • I’m having trouble hearing you. Could you repeat that, please?
  • I’m not familiar with that term. Could you repeat that, please, and explain a bit more?
  • Sorry, could you repeat that, please? I was distracted and missed your point.
  • Could you repeat that, please? I want to make sure I have all the details.
  • I’m taking notes and didn’t get that last part. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? I want to make sure I understand the instructions.
  • I didn’t catch the date. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? I was reading something and didn’t hear you.
  • I’m a bit confused. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Sorry, I missed what you said about the schedule. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? I was trying to solve a problem and didn’t hear you well.
  • I didn’t quite understand the last part of your explanation. Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you repeat that, please? I was on a different call and didn’t catch everything.
  • I’m not sure I followed your instructions. Could you repeat that, please?
  • I'm sorry, could you repeat that please?
  • I can't hear you. Could you repeat that please?
  • Could you repeat that please?