# I would like to

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/i-would-like-to
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A polite way to say what you want to do or have. You use it when asking for something in a store, a restaurant, or in a formal situation.

## Examples

- I would like to order a coffee, please.
- I would like to speak with the manager about the error on my bill.
- Given the gravity of the situation, I would like to propose a formal meeting to discuss our strategy for the upcoming quarter.

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