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    Yes, so are you sure?
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    Default Re: I could use....

    I have a more question:

    Spare change is extra money or what?(Please look dialog)

    "Got any spare change?"

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    Kerim,

    That's right. Spare change, like spare tire, means extra.

    Yes, I'm 100% sure. Lara needs/wants a cup of coffee. "could use" is synonymous with "need/want". Here are a few more examples,

    Max: I could use a drink.
    Meaning, I need a drink.

    Sam: That guy could use a haircut.
    Meaning, that guy's hair is too long. He needs a haircut.

    Sam and Pat: We could use some cutlery, please, waiter!
    Meaning, we need cutlery to eat with, and there's none on the table.

    Boss: She could use a day off.
    Meaning, she seems over-worked. She needs a day off.

    Hope that helps.

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    Thanks

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    You're most welcome, Kerim.

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    Thank you for your patience. I wonder something: You're english teacher???

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    Yes, Kerim, I'm an English teacher.

    I'm also one of the moderators here at usingenglish.com.

    I taught ESL in Canada for 8 years (some of my students were from Turkey ), and I've been teaching EFL in Asia (Japan, South Korea, and China) for 6 years now.

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