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    Dear Teachers,

    A. Do you have the time?
    - This means “what’s the time?”, right? And is it common?

    B. Do you best /try your best and don’t make me lose face this time.
    - Is this natural?

    Thanks a million

    Namsteven

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    Default Re: Have The Time

    A It can means that, and it is common.
    B It's fine, though I would use something like 'don't show me up' insted of 'lose face'.

    PS Do your best

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    Default Re: Have The Time

    Quote Originally Posted by namsteven View Post
    Dear Teachers,

    A. Do you have the time?
    - This means “what’s the time?”, right? And is it common?

    B. Do you best /try your best and don’t make me lose face this time.
    - Is this natural?

    Thanks a million

    Namsteven
    "Do you have the time" can also ask if the person has enough time to do something.

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