English - Prices and Amounts

About ___.

Give an approximate price or quantity

Meaning: Give an approximate price or quantity.

When to use: Use this when the number is not exact. Examples: “About 10 dollars.” “About three people.”

Tip: Remember to add the number or amount after “About.”

That's enough.

Say the amount is sufficient

Meaning: Say the amount is sufficient.

When to use: Use this when someone is giving you an amount and you want them to stop. Examples: “That’s enough, thank you.” “That’s enough for today.”

A little more.

Ask for a small increase in amount

Meaning: Ask for a small increase in amount.

When to use: Use this when you want just a small amount more. Examples: “A little more, please.” “Can I have a little more?”

Tip: This means a small amount more, not a lot more.

A little less.

Ask for a small decrease in amount

Meaning: Ask for a small decrease in amount.

When to use: Use this when the amount is too much and you want a bit less. Examples: “A little less, please.” “A little less sugar, please.”

Tip: Use “less” for a smaller amount. Use “more” for a bigger amount.

I'll take ___.

Choose an item or quantity to buy

Meaning: Choose an item or quantity to buy.

When to use: Use this when you decide what you want. Examples: “I’ll take two.” “I’ll take this one.”

Per person or total?

Clarify whether a price is individual or combined

Meaning: Clarify whether a price is for one person or for everyone.

When to use: Use this for tickets, meals, tours, or shared costs. Examples: “Per person or total?” “Is that per person or total?”

___ dollars?

Check or confirm a heard price

Meaning: Check or confirm a heard price.

When to use: Use this when you want to make sure you heard the price correctly. Examples: “12 dollars?” “About 20 dollars?”