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What does “at your convenience” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
Whenever suits you, with no particular rush
“Send the file over at your convenience.”
Say it smoothly: “a-tyour-convenience”
From the C1 lesson Making Plans (invitations and arranging).
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What does “at your convenience” mean?
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