Used when informally asking to borrow someone's belongings.
Literal Meaning
To obtain something from someone with the understanding that it will be returned or replaced.
Actual Meaning
Lend me (non-standard but common Midwest usage)
Examples in Context
'Can you borrow me a pen?' (Translation: Can you lend me a pen?)
Helpful Tips
1Non-standard usage
2Common in Midwest
3Means 'lend'
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
lend me
let me borrow
give me
can I have
hook me up
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