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Can we reschedule?
Used when trying to politely cancel plans while hinting at rescheduling.
Literal Meaning
To change the time or date of a scheduled event.
Actual Meaning
I'm canceling but trying to sound like I'll actually reschedule - may or may not follow through
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Can we reschedule?' (Translation: I'm canceling, maybe we'll actually reschedule)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Often doesn't get rescheduled
  • 2Set a new date immediately if you want it to happen
  • 3Sometimes just a polite cancellation
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Can we postpone?
Could we delay?
Is it possible to shift?
Can we move it?
Let's find another time.
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