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This week our question comes from Peter in Beijing. He wants to know the difference between the words quote and offer.

Quote

Example: Can you give me a quote?

When you give someone a quote it is the price you would charge to do a piece of work.

You might hear someone say:

• write you a quote

• put together a quote

• give you a quote

Offer

Example: Let me make you an offer.

When you make someone an offer it is the price that you would like to pay for something.

You might hear someone say:

• make an offer

• make me an offer

• let me make you an offer

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Glossary 词汇

Quote 报价

Offer 开价

Price 价钱

Charge 收费

Pay 付费