Claim back Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To ask for something, usually money, that you have paid or given and want to get back, often from a company or government.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly used in British English, especially with money (taxes, expenses, refunds). Common collocations: 'claim back tax', 'claim back expenses'. Use for official or formal requests, not for casual items between friends. In American English, just 'claim' is more common.
جمل نموذجية
You can claim back the tax you paid on the trip.
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She wants to claim back her deposit from the landlord.
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Can I claim back travel expenses from the company?
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If you bought something you didn't need, you may be able to claim back your money.
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He tried to claim back the cost of the damaged goods from the store.
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I forgot to claim back my train ticket fare last month!
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