I could use some company
While I watch Matrix:Reloaded, I heard this phrase.
When Neo came out in the middle of night and councillor Hamman came to him and asked: Care for some company?
And Neo answered: I could probably use some company.
And Hamman said: so could I.
I think the phrase means 'do you need company?' and 'yes i do', but is it often used phrase in daily life?
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Hamman asked: Would you like some company? Do you want some company? Is it okay if I join you? Do you mind if I join you? In general, 'care for some company' means all of these or any combination. It depends on the context.
Neo responded: Yes, I would. Yes, I do. Yes, it is. No, I don't mind. It's okay if you join me.
I don't hear the phrase everyday, but it's not uncommon. If you said it, it wouldn't sound strange; it's a native-sounding phrase.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/care:
4. TRANSITIVE VERB/INTRANSITIVE VERB [no cont]
You can ask someone if they would care for something or if they would care to do something as a polite way of asking if they would like to have or do something.
[politeness]
Would you care for some orange juice?
I hope this helps.
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