Asking for approval.

I’m sorry.

I can’t approve that.

Could you approve that, sir?

Do you mind if I revise the draft of the Letter of Agreement?

Could you approve buying a new printer?

Do you have any objection to the proposed new office layout?

Does the sales target meet your approval?

Asking for approval?

Giving approval.

Go ahead.

Sure.

It’s OK.

Of course.

Certainly you can.

That seems perfectly acceptable.

I see no reason to oppose his plan.

I find it quite acceptable.

Go ahead. I’ve no objection to the revised layout.

Your plan to upgrade your qualifications has my full support.

I think we can/should give it our full approval.

Actually there’s a similar program by distance learning.


Expressing disapproval.

I’m sorry.

I can’t approve that.

I really can’t approve buying a new printer right now.

I don’t have the authority to approve that much.

I’m afraid I can’t let you borrow more books.

I’m sorry, that’s not allowed.

Sorry, out of the question.