give an assurance vs say again

give an assurance

say again

phrase
  • To repeat part of or entire message transmitted over the radio, used instead of "repeat" which is an artillery procedure word. 

  • "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said. 

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