There is something left
Definition:
Something is remaining
Example:
“There’s some cupcakes left on the table. You can eat them if you like.”
Run out of something
Definition:
Use something until it is finished
Example:
“We’re running out of A4 size papers. Can you buy them on your way home later?”
I haven’t seen you for years
Definition:
The last time I saw you was many years ago
Example:
“Where have you been? I haven’t seen you for years!”
What are you up to these days?
Definition:
Tell me about your recent life
Say this to someone you haven’t seen for a long time.
Example:
A: “What are you up to these days?”
B: “I have my own café now.”
I’d better get going
Definition:
Say this to politely leave a conversation.
Example:
“It’s late. We’d better get going. Else we will be late for the meeting.”
Keep in touch
Definition:
Continue to have contact
Example:
“This is my name card. Keep in touch.”
Send my regards to someone
Definition:
Say this if you want someone to give your greeting to another person.
Example:
“Please send my regards to your parents. See you another time.”
Call someone back
Definition:
Phone someone who tried phoning you earlier
Example:
“He leaved a message to you. Please call him back as soon as possible.”
Go through something
Definition:
Search or examine something carefully
Example:
“We have to go through all these files. We need information to write our report.”
Returning someone’s call
Definition:
Say this when you phone someone who tried phoning you earlier.
Example:
A: “May I speak to Mr. Lee?”
B: “Speaking. Who is calling?”
A: “I’m Mr. Kim from C company. I’m returning your call.”
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