Breaking Up
Christopher and Elizabeth have been dating for a year. Elizabeth thinks that the excitement is gone in their relationship, so she meets Christopher at the cafe to talk about it...
Christopher: How are you sweetheart? I’ve really missed you this week...
Elizabeth: I’m fine but there’s something I want to talk to you about...
Christopher: Do you want to go to the cinema tomorrow?
Elizabeth: Stop changing the subject! And no, I don’t.
Christopher: What’s wrong with you? Have I done something to hurt you?
Elizabeth: I need some space... I think we’re moving too fast. The excitment is gone, and I don’t think I’m ready for this kind of relationship.
Christopher: Are you serious? Are you breaking up with me?
Elizabeth: Yes, I am. It’s not you... It’s me...
Christopher: Well, I’m really shocked! We’ve had so many good times together. How can it be so easy for you to end our relationship?
Elizabeth: I think we should start seeing other people.You deserve better... İ think if would be better if we’re just friends.
Christopher: It sounds like you’ve already made your decision. I hope you won’t regret it, Elizabeth...
Elizabeth: I hope so too... I’ll see you around Christopher...
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To let down someone | To make someone disappointed when you have not fulfilled a promise. | She promised that she would be there but she let me down. | Feelings |
To break down | 1. To become very upset. 2. When something stops working | 1. She broke down when she opened her results. 2. The lift broke down. | Feelings |
To bring somebody/something down | 1. To make someone lose their powerful position. 2. To make something end. | 1. He brought his boss down by exposing personal emails. 2. The rise in export prices could bring the hospitality industry down. | Feelings |
To bottle something up | To refuse to talk about things when someone is worried or upset. | After his father passed away, he bottled his emotions up and wouldn’t talk to anyone. | Feelings |
To get something across | To make someone believe or understand something | He tried to get his point across but his manager wouldn’t listen. | Feelings |