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Jul 2014
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AEE 141: Four Phrases to Politely End a ...

Lindsay Mcmahon And Michelle Kaplan
About this episode

Today you’ll hear a conversation between the co-hosts where Lindsay tries politely escape the boredom of looking at her co-host's vacation photos.

Learn how to politely end a boring conversation in English today!

 

Here are some phrases that you should NOT use:

  • “Ok bye.”
  • “See you later.”
  • ” I have to go to the bathroom.”

 

Here are some phrases to get out of the conversation:

  • “Ya know what? I really gotta get going.”
  • “I’d love to hear more but I gotta run.”
  • “I have to be somewhere.”
  • “It was great talking to you but I want to talk to someone else over there.”

 

Talk to us in the comments!

Have you tried to use these phrases?

Did you successfully get out of the conversation? Tell us what happened!

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