Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

38.4 be getting to (past continuous)

38.4.1 Sarah and Mohammad are friends who haven't met for a long time. They are having

dinner and telling each other their news.

Mohammad: So what's new with you?

Sarah: Actually, I have a new job!

Mohammad: Really? Me, too!

Sarah: Wow. Why did you quit your last job. I thought you liked it.

Mohammad: I did at first, but after a while I wasn't getting to do anything

interesting so I decided to look for another job. How about you?

Sarah: Well, I decided to take a less busy job because I wasn't getting to

have a social life.

Mohammad: Good idea, if you can afford to.

Sarah: Well, I have less money now, but I’m much happier.

Mohammad: Good.

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