Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

46.3 went out (past tense)

46.3.1 Ethan and Fred work together at ABC Corp. Ethan is looking for their colleague,

Pam.

Ethan: Hey Fred. Have you seen Pam today?

Fred: Sure. She’s definitely in today. I think she went out for a smoke.

Ethan: Regular place?

Fred: Probably.

Ethan: Ok. I’ll go find her. I need to ask her something about one of my

projects.

46.3.2 Teresa and her friend, Tim are having coffee together and chatting about recent

events.

Teresa: What’s up, Tim? Have you got a cold?

Tim: I think so. I went out in the rain yesterday without an umbrella. I think

I caught a chill.

Teresa: Why did you do that?

Tim: I had no choice. I needed to go to the store to get groceries and I left

my umbrella in the office.

Teresa: Well I hope you feel better soon.

Tim: Thanks.

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