Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

47.4 be going out (past continuous)

47.4.1 Stefan is asking Claire about her evening.

Stefan: How was your Saturday night? Do anything fun?

Claire: Well, I was going out with Rob to see a movie, but his car broke

down  on  the  way  there.  We  had  to  wait  ages  for  the  repair  guy  and  we

missed the movie.

Stefan: Oh no. That sucks.

Claire: Yeah. We ended up watching some crappy movie on TV.

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47.5 have/has gone out (present perfect)

47.5.1 Liz and Gabrielle are chatting after class. Gabrielle wants to go out at the weekend

and is inviting Liz to go with her.

Gabrielle: I really need to go out this weekend. I’m so sick of studying for

these exams. Come with me.

Liz: Oh, I shouldn’t. I’ve gone out three times in the last month. I have to

save some money. Otherwise, I won’t be able to afford my rent.

Gabrielle: Too bad. I guess I’ll have to wait until after the exams.

47.5.2 Jamie is driving with his younger brother, Don. Jamie lives in L.A. and Don is

visiting him from home in Arkansas. Jamie is taking his brother drinking with his friends in

downtown L.A.

Don: Man, this is great. I can’t wait to go to college.

Jamie: Why are you so excited?

Don: I dunno. I’ve never gone out in a big city before. It’s cool.

Jamie: Well, prepare yourself for a crazy night!

Don: Yeah!

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