Cancelling a Date
I can't wait
Phrase
used to say that you are very excited about doing something
I can't wait
Donnie (answering his phone): Hey, glad you called! I can't wait for our date tonight.
last-minute
Adjective
at the last possible time when something can be done
last-minute
Caitlin: I’m so sorry... I know it’s last-minute, but I can’t meet you for dinner.
come up
Phrase
to occur in usually a sudden or unexpected way
came up
Caitlin: Something came up.
I'm sorry to hear that
Phrase
used to express sympathy or sadness
I'm sorry to hear that
Donnie: I’m sorry to hear that, are you alright?
family emergency
Noun
something upsetting that happens in your personal life that you want to keep private
family emergency
Caitlin: I’m fine, thanks. It’s sort of a family emergency.
say no more
Phrase
used to say that one understands what someone is trying to imply
say no more
Donnie: Say no more. Do what you need to and call me when you can.
be in touch
Phrase
used to say that you will communicate with someone at some point in the future
be in touch
Caitlin: Thanks for understanding, I’ll be in touch.
back out
Phrase
to decide not to do something that you had agreed to do
backed out
Donnie (calling Justin): Hey, my date just backed out on me.
that sucks
Phrase
used to say that something is very bad or unpleasant (informal + sometimes impolite)
that sucks
Justin: That sucks man. Do you want to come over?
be up for
Phrase
to want to have or do something
be up for watching
Donnie: Sure, I'd be up for watching a movie or something.
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