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Coming and going B1

Heading out, getting back, and turning up at people's places.

get out of — leave a place or situationA: How did you get here so fast?
B: Traffic was terrible, but I finally got out of the taxi and walked the last block.

go back — returnA: Are you leaving already?
B: Yeah, but I’ll go back later to pick up my bag.

show up — arrive (especially unexpectedly or after being late)A: Did Sarah show up for dinner last night?
B: No, she texted that she was stuck in traffic.

Heading out the door

Alex: Right, I need to get out of the house in ten minutes or I'll miss the train.

Sam: Have you got everything? Keys, wallet?

Alex: Yeah. I'll come back for lunch, so leave the door on the latch.

Sam: Okay, see you later.

When are you back?

Sam: What time do you think you'll go back to the office?

Alex: Around two, I reckon — though I might show up a bit late, the traffic's awful.

Sam: No worries. If anyone turns up asking, I'll say you're on your way.

Dropping round

Alex: Do you want to come along? We're heading to Jo's.

Sam: Sure. Should I bring anything?

Alex: Just yourself. Last time half the street turned up anyway.

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