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Getting ready for a night out B1

Deciding what to wear before heading out.

dress up — wear smart or special clothesA: Are you going to dress up for the party tonight?
B: Yeah, I think I’ll wear my new suit.

put on — wearA: Are you ready?
B: Almost. Let me put on my shoes.

go for — choose or try to getA: Which job are you going to apply for?
B: I think I'll go for the marketing position.

What to wear

Beth: Are people dressing up for this, or is it casual?

Nia: Bit smart, I reckon. I'm going for the blue dress.

Beth: I'll put on my good shirt then.

Nia: Perfect, we'll match.

Last minute

Nia: Right, which shoes shall I go for?

Beth: The black ones, definitely.

Nia: Done. No point dressing up and then ruining it with trainers.

Beth: Exactly. Come on, taxi's booked.

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