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The school run B1

Getting the kids out the door without losing your mind.

do up — fastenA: Can you help me do up this bracelet?
B: Sure, just hold still for a second.

grow out of — become too big forA: Why are there so many old clothes in this bag?
B: Oh, Lily grew out of them last year.

hurry up — move fasterHurry up, we're going to be late! (casual)
Whenever you're ready — we're a little pressed for time. (polite)

Out the door

Mum: Right, hurry up, we're going to be late. Coat on.

Child: It won't do up, the zip's stuck.

Mum: Let me have a go. There, all done up. Right, shoes.

Child: These ones hurt my toes.

New shoes again

Dad: He's grown out of those shoes already.

Mum: Again? I only got them at Easter.

Dad: I know. We'll have to nip out and get him a bigger pair.

Mum: Fair enough. Right, come on, you two, hurry up.

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