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My phone's about to die B1

The race against a dying battery — asking for a charger, finding a socket, and topping up before you head out.

die — (battery) run out completelyMy phone died on the train, so I had no idea what time it was.

plug in — connect to powerJust plug it in over there by the kettle — there's a free socket.

charge up — fill the batteryI'll just charge up my phone before we head out — it's nearly dead.

Borrowing a charger

Joe: Have you got a charger? My phone's about to die — I'm on two percent.

Aria: Yeah, there's one by the telly. Just plug it in there.

Joe: Cheers. I'll charge it up for a bit before we leave.

Aria: No rush, we've got half an hour.

Before a day out

Dad: Have you charged up your phone? You don't want it dying while you're out.

Ellie: It's nearly full. I plugged it in overnight.

Dad: Good. Take the cable just in case.

Ellie: Already in my bag, don't worry.

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