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.