When the home wifi plays up B1
Sorting out a dodgy internet connection at home — the everyday moans and quick fixes when the wifi won't behave.
play up — (of a device or connection) work badlyThe wifi's been playing up all morning, so I can't get on any of my emails.
restart it — turn it off and onCould you try restarting it first? (polite)
Just restart it, that'll fix it. (casual)
drop out B2 — (call) lose connectionSorry, you dropped out for a second there — can you say that last bit again?
The wifi keeps cutting out
Sam: Is your internet alright? Mine's playing up again — I can't load anything.
Priya: Yeah, my video call keeps dropping out too. It's done it three times this morning.
Sam: Have you tried turning the router off and on?
Priya: Not yet. I'll restart it and see if that sorts it.
On a call from the back room
Mark: You keep dropping out — I think the signal's rubbish where you are.
Lena: Sorry, the wifi's been playing up all day back here.
Mark: Maybe move nearer the router?
Lena: Good idea. Let me restart it first, then I'll come through to the front room.