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Describe the kids you grew up around and the street or area where you all played. What was the scene?

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A natural way to answer

I grew up on a quiet cul-de-sac, which was perfect for playing safely. There were about six of us around the same age, and we grew up together practically as siblings. We'd ride bikes, play football, and generally fill the days roaming the neighbourhood.

Key phrases to use

  • buzz with — to be full of energy, activity, or noise“The market was buzzing with people.”
  • knock for someone — to call at someone's house to ask them to come out“I'll knock for you at ten.”
  • look out for someone — to take care of someone and protect them“We always looked out for each other.”
  • grow up together — to spend your childhood years alongside one another“We grew up together on the same street.”
  • fill the days — to spend your time doing particular things“We filled the days with games and adventures.”
  • run wild — to play or behave freely with no supervision or limits“The kids ran wild all summer.”
  • bottle a feeling — to capture and keep a feeling so you could have it again“If only I could bottle that feeling of freedom.”

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