Going to a Party
Bill and Marie are trying to decide what to wear to an end-of-year party at school…
Bill: Marie, guess what! Our class is planning the end-of-year party!
Marie: Cool! I love getting dressed up! Is there a theme?
Bill: Yes, the theme is retro, so anything our parents would have worn when they were our age. You should look at some old photos…
Marie: That’s a great idea! Do we have to dress formally or casually?
Bill: Well, my dad never dressed formally when he was my age. He was always wearing flare jeans, t-shirts, and leather jackets.
Marie: From what I remember from the photos, my mum wore long T-shirts with wide belts and leggings, lots of necklaces, bracelets, and long earrings.
Bill: Let’s have a look online to see what teens were wearing in the eighties. We might find some inspiration there too.
Marie: My aunt is the person to ask! She studied fashion at university, so she’ll know all about clothing in the eighties.
Bill: Great! Let’s see what we can find out… There’s a prize for the best outfit, so it’ll be worth the effort!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
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To come across
something
| To find something unexpectedly. | He came across a nice, little restaurant while he was walking through the town. | Entertainment and Food |
To check out |
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| Entertainment and Food |
To eat out | To eat in a restaurant. | When I lived in France, I used to eat out every weekend. | Entertainment and Food |
To polish something
off
| To finish eating food or doing work quickly |
| Entertainment and Food |
To snack on something
| To eat small amounts of food between meals | If you eat breakfast in the morning, you’re less likely to snack on biscuits. | Entertainment and Food |