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A missing package in English (advanced)
Advanced English for a missing package. Key line: “Hi, any chance a package for me got dropped here by accident?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, any chance a package for me got dropped here by accident?
Them
Maybe. What's the name on it? My hallway's turning into a parcel zoo.
Lin
It should be under Lin, and it was marked delivered about an hour ago.
Them
Then yeah, I did spot one by my door, looking oddly important.
Lin
I was half expecting it to vanish; it contains a very dramatic tea mug.
Them
A tea mug? Then I definitely rescued it from the rain.
Lin
You're a lifesaver; mind if I grab it before the mug starts its career?
Them
Go ahead; if it starts auditioning, I'm charging it rent.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
misdelivery
✓ got dropped here by accidentleft at your place
More natural than "sent wrong"
delivered
✓ marked deliveredshown as delivered
Common delivery status
saved
✓ rescued it from the rainsaved from the rain
A bit dramatic, but natural
lifesaver
✓ You're a lifesaver.warm thanks
Natural when thanking someone
Quick answers
misdelivery: what to say in English
Say “got dropped here by accident” — left at your place. More natural than "sent wrong".
delivered: what to say in English
Say “marked delivered” — shown as delivered. Common delivery status.
saved: what to say in English
Say “rescued it from the rain” — saved from the rain. A bit dramatic, but natural.
lifesaver: what to say in English
Say “You're a lifesaver.” — warm thanks. Natural when thanking someone.