Checking on a sick friend in English
Everyday English for checking on a sick friend. Key line: “Hey Ben, can I drop by with some soup?”
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
short visit, often on the way
In speech, it means going for a short time
only eating crackers
live on = keep going with only that
say this to calm the other person
Natural when you reassure someone
good way to end a sick visit
Common closing when visiting someone sick
Quick answers
on the way: what to say in English
Say “drop by” — short visit, often on the way. In speech, it means going for a short time.
make do: what to say in English
Say “live on crackers” — only eating crackers. live on = keep going with only that.
reassure: what to say in English
Say “nothing weird this time” — say this to calm the other person. Natural when you reassure someone.
leaving: what to say in English
Say “let you rest” — good way to end a sick visit. Common closing when visiting someone sick.