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Ending a date in English (advanced)
Advanced English for ending a date. Key line: “I had a really good time tonight, and I'd be up for round two.”
Full script
Lin
So, before we call it a night, can I ask you something?
Them
Sure—unless this is about the fries I definitely didn't steal.
Lin
I had a really good time tonight, and I'd be up for round two.
Them
Round two sounds promising; I still maintain those fries jumped onto my plate.
Lin
Bold claim. Then maybe you can make it up to me next week?
Them
I'd like that. How about Friday, and I promise to order my own fries?
Lin
Friday works—just text me when you get home, okay?
Them
Deal. And next time, your fries are officially under witness protection.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ending
✓ call it a nightUse when wrapping up
Natural when ending plans
Round two
✓ be up for round twoWant to meet again
Playful way to suggest another date
Fix it
✓ make it up to meAsk them to make up for it
Half-joking way to ask for a redo
Get home
✓ Text me when you get home.Ask them to text you
Common caring line after a date
Quick answers
Ending: what to say in English
Say “call it a night” — use when wrapping up. Natural when ending plans.
Round two: what to say in English
Say “be up for round two” — want to meet again. Playful way to suggest another date.
Fix it: what to say in English
Say “make it up to me” — ask them to make up for it. Half-joking way to ask for a redo.
Get home: what to say in English
Say “Text me when you get home.” — ask them to text you. Common caring line after a date.