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Happy anniversary in English (advanced)

Advanced English for happy anniversary. Key line: “*Happy* *anniversary*, *Noah*. I still can't believe you've put up with me this long.”

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Lin
Happy anniversary, Noah. I still can't believe you've put up with me this long.
Them
Honestly, I deserve a medal—but I'd settle for you not stealing my fries.
Lin
Wow, one little anniversary speech, and suddenly you're rewriting history.
Them
Rewriting? You call it sharing; I call it a fries disappearance.
Lin
Fine, tonight I'll even let you have the last bite—maybe.
Them
That's the most romantic thing you've said, and somehow also the scariest.
Lin
See? We keep the spark alive with low-stakes threats and excellent timing.
Them
Exactly—happy anniversary. I'll treasure this moment... and guard my fries.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

tolerate
✓ put up with me

put up with me

Usually takes a person

accept less
✓ settle for

settle for

accept less than you want

rewrite
✓ rewriting history

rewriting history

often used to tease someone's version

last bite
✓ the last bite

the last bite

common when talking about food

Quick answers

tolerate: what to say in English

Say “put up with me” — put up with me. Usually takes a person.

accept less: what to say in English

Say “settle for” — settle for. accept less than you want.

rewrite: what to say in English

Say “rewriting history” — rewriting history. often used to tease someone's version.

last bite: what to say in English

Say “the last bite” — the last bite. common when talking about food.

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