Leaving a conversation in English
What to say when you need to leave a chat because you're in a hurry.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Need to leave now.
Here, run means leave quickly, not actual running; you can also say I should get going.
Friendly: nice to see them
run into = meet by chance
Suggest lunch next week
catch up = talk and share updates
Casual goodbye
More casual than Goodbye; friends also say Catch you later!
Quick answers
You’re chatting, then remember you have class: what to say in English
Say “I've got to run.” — need to leave now. Here, run means leave quickly, not actual running; you can also say I should get going.
Don’t just leave: what to say in English
Say “It was great running into you.” — friendly: nice to see them. run into = meet by chance.
Maya “Let's catch up soon”: what to say in English
Say “Let's grab lunch next week.” — suggest lunch next week. catch up = talk and share updates.
Wave as you go: what to say in English
Say “See you later!” — casual goodbye. More casual than Goodbye; friends also say Catch you later!