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Leaving a party early in English
Everyday English for leaving a party early. Key line: “Hey Ben, do you mind if I *head* *out* a little *early*?”
Full script
Lin
Hey Ben, do you mind if I head out a little early?
Them
Not at all. You already survived my cousin's dance moves.
Lin
Thanks. My feet are done, and the cake is calling me.
Them
Want me to wrap you a piece for the road?
Lin
Yes, but hide it, or I'll come back.
Them
Fair. Last time, you left and returned for seconds.
Lin
I had fun, but if I stay, I'll start singing.
Them
Then go now; the cake deserves a quieter goodbye.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
leave
✓ head out a little earlysay you'll go early
more natural than leave
mind
✓ Do you mind if I ...?polite way to ask
Polite opener, then a full sentence
take
✓ for the roadto eat on the way
often for packed food or drinks
had fun
✓ I had funnice to say before leaving
Natural before you go
Quick answers
leave: what to say in English
Say “head out a little early” — say you'll go early. more natural than leave.
mind: what to say in English
Say “Do you mind if I ...?” — polite way to ask. Polite opener, then a full sentence.
take: what to say in English
Say “for the road” — to eat on the way. often for packed food or drinks.
had fun: what to say in English
Say “I had fun” — nice to say before leaving. Natural before you go.