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Making up after a fight in English
What to say when you apologize and make up after an argument.
Full script
Lin
Hey... I'm sorry. I overreacted.
Them
You did slam the door pretty hard.
Lin
The door is fine. I checked. Twice.
Them
Ha. I'm sorry too. I should've listened.
Lin
Can we talk about it? Like adults?
Them
Like adults. With snacks?
Lin
I brought bubble tea. Peace offering.
Them
Okay, I accept. Hug it out?
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Most useful
✓ I'm sorry. I overreacted.Own your reaction.
overreact = react too strongly
Both of you
✓ I should've listened.Admit your part.
should've + p.p. = regret
Like adults
✓ Can we talk about it?Ask to talk.
Better than silence
Save this
✓ Hug it out?Make-up hug?
hug it out = fix it with a hug
Quick answers
Most useful: what to say in English
Say “I'm sorry. I overreacted.” — own your reaction. overreact = react too strongly.
Both of you: what to say in English
Say “I should've listened.” — admit your part. should've + p.p. = regret.
Like adults: what to say in English
Say “Can we talk about it?” — ask to talk. Better than silence.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Hug it out?” — make-up hug. hug it out = fix it with a hug.