Vocabulary practice · Episode 147

Review the useful expressions from the episode

Study the episode’s central expressions with English definitions, nuance and examples, plus reviewed support-language versions where available.

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Expression 1

I should let you go

A polite way to end a conversation while showing consideration for the other person’s time.

Nuance: It is not literally about permission. It gently signals that the conversation is ending, especially on a friendly phone call.

I know you have an early meeting, so I should let you go.

It’s been lovely talking, but I should let you go.

Expression 2

I’d better get going

A natural way to say that you need to leave or finish the conversation now.

Nuance: The full form is “I had better get going”. It creates a clear transition towards leaving without necessarily sounding urgent.

I’d better get going; my train leaves in twenty minutes.

It’s getting late, so I’d better get going.

Expression 3

Let’s catch up soon

A warm suggestion that you talk again and share news in the near future.

Nuance: It can express a general friendly intention rather than a fixed plan. Add a specific day if you genuinely want to arrange the next conversation.

I’d better go, but let’s catch up soon.

Let’s catch up soon. Are you free next Tuesday?

Expression 4

It was good talking to you

A warm closing line after an enjoyable or useful conversation.

Nuance: The past tense treats the conversation as almost complete and helps signal a natural ending. A common reply is “You too”.

It was good talking to you. Give my regards to your family.

“It was good talking to you.” “You too.”

Expression 5

I won’t keep you

A polite way to say that you will not take any more of someone’s time.

Nuance: It is considerate and useful when the other person is busy. It can introduce the final goodbye without sounding abrupt.

I know you’re busy, so I won’t keep you.

I won’t keep you any longer. Thanks for your help.

Expression 6

I should get back to it

A natural way to say that you need to return to your work or previous activity.

Nuance: “It” refers to a task already understood from the context. The expression gives a practical reason to end the conversation.

This was a nice break, but I should get back to it.

I should get back to it before the deadline.

Expression 7

Let’s do this again soon

A friendly suggestion to repeat an enjoyable meeting or conversation.

Nuance: “This” refers to the shared activity. Like “Let’s catch up soon”, it sounds warmer and more reliable when followed by a concrete plan.

I had a great time. Let’s do this again soon.

Let’s do this again soon—how about next Friday?

Expression 8

Take care

A warm, common goodbye that expresses goodwill and concern for the other person.

Nuance: It works in friendly speech and messages. It is warmer than a neutral “goodbye” but does not require a long emotional farewell.

Thanks for calling. Take care!

Take care, and have a safe journey home.

Expression 9

I’ll be in touch

A promise or intention to contact someone again.

Nuance: It is useful in friendly and professional contexts. If action matters, make it specific by saying when or how you will contact the person.

I’ll be in touch when I have the final details.

Thanks for the meeting. I’ll be in touch next week.

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