Conversation: Casual Chat with a Friend
Jake: Hey, Sarah! You look exhausted. What's up?
Sarah: Yeah, I pulled an all-nighter studying for my history exam. I’m totally running on fumes right now.
Jake: Oh man, that sounds rough. I hope you aced it!
Sarah: I don’t know, I kind of winged it. But fingers crossed!
Jake: Well, let’s grab some coffee. That should help you perk up.
Sarah: Sounds like a plan. Thanks for having my back, Jake!
Jake: No worries! That’s what friends are for.
Understanding the Idioms and Slang
Pull an all-nighter – To stay awake all night, usually to study or work.
Running on fumes – To be very tired but still going.
Ace (something) – To do extremely well on a test or task.
Wing it – To do something without preparation.
Perk up – To become more alert or energetic.
Have (someone's) back – To support and help someone.
These phrases are commonly used in everyday conversations, especially among students and young professionals. Learning them will help you sound more natural and understand native speakers better.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct idioms or slang words from the list above:
I forgot to prepare for my speech, so I just had to ____________ it.
After working for 12 hours straight, I was completely _____________.
My friend helped me move to my new apartment. He always _____________.
Lisa stayed up all night finishing her project. She had to _____________.
I think I did really well on my test. I might have ___________ it!
I need some coffee to ____________ before my next class.
Answer Key:
Wing
Running on fumes
Has my back
Pull an all-nighter
Aced
Perk up
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