The Key Expressions and Words
It’s been ages: An informal phrase meaning it has been a long time.
Look at you: An expression used to show admiration, surprise, or recognition of someone's appearance, achievements, or actions.
Feels like a lifetime: A common expression to exaggerate how long something seems.
Time flies: An idiom meaning time passes quickly.
Left that behind: A phrase indicating someone has moved on from a previous job, habit, or situation.
Rat race: An idiom referring to a competitive, high-pressure environment, often in work or city life.
Far more [something] than…: A phrase used to emphasise a significant difference in degree or extent between two things.
Clears your head: An idiom meaning to help you think more clearly or feel relaxed.
Let’s make it happen: An informal phrase expressing enthusiasm about following through with a plan.
Proper catch-up: A British expression meaning a thorough conversation to share updates.
Walk down memory lane: An idiom meaning to reminisce about past events or memories.
[Scene: John and Henry meet at a café for the first time in years.]
John:
Henry! It’s been ages–you haven’t changed a bit!
Henry:
John! Look at you! It feels like a lifetime since we last caught up.
John:
It really does. How long has it been? Five years?
Henry:
Closer to six, I reckon. Time flies, doesn’t it?
John:
It does. So, how’s life these days? Are you still working in finance?
Henry:
I left that behind a couple of years ago. It was becoming too much—a proper rat race. I’m teaching economics at the university now. Suits me much better. What about you? Still travelling the world?
John:
Not so much anymore. Believe it or not, I’ve settled down in Edinburgh—and I got married last year.
Henry:
No way! Congratulations! What’s she like?
John:
She’s amazing—kind, clever, and far more organised than I’ll ever be. How about you? Any big changes in your life?
Henry:
Well, no wedding bells for me yet, but I’ve taken up photography. It’s turned into a real passion project.
John:
Photography? That’s brilliant. What kind of photos do you take?
Henry:
Mainly landscapes. There’s something about being in the countryside that really clears your head, you know?
John:
Henry:
That’s a brilliant idea! Let’s make it happen. I’d love to meet your wife too.
John:
It’s a deal. But first, let’s order some coffee and have a proper catch-up. I want to hear all about what you’ve been up to these past six years.
Henry:
You’re on. This is going to be a real walk down memory lane, isn’t it?
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