Wǒ xiān zǒu le.
我先走了。
I’ll head out first.
Real meaning: I’m escaping this awkward situation.
Gǎi tiān liáo.
改天聊。
Let’s talk another day.
Real meaning: I’m not interested in continuing.
Wǒ qù jiē ge diàn huà.
我去接个电话。
I need to take this call.
Real meaning: I need an excuse to leave.
Nǐ xiān máng nǐ de.
你先忙你的。
You go ahead and get back to work.
Real meaning: Please leave me alone.
Huí tóu lián xì.
回头联系。
I’ll get back to you later.
Real meaning: I’m not going to get back to you.
Wǒ men děng yí xià zài liáo ba.
我们等一下再聊吧。
Let’s talk later.
Real meaning: I don’t want to continue right now.
Bù hǎo yì si, wǒ yǒu diǎn shì qíng yào máng.
不好意思，我有点事情要忙。
Sorry, I have something to do.
Real meaning: I need an excuse to leave without offending.
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