10 · Conversation
“We must do this again sometime.”
A real invitation or a friendly goodbye?
Mary's model recording
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Meaning
“Let's meet again in the future.”
What it can imply
Sometimes it's a real plan. Often it's a warm way to end the meeting, with no fixed plan. “Sometime” is hedging language on purpose.
Context and register
If they suggest a date or follow up later, it's real. If not, take it as a kind goodbye — not a broken promise.
In conversation
A friendly closing
Kate:This was lovely. We must do this again sometime!
Ana:Definitely! Take care.
Turning it into a plan
Kate:We must do this again sometime.
Ana:I'd love that — how about next month?
Kate:Perfect, I'll text you.
Would I use this?
Yes. If you really want to meet again, add something specific — that shows you mean it.
Your practice
Record yourself saying the phrase, then listen back and compare with Mary's model. Your recording stays on this device only — it is not uploaded, saved or analysed.