Come on. – Conversation Practice

Devin: Let’s go bungee jumping in the park today.

Kyle: No way. That is way too scary for me. I’m afraid of heights.

Devin: Come on. It will be fun. It might be a little scary before you do it, but after you do it, you will have an amazing feeling.

Kyle: I’m not sure if I can.

Devin: Come on. I promise that you will be happy after you do it.

Kyle: How about I go with you and just watch you?

Devin: I want to do it together. It will be more fun that way.

Kyle: Let’s go to the park, and I will think about it on the way.

Devin: Fair enough. Well, come on. Let’s go.

1. Come on.: an expression used to encourage somebody to do something

  • A) I don’t think I’m going to apply for that job. I won’t get it anyway.
B) Come on. You should apply.

  • A) I’m not pretty and nobody likes me.
B) Come on. Don’t be so negative. You’re a great person.

2. to be afraid of heights: to be scared of high places

  • She is afraid of heights.

  • I don’t want to go skydiving because I am afraid of heights.

3. Fair enough.: Okay.; That works.

  • A) I can’t review your paper today, but I will do it tomorrow.
B) Fair enough.

  • A) If you help me, then I will help you.
B) Fair enough.