English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "leaving home for" Mean?
Learn what "leaving home for" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Explain
Yeah, leaving home for the first time wasn't the best of times for me.
It means leaving home for the first time was not a good or easy experience for the speaker.
From School Hall, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reflecting on how hard it was to leave home for the first time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a difficult personal memory. It sounds reflective and is not a phrase people usually use in quick everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Leaving home for the first time wasn't the best of times for me.
2
Leaving home for the first time was hard for me.
3
I didn't handle leaving home very well.
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