At the movies

در این مکالمه دو نفره که قرار بود یکی از دوستان برای تماشای فیلم به دیگر دوستان ملحق شود از  took off استفاده شده است که در اینجا به معنی left  است.

? Chris: I wonder what is detaining Steve

! Lisa: Oh I forgot to tell you, He is not gonna show up. He called just before we took off

 ?Chrise: What kind of excuse did he give you this time

.Lisa: Something about his car dying again