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I was still waiting for my order when the restaurant closed.

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Narrator

I was still waiting for my order when the restaurant closed.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Don't wait too long to place your order; restaurants can close before you expect.

Describing Habits

I often find myself waiting until the last minute, and sometimes my order isn't ready in time.

Asking About Others

Did you manage to get your order before the restaurant closed?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I had ordered earlier, I wouldn't have missed my meal.

Rephrased versions

Formal

My order remained unfulfilled upon the restaurant's closure.

Casual

My food wasn't ready when the place shut down.

Simpler English

I was still waiting for my food, and then the restaurant closed.

Phrases to learn

waiting for my order

Anticipating the arrival of a purchased item.

restaurant closed

The establishment ceased operations.