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