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I wanted to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead.
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I wanted to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you're trying to save money, you might consider cooking at home instead of going out for dinner.
Describing Habits
I usually cook at home, even though I sometimes wish I could go out for dinner.
Asking About Others
Did you go out for dinner, or did you cook at home last night?
Sharing Hypotheticals
I had planned to go out, but if I hadn't cooked at home, I would have spent a lot more money.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I had intended to dine out, but opted to prepare a meal at home instead.
Casual
I was gonna go out to eat, but I decided to cook instead.
Simpler English
I wanted to eat out, but I cooked at home.
Phrases to learn
go out for dinner
To eat dinner at a restaurant.
cook at home
To prepare a meal at one's own residence.