It’s raining/pouring/coming down in buckets outside and I’m completely/totally/utterly locked out of my house! I tried everything/all my tricks but the door is tightly/firmly/securely shut. My keys are safely inside/trapped inside/lost inside. I don't know what to do!
* Could someone please help me get in/break in/figure out how to get back into my house?
* Is there a locksmith/handyman/someone nearby who could come and help me out/rescue me/unlock the door?
I'm freezing/cold/starting to shiver and I need to get warm/get inside/make it back home as soon as possible.
Car Trouble: Keys Inside, Stuck Outside
Ugh, there’s absolutely nothing more frustrating than being stranded because your keys are confined within your car. You've tried every conceivable method, but that stubborn door simply stays closed. You might even be starting to panic as you realize how challenging this situation is.
- Fingers crossed, you finally arrive at your car, and realize—your keys are locked within! Your heart sinks. What do you do? Do you try of breaking into the car yourself|it yourself|by yourself? Or do you phone a roadside assistance and just hope for the best?
- Take a deep breath!
- See if there are any other ways in.
- Reach out to someone you trust.
Trapped! My Keys Are In My Locked Car
It happened again. I walked up to my/your/it's car, totally focused on/thinking about/caught up with something else/where I was going/what I had to do, and realized/found out/suddenly remembered that my keys were inside the car/locked inside/trapped in my vehicle/ride/auto. I slapped/kicked/jabbed my forehead in frustration. Of course! The only time I could be this forgetful/careless/absent-minded is when I'm already running late/in a hurry/up against the clock. Now what? My phone is dead/almost dead/buried deep in my bag, and there isn't a soul/person/single living creature around to help.
Maybe/ Perhaps/I wonder if I can jimmy/pick/get into the car with something? Nope/No way/Definitely not. That wouldn't work, and besides, I don't want to/feel get your keys out of a locked car like/have any desire to risk damaging my car. This is a classic/major/serious problem.
- Reach out to a tow truck? That would be the safest/most reliable/least stressful option, but it's definitely expensive/costly/going to break the bank.
- Search for a spare key? Maybe/Perhaps/It's worth a shot.
{I guess it's time to/This is my chance to/The only thing left to do is to think outside the box.
Locked Out : Lost My House Keys
Just my luck! I was/am/have been walking around like a crazy person with my pockets turned out. I can't believe it, I lost my house keys! Now I'm stuck outside my own place. It's the worst/most awful/craziest feeling in the world. {I checked/Did I check/Have I checked every pocket, but they're nowhere to be found. I even looked under the mat/rug/door. This is a disaster/an absolute nightmare/terrible.
Now what?
Out in the Cold: My Keys Disappeared
Well, here I lean, a prisoner outside my own dwelling. The latch is shut tight, and my entry permits have vanished into thin air. As if the world were playing with me, I've rummaged high and low, but they're nowhere to be seen.
This is a true fiasco. My phone's drained, and I'm starting to feel the chill. I've even tried using a spoon as a makeshift key, but that seems more unlikely than helpful.