Idiom: to be on the same page: used as an expressionFirst example: Tracy and Derek own a clothing company. They have to make a lot of important decisions every day. They talk to each other about each decision that they make. Most of the time,
Idiom: To take into account; used as a verb First example: Susan wanted to buy a new car that cost thirty thousand dollars. The salesman told her that she could get a car loan, but she would have to pay $500 a month for the
Example 1: Mark: Hi, Joanne. You look a little tired. Are you OK? Joanne: Hey, Mark. Yeah, I’m all right. I have been really busy recently. My new job is pretty demanding and I’ve got a few big projects to complete for school. I haven’t
Example 1: Ron: Hey Sally, let’s see a movie at the theater tonight. Sally: That’s a great idea! What should we see? Ron: I really want to see the new “Rambo” movie! It looks awesome! Sally: Hmm, could we see that movie another day? I
Idiom: a bunch of Context #1: Jim: I need to go to the store to get some pens for my class. Steve: Really? I have a bunch of extra pens. I can give you like 10 if you want. Jim: Are you sure? That would
Idiom: to skip something Context #1: Jerry: Man, I am so hungry. Sam: Well, didn’t you eat lunch? Jerry: That’s the problem. I was so busy at work today that I had to skip lunch. Sam: You should keep some snacks at work for next
Example: Iain: “Hi, Ligia! Happy birthday!” Ligia: “Thank you, Iain! I am so happy it’s my birthday!” Iain: “You are turning 30, right?” Ligia: “ I am actually turning 37… Pretty soon I’ll be over the hill.” Iain: “Ligia… you are still young! You’ll not
To let (someone) down: to disappoint, to not complete an expectation Jamie: Sorry I’m late, Mr. Tosca. Mr. Tosca: You told me your presentation would ready two hours ago. Our new clients are very angry. Jamie: Don’t worry, Mr. Tosca. I’ll explain everything to them.
Example 1: Boss: You’re still here? It’s almost 7:30! Employee: I know, don’t worry… I just want to get ahead because I have so much extra work to do this week. Boss: Wow, you’re a hard worker! But please take care of yourself, and don’t
Example 1: Mary: Let’s go to the Laker game this weekend! Steve: Sounds like fun, but the traffic around Staples Center is such a nightmare… ugh! Mary: How about if we leave early to beat traffic, and then have dinner downtown before the game? Steve:
