Lesson 10 - Bob Visits the Village Market Flashcards
an approximate number
BALLPARK FIGURE
The auto mechanic didn’t know exactly how much the repairs would cost, but he was able to give me a ballpark figure.
you’re welcome
DON’T MENTION IT
“Thanks for bringing the cookies,” I said to Susan. “Don’t mention it!” she replied.
to solve
to determine
հասկանալ-ջոկել
TO FIGURE OUT
Susan is sure she’ll never figure out why kids today behave the way they do.
from zero
FROM SCRATCH
You baked these muffins from scratch? They’re delicious.
to react with great enthusiasm or anger
TO GO NUTS [slang]
When Eminem appeared on stage, everyone went nuts.
to get ahead of yourself
to start doing something too soon
TO JUMP THE GUN
Let’s not jump the gun. We’ll start the fire once the meat is marinated.
I am joking.
կատակ եմ անում
JUST KIDDING
I was just kidding when I said your new orange dress makes you look like a pumpkin.
to act like a pig
խոզի պես քեզ պահել
MAKE A PIG OF ONESELF [slang]
I made a pig of myself by eating four slices of pie.
allocate time for something
MAKE TIME FOR SOMEONE OR STH
Don is a busy lawyer, but he always makes time for his family.
to prepare to work
թևերը քշտել
ROLL UP ONE’S SLEEVES
Let’s roll up our sleeves and finish making these cookies.
to wait patiently
TO SIT TIGHT
Sit tight, the doctor will be with you in a few minutes.
Ինչ կա չկա
WHAT’S UP?
What’s up? I haven’t spoken to you in a long time.
I agree with you
Ճիշտ էլ ասեցիր
YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN
You think our house needs repairs? You can say that again - even our toilet is broken!