Lesson 11 - Bob Drives a Hard Bargain

Question 1

I’m fine
չեմ բողոքում

Answer 1

CAN’T COMPLAIN

• How’s business, Mike?
• Can’t complain. I sold a lot of computers this month.

Question 2

to perform calculations

Answer 2

TO CRUNCH NUMBERS

Scott loves to crunch numbers, so he decided to become an accountant.

Question 3

to be tough in negotiating an agreement
to negotiate something in your own favor

Answer 3

TO DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN

I wanted to pay less for the car, but the salesman drove a hard bargain.

Question 4

to get started

Answer 4

TO GET THE BALL ROLLING

Let’s get the ball rolling on this project. We’ve only got one week to finish it.

Question 5

How are you?

Answer 5

HOW’S IT GOING?

“How’s it going?” Vladimir asked me. “Not bad,” I replied.

Question 6

to earn enough money to support oneself
ապրուստ վաստակել

Answer 6

NOW YOU’RE TALKING

You’d like to offer me a $10.000 raise and a corner office? Now you’re talking.

Question 7

այ էս ուրիշ բան

Answer 7

OUT OF THE QUESTION

My friend Emily wanted me to climb Mount McKinley with her, but I told her it was out of the question.

Question 8

impossible
բացառվում ա

Answer 8

OUT OF THE QUESTION

My friend Emily wanted me to climb Mount McKinley with her, but I told her it was out of the question.

Question 9

to make an offer more attractive

Answer 9

TO SWEETEN THE DEAL

IBM offered to sweeten the deal by giving John a company car if he agreed to work for them.

Question 10

accept or reject an offer, usually a final one
ուզում ես ուզի, չես ուզում մի ուզի

Answer 10

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

The highest salary we can offer you is $50.000 a year - take it or leave it.

Question 11

to persuade someone to do something
to leave someone no other choice

Answer 11

TO TWIST SOMEONE’S ARM INTO DOING STH

Ted didn’t want to get another tattoo on his back, but Amber twisted his arm.