Lesson 24 - Madame Chu: Round Two Flashcards
unable to speak clearly because one is nervous or embarrassed
TONGUE-TIED
When Beth’s boss asked her why she was gone for three hours for lunch, she became tongue- tied.
to get comfortable with someone
to be nicer to someone after a period of time
WARM UP TO SOMEONE
At first I thought our new neighbors were strange, but I’m starting to warm up to them.
to waste time talking
to chat
TO SHOOT THE BREEZE
The postal clerk was shooting the breeze with one of the customers as the line got longer and longer.
very soon
ANY MINUTE NOW
I need to hang up. I’m expecting a phone call from my doctor any minute now.
to work very hard for not much reward
TO SLAVE AWAY
Jennifer slaved away at a big law firm for 10 years before finally deciding she’d rather work as a
teacher.
every day, over a long period of time
DAY IN, DAY OUT
Kendra lives right near the airport, so day in, day out, she hears airplanes taking off and landing.
to make money from
to profit from
TO CASH IN ON
The mall is open until midnight the entire week before Christmas to cash in on the holiday shopping rush.
has a lot of experience
BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK A FEW TIMES
We’re looking for an experienced money manager to manage the new fund — somebody who’s been around the block a few times.
to be honest with someone
to say openly what one is thinking about or planning
TO PUT ONE’S CARDS ON THE TABLE
Let me put my cards on the table. If I don’t get promoted this year, I’m going to leave the company.
believing
convinced
UNDER THE IMPRESSION
Jill is under the impression that if she does 100 sit−ups a day, she’ll flatten her stomach.
a great offer (note: sometimes also used to mean a bad offer one is forced to take)
AN OFFER ONE CAN’T REFUSE
The car salesman said, ”I’m going to make you an offer you can’t refuse!”
to start discussing business
to come to the point
TO GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS
With just a few months to go before the presidential election, the candidates are finally getting
down to brass tacks.
