Lesson 6 - Mark And Cindy Make Dinner Plans Flashcards
It’s finally happening (often used to express frustration that something is late in happening)
վաղուց ժամանակն ա
IT’S ABOUT TIME
Brian finally got a job? It’s about time. He’s been hanging around the house for over a year
to be delayed
to become otherwise engaged
задержка լինել
TO GET HELD UP
Sorry I’m late. I got held up in a meeting.
to worsen
to become bad
վատթարանալ
TO GO DOWNHILL
The service at this hotel has really gone downhill. They don’t even help you with your luggage anymore.
very crowded
overcrowded
ահավոր մարդաշատ
PACKED TO THE RAFTERS
The Retox Rock Bar in New York is always packed to the rafters on Saturday nights.
to pay the bill
TO PICK UP THE TAB
You paid last time we went out for lunch. Let me pick up the tab this time.
- no way
առըհա թե
թոբաթե - used to express intensity
LIKE HELL
- ”Jeff says he already paid you back.” — ”Like hell he did!”
- When he saw the bear, Alex started running like hell.
to cancel a date
TO BREAK ONE’S DATE
Sorry to break our date, but I can’t make it to the movies tonight.
to end a romantic relationship
to get divorced
բաժանվել
TO SPLIT UP
Did you hear the news? Laura and Tony have split up!
an ok−looking girl or woman
a female who’s not very attractive
PLAIN JANE
”Is Rich’s new girlfriend pretty?” — ”No, to tell you the truth, she’s a plain Jane.”
it’s worth it
it’s a good idea to
it is beneficial to
IT PAYS TO
Although the restaurant was very crowded, we got seated right away. It pays to be friends with the owner!
էդ թեման մի բացի
you shouldn’t raise that topic
DON’T GO THERE
”Why did you lose your job?” — ”Don’t go there.”
a sensitive issue
a topic that is likely to bring out emotions in people
TOUCHY SUBJECT
Don’t ask Joy how old she is. Age is a touchy subject for her.
