keep going Excuse me, I'm looking for Lee’s Lighting. MORE EXAMPLES @ A: “Can I stop running?” B: “No, keep going. You need the exercise.” A: “Should we stop working at 6 o’clock?” B: “No, let’s keep going until 8 o'clock.”Come in! I'm Alan Lee. #) v) A: “I’m Bill Jones.” B: “Nice to meet you, Mr. Jones.” A: “You can call me by my first name.” B: “Alright. Hello Bill.” A: “I'd like you to meet Don Clinton.” B: “Hello Mr. Clinton.”I'd like to show you some samples. Cant drop by your office later? “You left your book in my car. Ill drop by your house and give it to you.” “I dropped by the camera store to pick up our photos.” For left, see page 232 For pick up, see page 62Can I put you on hold? Please wait. Ask this during a phone call. Can | put you on hold for a minute? Someone's at my door. A: “Can I speak to the manager?” B: “Can I put you on hold for a minute? I'll see if he’s here.” A: “Hello, ABC Market? Do you have any fresh raspberries?” B:*Can I put you on hold while | go and see if we have any left?” For left, see page 185in charge of responsible for; supervisor of ‘Tom smith isin Smith is in (charge of acl a 7 ) ah / “I'd like to speak to the person in charge of customer service.” “He’s in charge of training new staff.” NOTE: sometimes in charge of + ingrunning short of time getting close to a deadline “I have to work late tonight. I need to finish a project, and I’m running short of time.” “I'd like to finish this meeting soon. Let’s move on to the next point because we're running short of time.” For move on, see page 209ACROSS 1) ‘This is Stephen Jackson.” * “Nice to meet you, Mr.__.” 4) “Your test is tomorrow. You haven't studied yet! You’re running _____ time!” 5) “Let’s stop driving and have dinner.” = “No, let’s____. We will be there soon.” 6) (on the phone) “What time is the meeting?” *“CanI put you___? I'll ask my boss.” DOWN 2) “I’m a teacher. I'min____ 50 students.” 3) “Ifyou ___ ___ my house tonight, I'll give you the money.”get a move on go faster “The movie is going to start soon. Let’s get a move on or we'll be late.” “We have to get a move on if we want to fin- ish by Wednesday.” For by Wednesday, see page 117that’s K for Korea Say this to help people understand the spelling of a word. Ann Kim is our accountant. No Kim. That's K for Korea, | for India, M for Mexico. : “What’s your email address?” : “It’s [email protected]. That’s A for Af- rica, L for London, A for Africa, N for Nor- way, the number 76, at hotmail dot com.” : “My address is 22 Elm Street.” : “Sorry, what street?” : “Elm. That’s E for England, L for Lon- don, M for Mexico.”How can I help you? This is often used when answering the phone in a workplace. Jenny Jones is our receptionist. Good morning. Lee’s Lighting. How can | help you? “Good afternoon. ABC Marketing. How can I help you?” “IMG Computers. This is Mary speaking. How can I help you?”it’s for you the caller wants to speak to you It’s for you. It’s your wife. y “Could you ask Chris to come to the phone? It’s for him. It’s his mother.” A: “The phone is ringing.” B: “Ill get it. I think it’s for me.” For Jil get it, see page 61in an hour one hour after now NOT an-hour-tater; NOT after-an-hour I'll be back in an hour. “She hasn’t arrived yet. She'll be here in 10 minutes.” “He is almost finished with high school. He will graduate in a few months.” For a different meaning of in, see page 215ahead of / on / behind schedule faster than planned / as planned / slower than planned le:50 oO > 'm ahead of schedule. Bs, i i'm behind schedule, schedule! MORE EXAMPLES » “Please drive faster. We are behind schedule.” A: “How’s the project coming along?” B: “Fine. Everything is on schedule.” For coming along, see page 228ACROSS 1) “Don’t forget to finish the report tomorrow.” * “I've already finished. I'm ______ schedule.” 4) (on the phone) “Can I speak to Jane?” * “One moment, please.... Jane! ___ you.” 5) (on the phone) “Good afternoon. This is the Hinton Hotel. How can___ ss?” DOWN 2) “Hurry up! We have to get __ * “Okay. I’ll get my coat quickly.” 3) “My name is Sam. That’s S___ Sweden, A, M.” 5) “I am driving to work now. | will arrive at work _ 15 minutes.”tied up busy doing something that you can’t stop A: “Can we meet today?” B: “Sorry, I’ll be tied up all day. How about tomorrow?” “’'m tied up now, but I'll be free in an hour.” For in an hour, see page 12When is a good time? When is a convenient time for you? Vil call you later. When is a good time? “Il have some papers for you to sign. When is a good time to drop by your office?” A: “Can we meet next weck?” B: “Sure, When is a good time for you?” A: “How about Friday at 10 a.m.?” For drop by, see page 3“I was held up at the airport for two hours! Customs officials went through my bags.” “I got home at 10 o’clock last night. I was held up at the office doing paperwork.” NOTE: paperwork = work that involves forms, documents and letters For went through, see page 194move something out of the way move something so that it doesn’t block you aol y Please move these “We're having a party, so I want to move the furniture out of the way.” “There are a lot of things on your desk. If you move them out of the way, I'll put your computer there.”upside down / right side up with the top part at the bottom / with the top part at the top / The box is upside down! Please turn itright side up! | MORE EXAMPLES » “Look! That picture is upside down. You hung it the wrong way.” “There’s a cake in this box. Please make sure the box is right side up.” For make sure, see page 353no wonder now I understand why | 143 deliveries tod. MORE EXAMPLES » : “Why is he so sad?” : “His wife just died.” : “No wonder he's sad.” : “This lamp doesn’t work.” :“You didn’t plug it in!” : “No wonder it doesn’t work!” >w> >> For plug it in, see page 124 For doesn't work, see page 162ACROSS 3) “Please move your bicycle _____ the way so I can park here.” 5) “I need to talk to you, but I know you are busy. When isa___?” * “How about 4 o'clock?” 6) “Sorry I’m late. | was____ at the post office. There was a long line!” DOWN 1) “Why are you so tired?” = “I just ran 15 miles.” *“Wow! —__—sryourre tired!” 2) Ifthe number6is____, it looks like the num- ber 9. 4) “Can you help me?” * “Sorry, I’m ____rright now. I’m helping another customer.” reSay this if you want to pay for someone's food or drink. It'son me. You paid last time. : “Lunch is on me today.” : “Thanks Jack.” : “It’s my pleasure.” : “Let’s split the check.” : “No, the drinks are on me today.” For split the check, see page 183stuck in traffic in a traffic jam Sue, I'll be home late. ) Im stuck in traffic, / MORE EXAMPLES » “Sorry ['m late. | was stuck in traffic for an hour.” “There’s no point in driving downtown dur- ing rush hour. You’ll be stuck in traffic,” NOTE: rush hour = the times of day with the busiest traffic, when many people are tray- eling to or from work For there’s no point, see page 212it slipped my mind I forgot i “ Dad. you forgot ~) ny birthday party! ) fl XN MORE EXAMPLES =» A; “Did you mail my letter?” B: “Oh, it slipped my mind. !"ll do it tomor- row.” “I was supposed to meet Fred last night, but I forgot. It slipped my mind.” For supposed to, see page 305.under a lot of pressure feeling stress 2 meen fs ished ¢ the report ve" 7 wars oe =\ “ \ ge farnps?t | Ci [74 . It’s only 8 o'clock, ) ON ‘ MORE EXAMPLES » : “Have you eaten lunch yet?” : “Yes, | had lunch an hour ago.” A B A: “Have you been to the post office yet?” B: “No, not yet. I’m going now.” For ago, see page 46ACROSS 2) (at a restaurant) “I'll pay.” = “No, lunch is ___ ___ this time.” = “Thank you.” 4) “Why are you late?” * “Iwas __ traffic.” 5) “Have you had lunch __?” * “No, I’m hungry.” 1) “I have a lot of deadlines this month. I'm un- der alot of__.” 2) “Could you take this book back to the li- brary?” * “Yes, I'll drop it ___ on my way to work.” 3) “You forgot to buy mild” « “Sorry. | was so busy it slipped __get through make contact with someone by phone \ ABC Plumbing. ) Please leave a \ / ge after MORE EXAMPLES » A: “I tried to call you, but [ couldn't get through” B: “Sorry. I turned off my cell phone.” “Don't call the bank at lunchtime. They are so busy. It’s difficult to get through.” For it’s difficult to, see page 300put up with something accept something bad a . | € plumber is coming \ to fix it tomorrow | so | have to put up with it today. “Your neighbor’s dog is so noisy! How can you put up with the noise?” “My office is freezing, but I put up with it because I love my job.” NOTE: freezing = very cold—— Hello, Plumber? This is anemergency! Weneed | you tocome right awey. / eS : “Waiter! | ordered soup 30 minutes ago!” * “'m sorry, Sir. [ll bring it right away.” : “The client is waiting. He needs the report.” : “lll get it right away.” For ago, see page 46x caused y / y was caused by x x made y happen / y happened because of x / Maybe a broken» \ | _{ pipe caused ) \ \. the problem. /~ ~ - That’s right. The problem was caused by a broken pipe A: “What caused the delay?” B: “Heavy rain caused the delay.” A: “The goods are damaged!” B: “The damage was caused by the shipping department.”it’s not the end of the world the situation is not very bad It's not the end of the world. Your hair | } Ay _will grow back. Se a MORE EXAMPLES » “I hurt my knee, but it’s not the end of the world. [ can still play golf.” A: “I failed my driving test!” B: “It’s not the end of the world. You can take the test again.”in the same boat in the same bad situation I know how ro) feel. We are in the same boat. 7) A: “My husband is often away on business.” B: “So is mine! We're in the same boat.” “We all lost money last year. We're all in the same boat.” For away on business, see page 262ACROSS 4) ‘I called Fred 10 times, but I can’t __ ___. The line is always busy.” 5) “I lost your report!” = *Don’t worry. It’s not the end of ____. I can print another copy.” 6) “What caused the car accident?” * “The acci- dent __ caused ___ ice on the road.” DOWN 1) *1 lost my job this year.” * “I lost my job too! We are in the same __.” 2) “Joe is sick. Call the doctor!” = “Let’s wait.” = “No, don’t wait! Call him!” 3) “My wife talks too much! She'll never change, so! _____ with her talking.”I’m not following you Say this if you don’t understand instructions, directions or an explanation. as / Turn left, then right and left again. Then go straight until E Street, then right and left at Ys x. — Z ‘ Im (aN ¢ I’m not following you ) ( K. Could you start again? A ~ MORE EXAMPLES » A: “To save the document, click on ‘copy’ then open a new file and click...” B: “I’m not following you. Click on what?” A: “He’s not unfriendly, he’s just not friendly.” B: “I’m not following you.”get cut off lose the connection during a telephone call Yes Bob, | e EERIE (Hsllo? Hello? \ / Are you there? We got cut off. MORE EXAMPLES » “There’s something wrong with my phone. I often get cut off.” A: “Hello?” B:“Hi. This is John again. We got cut off just now, so I’m calling you back.” For there's something wrong with, see page 347 For call you back, see page 193have change have smaller units of money —————— ‘Excuse me. Do you have change for a dollar? Y A: “Do you have change for $10?” B: “Yes, here are nine ones and some small change.” A: “Your coffee is $3, please.” B:“Here’s a 50 dollar bill.” A: “Sorry. I don’t hawe change for a fifty,” NOTE: small change = coins; bill = paper money; a fifty = a fifty dollar billdistance from a place Say this to show the distance between two places. Mr, Franks, | can't find your office. C office is 3 blocks) from the train station. / A: “Where’s Palo Alto?” B: “It’s about 30 miles from San Francisco.” “Our office is about 200 fect from Grand Centra] Station.”the second to last the thing before the last thing Mr. Franks can see \ you now. It’s the second to last door: \ the black door. \ ‘We went to France for a week. We were having a great time. But on the second to last day, I got sick.” A: “Which is your house?” B: “The second to last house on the street.”comes in is available in @ Th s lamp comes in 3 sizes. he MORE EXAMPLES » “This phone comes in blue, white or black. Which one should | buy?” “Instant soup comes in a plastic cup. And it comes in two flavors: chicken and beef. 1 prefer the beef soup.” For prefer, see page 247GRAB A PENCIL! « Puzzle #6 fr ACROSS 2) (on a cell phone) “Speak quickly. My battery is low. We might get___. 4) “Was Joe the last person to arrive?” « “Almost. He was the _________ last person.” 5) “This jacket three sizes: small, me- dium and large.” 6) “I need 25 cents for the phone, but I only have a $10 bill. Doyou____” DOWN 1) ‘Turn left, turn right, then right again, then left..." * “Huh? I’m not __ you. Could you start over?” 3) “Do you live near your office?” * “Yes, I live just two miles __ my office.”I'd like This is a polite way to say what you want. ~ (~ I'd like one > chocolate donut please _—_ MORE EXAMPLES » : “Vd like a ticket to Stanton City, please.” : “One-way or a round-trip ticket?” : “Can I help you?” : “Yes, I'd like to send this package to Mexico City.” D> U> NOTE: a round-trip ticket = a ticket that takes you somewhere, then brings you back[ve been waiting for a long time Say this for something you are still doing now. “I hope we arrive soon. We've been sitting in this airplane for seven hours!” “Please wake up the baby. He’s been sleep- ing for four hours.” NOTE: I’ve = 1 have; we've = we have; he’s = he hasmake up my mind decide A; “Are you going to buy the blue car or the green car?” B:“I don’t know. I hayen’t made up my mind yet.” “He’s finally made up his mind. He’s going to study business.”two weeks ago two weeks before now ——______—— ——LAPPY 30" aigmipay SPAGO'S eesowsst aN SS I started this \ restaurant 30 years ago! _/ MORE EXAMPLES @ A: “I just got married.” B: “When?” A: “Three days ago.” “He left the office five minutes ago. You just missed him.”cheers Sometimes we say this before drinking alcohol to offer good wishes. When we say this, we lift our glasses and touch them together, MORE EXAMPLES » A: “Cheers!” B: “Cheers! To a long happy life.” A: “Cheers. To your health.” B: “Cheers.” For to, see page 101discuss something talk about something NOT dtsetrss-abortsemething ~ Don‘tbeangry. Can — \_.we discuss the problem? — _— ZX “We need to discuss the travel arrange- ments.” “We can discuss the situation ai the mect- ing if you bring it up.” For bring it up, see page 178ACROSS 2) “We bought this house 25 years __.” 4) “Can I help you, Sir?” = “Yes, ’d ___ two cof- fees, please.” 6) Rearrange these letters to make a word that we sometimes say before drinking alcohol: ceresh DOWN 1) “Do you want to order the chicken or the fish?” * “I don’t know. I can’t. __s my mind.” 3) “When can we talk about the computer prob- lem?” * “We can __ it now.” 5) “I’m studying now. I’m tired because I've ___ studying for three hours!” Ss —S—SSstay up stay awake later than one’s usual bedtime ‘ou go to sleep. ‘m qoing to stay up. MORE EXAMPLES ®@ A: “Why are you so tired today?” B: “I stayed up late last night.” “When my husband works late, I stay up until he gets home.”oversleep wake up later than planned ——__ (Wake up! \ \ We overslept! MORE EXAMPLES ® “I’m behind schedule this morning because 1 overslept.” “IT use three alarm clocks so that I never oversleep.” For behind schedule, see page 13about to do something going to do something very soon 3 3 rneine | aam Ze We are about to start. Where's Tom? / A: “Is Dan still here?” B:*Yes, but you’d better talk to him now. He’s about to leave.” A: “Have you written that letter yet?” B:*No, but I’m about to do it right now.” For Have you ... yet?, see page 27on my way going to a place — but not at the place yet La STREES Tie Fs Vas _ A | & AVS Te | fe Cimon my way. aed MORE EXAMPLES » A: “Did you call the police?” B: “Yes, they’re om their way. They will be here very soon,” A: “We need some milk.” B: ‘Okay, I'll ask Dad to buy some on his way home.”get sidetracked become distracted from something important Ww many printers >) do we need? Cognany pre I need a printer... ~“ and a car, [What's wrong with \ your car Tom? ([~ MORE EXAMPLES » A: “You burned dinner.” B: “Yes. While I was cooking, my mom called and I got sidetracked.” “I didn’t finish my homework. There was a good movie on TV, so 1 got sidetracked.”gone for the day Say this when someone will not come back that day. (Do you know where) \ Mr lu ee = Nw i 2H es mK Ilene Wh ae SC for the day, MORE EXAMPLES @ A: “Could I speak to Mr. Couga?” B: “Sorry, he’s gone for the day. He will be in the office tomorrow morning.” “Kate’s gone for the day. You can reach her at home.” For reach, see page 254GRAB A PENCIL! «- Puzzle #8 ACROSS 5) “Are you busy?” * “Yes. I just finished cooking dinner, and 1 am about cat it.” 6) “| was busy working. Then my friend visited me, and | forgot about work. I got___.” DOWN 1) “If I don't set my alarm clock at night, | will ___ in the morning.” 2) “Last night I didn't go to bed early. 1 until 2 a.m.” 3) “My assistant is gone ___ —__— day. She'll be back in the office tomorrow.” 4) “I'm in my car driving to my office. I'm on __ to work.” 1in the lighting business Say this to show the industry someone works in. That's Mr. Lee. He's in the ) \_ lighting business. _/ = — MORE EXAMPLES » “Mr. Saito is in the shoe busimess. He ex- ports shoes.” A: “What do you do?” B: “I'm in the publishing business. I’m an editor.” NOTE: What do you do? = What is your job?a win-win situation a situation that has good results in many ways a ~ / \lovetobake. \ You love to eat. \ { Marrying you was | \a win-win situation. / “Buying a house is a win-win situation. If you sell it, you make money. If you keep it, you make money.” “I rent a room in my brother’s house. He needs the extra moncy. I necd a reom. It’s a win-win situation.”that’s it nothing more << (Are there any \more cookies? ——_——~. xe MORE EXAMPLES » A: “You're going to Europe? To France? Ger- many? Spain?’ B: “Just to Italy. That’s it.” A: “We have just 24 hours to finish this project!” B: “Twenty four hours? That’s it?” A: “Yes, that’s all the time we have.”it’s about time it is overdue, but it is finally happening >. ( Mom, | bought \ new jeans. ae Zz A: “The package arrived.” B:“It’s about time! [ve been waiting for weeks!” A: “Sam is getting married.” B:“Great. It’s about time. He’s 46 years old.” For ’ve been waiting, sce page 44= 4 MORE EXAMPLES = A: “The phone’s ringing.” B: “Il get it. I think it’s for me.” A: “The phone’s ringing.” B: “Could you get it? I’m busy.” For it’s for me, see page 11pick something up collect something TT C I'dlike to pickup >) my wife’s shoe please. / MORE EXAMPLES #* “I left my book at your house. Could I come over later and pick it up?” A: “Pm from ABC Company. I’m here to pick up an envelope.” B: “Oh, yes, here it is.” NOTE: pick something up, pick up some- thing, pick it up, NOT pick-tup-it For lefi, see page 232GRAB A PENCIL! - Puzzle #9 2 3 5 ACROSS 2) *This situation is good for you and good for me, It’s a__-___ situation.” 5) “For lunch I eat an apple.” * “Just an apple?” * “Yes, that’s. I’m on a diet.” 6) ‘The phone is ringing.” * “I'm in the shower!” * “Okay. I'll __” DOWN 1) “Yesterday, T took my shirt to the cleaners. When it’s clean, I'll___it__.” 3)*What business are you in?” = “I’m _ furniture business. I import furniture from China.” 4) “Mary finally graduated from college.” * ‘It’s ____ time! She’s been studying for LO years!”Can I take a rain check? Can we change the plan to another time in the future? --— ) Do you want to go to a movie tonight? Nese) (No, I'msick. > 3 J Can | take a ) ox c Z ~~ rain check? / : “I have to cancel our plans for lunch to- day. Can I take a rain check?” : “Sure. How about tomorrow?” : “Would you like to go out for dinner to- night?” : “Sorry, 1 can’t make it tonight. Can I take a rain check?” For can’t make it, see page 352take time off decide not to go to work for a short time “- B ¢ No, I'm sick. I took the day off. MORE EXAMPLES #@ “I took three months off after I had the baby.” “I’m going to take a weck off because | need a vacation.”on top of that in addition to; also Say this when the last piece of information is important. 7 ~ ¢ Tell me about yourself.) 3 years and I'ma hard worker. On top of that, \lcan speak 3 languages. _/ /“\wasa taxi driver for ) MORE EXAMPLES » “My ncighbor is noisy. He plays loud music at night and he has lots of parties. On top of that, his dog barks a lot!” “I’m very busy. I have two children, I work full-time, and on top of that | take evening classes.”put clothes on This is not the same as ‘wear’ clothes: first we put clothes on; then we are wearing clothes. You can putiton in | (Sere your uniform. the changing room. _/ —_ N “Tate breakfast quickly, put my coat on and ran out of the house.” “He’s only two years old. He doesn’t know how to put on his shoes.” NOTE: put something on, put on something, put it on, NOT puterit For doesn’t know how, see page 331I didn’t mean that Say this when someone does not understand what you said. NOT : (could you call >) \ the customer? _/ ———_. ——, ' CHEY customer! ) —_—. co \ Coa ty 3 (VAs XU ed's Bren Wk ve /\didn’t mean ma) 1 meant call him \_on the phone! _/ MORE EXAMPLES » A: “You're very big.” B: “You think I'm fat!” A: “No, I didn’t mean that. | meant you're very tall.” A: “I want you to work over the weekend.” B: “Boss, | can’t work every weekend!” A: “I didn’t mean that. | meant this week- end.”Do you mind if I join you? Ask this for permission to be with someone. (Do you mind») i : \lt I join you? , Vo G a ean ee =a - ~ (Of course not.) Have a seat. eS \ MORE EXAMPLES » A: “We're going to the movies.” B: “Do you mind if I join you?” A: “No, we don’t mind. Please come along.” A: “Hi Jane. Do you mind if I join you?” B: “Actually, I’m leaving now, but you can have my seat.”‘GRAB A PENCIL! « Puzzle #10 ACROSS 1) “I broke my leg! I can’t go to work, so I’m tak- ing two weeks __.” 2) “I'm going out to lunch.” * “Do you__ __i join you?” * “No. Please come.” 3) “I can’t meet you for lunch today. Can | take arain__?” 4) “Firefighters have to wake up and __ their clothes very fast.” DOWN 1) “My girlfriend is smart, interesting and sweet. On top______, she’s beautiful.” 2) “These shoes cost nine ninety.” = “$990!” = “No, I didn’t __ that. 1 meant $9.90.”/ t's Mr. Lee's birthday ({ soon. Let's each chip ) va $20 and buy a gift. UL “Every summer, my friends and | chip in $100 each to rent a boat.” “My older brothers and sisters chipped in to pay for my education.”drop someone off take someone to a place and leave them there S drop drop you off. off. QS C (Bye Thanks w) Aes me w) ee) aa) aL SLL [Ey Sa SS Re rea eft Come on. I'll of, “e A: “Could you drop me off at the bank?” B:*Sure, I’m going to drive right past the bank.” A: “Why are you late?” B:*I dropped Sharon off at her house. Her car broke down.”What’s the difference between A and B? How are A and B different? ~ ~ / What's the difference { between this tie ) \.__andthat tie? V / This one is made of silk. That one is \ made of cotton. MORE EXAMPLES » A: “What’s the difference between the words ‘large’ and ‘big’?” B: “There’s no difference.” A: “What’s the difference between these two cell phones?” B: “One has a digital camera and the other onc docsn’t.”end up doing something finally do something I looked at lots of things but i > “ee tended up buying this waten,, Zs A (ee | & Ae pe \ ere VA | Fee] ] OY SA) MORE EXAMPLES » “Tim was a bad student. How did he end up becoming a doctor?” “At first business was good. But our costs were very high, So, we ended up losing moncy.”you shouldn’t have Say this to show appreciation when receiving a gift. MORE EXAMPLES » : “I bought you this gift.” : “Thank you, but you shouldn’t have.” : “It’s nothing really.” : “Happy Anniversary!” : “A gift for me? You shouldn’t have!” : “My pleasure.” >uUr Sor NOTE: “It’s nothing” and “my pleasure” are polite replies to “thank you”.the day after tomorrow NOT - How long are you going away for? / ““——— BDY 2 nights. We will be back the day after tomorrow. “Tomorrow is July 3rd, so the day after to- morrow is July 4th.” A: “I’m getting married in three days!” B: “So the day after tomorrow is your last day as a single man.” For in three daus, see page 12f | | [| FT ACROSS 4) “First Sue was my girlfriend, then Mary, then Lucy. But I ended __ marrying Jane.” 5) “It’s an overnight trip. We leave tomorrow and wereturn ss tomorrow.” 6) “Letseach _______ five dollars and buy Fred a birthday present.” 1) “Every morning on my way to work, |___. my son ___ at his school.” 2) “What's the difference ___ a bicycle and a tri- cycle?” = *A bicycle has two wheels; a tricycle has three.” 3) “Happy Birthday! Here’s a present.” * “Thank you, but you shouldn't __!”take turns doing something alternate (ie. you, then me, then you, then me) It’s a long way. Let’s take turns driving. MORE EXAMPLES » “My partner and I take turns opening the shop.” “Last year, my husband and | both worked, so we took turns cooking dinner.”remind someone to say something to help someone remember When we get to the \ hotel, remind me to call my mother. ( Call your \. mother. | ea ra y - a Oh, ves) ~ KL Thanks, MORE EXAMPLES » “Could you remind Sharon to order more envelopes? I think she forgot.” “When we get to the grocery store, please remind me to buy some eggs.” NOTE: grocery store = store that sells food and small household itemsfed up with something unhappy about something that has been happening for a long time MORE EXAMPLES @ “They're building a new house on my street. Every day they hammer and saw and drill! I’m fed up with al! the noisc.” “I don’t like my job. I'm fed up with paper- work.”as long as on the condition that; providing that / Dad, can i L \ go with you? / (‘You cancome \ = iv | aslongas you | wear this. \S V 7 NAS “We play football every Sunday morning as long as it’s not raining.” A: “Boss, I'd like to leave at 4 o'clock to- day.” B: “That’s fine as long as you finish the re- port first.”good at something able to do something well He ‘s good) ( at at fishing! _ gr b Z MORE EXAMPLES » “My father is very good at golf, but my mother isn’t.” “Could you give me a hand with this letter? I’m not very good at writing in English.” NOTE: sometimes good at + ing For give me a hand, see page 176so far, so good everything is fine now, but there may be problems later on “ How's your sandeastie >) Sea ——— — _—— (so far, so good. ) MORE EXAMPLES » A: “You fixed the printer again! How's it working?” B: “Seo far, so good. I hope it doesn’t break again.” A: “How’s your new job?” B: “I've only worked there for three days but so far, so good.”4 | c | — Ff |_| | ACROSS 5) “I fixed my car.” * ‘Is it okay now?” ® “So far, _____. But, it might break down again,” 6) “Let’s ____ ____ cleaning the house. You clean on Mondays, and [ll clean on Thursdays.” DOWN 1) “Lisa is very __ ___ math. She’s the best in her class.” 2) “You can borrow my books as _____ you re- turn them when you finish.” 3) “This summer is too hot! Every day it’s hot! I'm fed _______ this weather.” 4) “Please __ Joe to buy milk.” = “Okay. Joe, don’t forget to buy milk!”that sounds Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something. They have grilled \ fish in a lernon sauce.) So That sounds delicious. a (That sounds” aes > ~ MORE EXAMPLES » A: “We stayed in a five-star hotel right on the beach.” B: “That sounds beautiful.” A: “I’m going to climb up on the roof and fix the leak.” B: “That sounds dangcrous!”you’re not allowed to do something doing something is not permitted No PARKING | le “| read that you’re not allowed to chew gum in Singapore.” “I can’t work in the USA because I don’t have a work permit. You’re not allowed to work without a permit.” NOTE: In spoken English, “you” can mean “everyone”.despite something not affected by something We had a good time despite the rain. MORE EXAMPLES » “The company did well this year despite poor sales in March.” “He goes jogging every day despite having a broken arm.” NOTE: sometimes despite + ingas a result consequently; as an effect Ih Well, asa result, \ \everything fell! out! / “My brother left school when he was 14. As a result, he can’t find a good job.” “It rained a lot last year, As a result, we sold a lot of umbrellas.”Do you know where Mr. Smith is? NOT ? a ~ —— ( Do you know where Mr. Smith is? 5 ™ a A: “Do you know where Ohio is?” B: “I think it’s near Pennsylvania.” A: “Terri, do you know where the July bank statement is?” B: “I have no idea.”sorry to interrupt Say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking. (an I talk to you \_ for amoment?_/ “Sorry to interrupt, but Mr. Marco wants to see you right now.” A: “Tuesday is a holiday so...” B: “Sorry to interrupt, but Wednesday isa holiday, not Tuesday.” A: “Oh, yes. You're right.”GRAB A PENCIL! « Puzzle #13 | ' F | | | ACROSS 1) “It rained all day, but we went swimming ___ the rain.” 3) “Do you know __ Bob ___?” = “Yes, Bob is in the kitchen.” 5) “You're ____ allowed ___ take a knife on an air- plane.” 6) “You didn’t study for the test. ____ ___ result, you failed the test.” DOWN 2) vl tell you a story. Last week | went.. “___ interrupt, but | have to go now.” 4) 7 m n reading a book about cars of the future.” = “That __ interesting.”in good condition / in perfect condition not broken / like new =r GIs it in good condition? 7 5 +, Don’t worry. It’s ) Vin perfect condition mo _- MORE EXAMPLES » “My car is im perfect conditiom because | take good care of it.” “Our house used to be in bad condition. We fixed everything, so now it’s im good con- dition,”he just stepped out he went out for a short time a ) May I speak to Tom Smith? —— a — __— I'm sarry, he just stepped out. He should be back in, 3 few minutes,” MORE EXAMPLES » A: “Could I speak to Eva?” B: “She just stepped out of the office. Shell be back soon.” A: “Fred’s not in his office. Is he gone for the day?” B: “No, he just stepped out.” For back, see page 264 For gone for the day, see page 55I'll put you through I will connect you Say this during a phone call. My delivery is fatet ( Ch Vil put you through to \ Tom smith. / RECEPToNST\ MORE EXAMPLES » : “Could I speak to Mr. Lim?” : “He’s not here right now. Pl put you through to his assistant.” D> : “I'd like to speak to the manager.” :*One moment, please. Pll put you through.” QeThere’s been a delay Say this when something is late. A I'm sorry Mr. Harper. There's been a delay. X “ MORE EXAMPLES #@ A: “Has the package arrived yet?” B: “No, there’s been a delay because of bad weather.” “There’s been a delay in production. One of the machines broke down.”for good forever; permanently got a job there. MORE EXAMPLES » ‘There were ants in my kitchen. But after I used ant killer, they were gone for good!” ‘I’ve tried to quit smoking before, but this time I’m quitting for good.”hear from someone receive communication from someone OF a i ald Ys (~ No| havent! No postcard, “y \ no email, no phone call! _/ 5 FO SITE DR: PRE SS A: “I heard from Jack last week. He emailed me.” B: “How is he?” “I haven't heard from my sister for a long time. I hope she’s okay.”GRAB A PENCIL! = Puzzle #14 ACROSS 3| “I heard __ Sue. She emailed me last week. She’s getting married.” 5| “Sam just ___ of the office for a few min- utes. 6) “My bicycle is five years old, but it’s __ condition because | take care of it.” DOWN 1| “Joe moved to Taiwan.” * “Is he coming back?” = “No, he moved there for___.” 2) “Your shipment will arrive late because there’s been _______ at the customs department.” 4) (on the phone) “Can | speak to the manager?” * “Yes, |l____ through to him.” athat’s too bad When someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care. — OO / «+80 the delivery was late, the customer was angry and now } \_ [have to find a new driver. _/ _~ ~~ Chav’ 5 — , (That's too bad.) Vv MORE EXAMPLES # A: “I didn’t get the job.” B: “That’s too bad. But I’m sure you'll get one soon.” A: “Our computer system has been down for five days!” B: “That's too bad.” NOTE: down = not workingWhat’s this charge for? Ask this when you don’t understand an amount on your bill or receipt. — — What's this charge for? ) \ 7 A - <= ~ ( But we didn’t order k any peanuts. MORE EXAMPLES » A: “What’s this charge for?” B; “That’s the shipping charge.” A: “Excuse me, What’s this charge for on my receipt?” B: “It’s the tax.”to someone / something When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something. (Really? | ant) \ believe it!) (My wife is) \ pregnant! / — MORE EXAMPLES » (at a wedding) “To the bride and groom!” (at a gathering of friends) “To friendship!” (at a business dinner) “To our new partner- ship!”I heard it through the grapevine someone told me something as gossip or a rumor Torn's wife is pregnant. ) Tom's wife is pregnant.) LY . SY a —— > y / ee Lr RTA How did you know?) — A: “Alex lost his job.” B: “Who told you that?” A: “I heard it through the grapevine.” A: “Are you sure the company is closing?” B: “No, I’m not sure. I heard it through the grapevine.”hear back from someone receive a reply from someone ~ | heard back from Linda!) Se MORE EXAMPLES » “I emailed Ted yesterday, and [ hope to hear back from him soon.” A: “Did you get the job?” B: “No. Ihad an interview, but I never heard back from the company.”really like / really enjoy / really want NOT verydike / NOT verreniey / NOT veryarant /y ~\ | really like this company, and | really enjoy driving. } Kt really want this job. J ~ \T — MORE EXAMPLES » “Jane, | really enjoyed your presentation today.” “I really like my English class. I really want to improve my writing.”GRAB A PENCIL! - Puzzle #15 ACROSS 2) At a wedding, someone might lift their glass and say, “___ the bride and groom!” 3) “I wrote to her. I don’t know if she got my let- ter because I didn't hear ___ from her.” 5) “Do you like [talian food?” * “Yes, [__ like it! I like it a lot!” 6) “Todd got a new job! [ heard it through the ___. Everyone is talking about it.” DOWN 1) “My mother is sick. She’s in the hospital.” =“That’s__.” 4) “Waiter, what’s this ___ for on my bill?” « “That $4.59 on your bill is the tax.”better off doing something Say this to show a better choice. a : - (C You're better off] { \ buying the size 8. _/ Buying the size 8) A: “Should we go now?” B: “No. There’s too much traffic now. We’re better off going later.” A: “The train takes three hours. The bus takes five hours,” B: “Then I’m better off taking the train.”the second one from the right / left the thing beside the thing on the right / left 0 rd like the second » \one strom the rah) MORE EXAMPLES @ “This is a photograph of my family. I’m the second one from the right.” “Please pass me that book on the shelf, the second one from the left.”Are we still on for today? Are we going to meet as we have already agreed? Ask this to confirm an arrangement. (HIAI, Are we sui) | \ on for today? SS ec A: “Are we still on for tonight?” B: “Yes. Let’s mect at the theater at 7 p.m.” A: “Are we still on for Junch tomorrow?” B: “Actually, 1 have to cancel. Can I take a rain check?” For Can I take a rain check, see page 64they say some people say Say this when you hear something, but it’s not important who said it, —__J UR, 1 “They say dessolng + toraintoday. _/ MORE EXAMPLES » “They say it’s important to get eight hours of sleep a night.” A; “The economy is bad this year.” B: “Yes, but they say it will improve soon.”go ahead do it Say this if you want someone to start or do something. (OH Hey All, cant try > ——\ one of yoursiubst 7 A: “Do you mind if I have the last cookie?” B: “Go ahead. |’ve had enough.” A; “I'd like to start the mecting now.” 6B: “Okay, everyone’s here, so go ahead,”in a good mood / in a bad mood feeling happy / feeling unhappy Pa / mina \ good mood | when | \, play golf. / — cS m ina bad ) !( mood when ) it rains. / MORE EXAMPLES ® A: “The boss looks angry.” B: “He’s in a bad mood because sales are down this week.” A: “You're in a good mood today.” B: “Yes, | am. Tomorrow is a holiday!” For look angry, see page 271[ me oo 4) *In this photo, the man on the left is my fa- ther. Beside him is my mother. She's the __ one __ the left.” 6)*Can I borrow your pen?” * “Sure. Go __. Take it.” DOWN 1) “You're smiling a lot today.”* “Yes, ’m__ ___ mood. I won $500!” 2) “Dinosaurs were very big.” * “Yes, _ say that some were 30 feet tall!” 3)*I want to buy a dog, but my apartment is small.” * “Then you're better ___ buying a cat.” 5) “Are we still __ for dinner tonight?" = “Yes. We're meeting at 7:30, right?” Ss 0 @00.0.,.,.—C—~“‘i‘SCSrun into someone meet someone unexpectedly _# Sue Smith! What a> \Q surprise to see you! hh) MA / tran into Sue _> Smith today. ? “| sam into fred Schiffer at the airport. | was atriving from Seoul, and he was on his way to Chicago.” “Sometimes [ run into Mohamed at the bank. We both go on Mondays.” For on his way, see page 53I can’t get something to work | can’t make something function “I've pressed all the buttons on this DVD player, but | can’t get it to work.” “| ean’t get my printer to work. There's something wrong with it.” For something wrong with it, see page 347take it apart / put it back together dismantle it / assemble it / \took it apart. > | Now! cant put \ it back together. / A: “What’s wrong with the air conditioner?” B: “I don’t know. [ll take it apart and look inside.” “I took my computer apart to replace a part, and now I can’t figure out how to put it back together.” For can't figure out how to, see page 160this is Jenny Say this to identify yourself on the phone NOT Famdenny < May | speak to ] Debbie jebbie please’, - FT his is) \ Debbie. ae Hi. This is Bill from | your English class. § A: “May I speak to the manager?” B: “This is the manager speaking. How can I help you?” A: “Can [ speak to Mr. Daw?” B: “Can | ask who’s calling?” A; “This is Mary from ABC Company. For How can I help you, see page 10by 9 o’clock at 9:00 or before 9:00 — but not after 9:00 be home by9, — { Okay Dad. Not we {ater than 9 o'clock. , “We need to be at the airport by 3 o’clock. Our flight leaves at 4 o’clock and we need one hour to check in.” “I need the report by 5 o'clock at the latest,”What do you think about doing something? NOT Hew-de-veuthink about What do you think about} increasing our prices? _// = ey a | think it’s a x Tr K aoe idea. / / \ don’t think ~ 2 J OMS 's a good idea. , ‘S $7 \ ns ee SY ee MORE EXAMPLES =» A: “What do you think about moving to a bigger house?” B: “Good idea! We need more room.” A: “What do you think about buving a new car?” B: “I don’t think we need a new car.2) “I took the wheels off my bike. Then I took the seat off.” = “Why did you take your bike __?” 5) *What a boring party! People started to leave at Qo'’clock. _ 9:30, everyone had gone.” 6)*I _ ____ your sister today! I was leaving Shopmart, and she was just coming in.” DOWN 1)*___ do you think ___ driving to the beach to- day?" = ‘It’s a great ideal” 3) (on the phone) “Hello Edward? ___ ____ Tony.” * “Hi Tony.” 4) “Why don’t you fix this broken radio?” * ‘I've tried, but [ can't get it to__.”we don’t see eye to eye This is a polite way to say we don’t agree. / \fwe increase | prices, we will | ¥@-o% ee \ lose customers. //A.% C But we will >) VY e y increase profits. / Fine hI —=-.10 = Se “Steve loves the movie. Mary hates it. They don’t see eye to eye on the movie.” “We both agree on the problem, But we don’t see eye to eye on the solution.”on sale / for sale cheaper than the regular price / available to buy ‘No, it’s not for sale. MORE EXAMPLES » “Hats are on sale at Shopmart this week. They are 20% off.” “Look! That house is for sale. | wonder how much it is.” NOTE: 20% off = 20% less than the normal priceWhat’s something made of? What materials were used to make something? ( “it feels so soft. \_ What's it made of ? ne Vo Ah eS, (it's made of silk 5 A: “What are these shocs made of?” B: “They’re made of leather.” A: “What's this table made of?” B: “It looks like glass, but it’s actually made of plastic.” For looks like, see page 271it’s worth $199 its real value is $199 ($50? That's) | BHqq | \ lot of money. / . “— -— “ Now | $i50 |( But it’s worth s199. ) } “Gold is worth more than silver.” A: *This used Mercedes for sale on eBay is so cheap! It’s only $12,000.” B: “How much is it worth?” A: ‘It’s worth $20,000!" For for sale, see page 121plug something in connect something to a power outlet ~ MORE EXAMPLES # “Tl plug im the new TV so we can watch it,” “You can plug the iron im here. Please un- plug it when you’re finished.” NOTE: unplug = remove the plug from the power outlet NOTE: plug something in, plug in some- thing, plug it in, NOT phig-in-itwhat if what will happen if Ask this when you are worried about something that might happen. Come up. Its easy! 3) A: “I don’t have health insurance.” B: “What if you get sick?” A: “Let's have the party outside.” B: “What if it rains?” A: “If it rains, we can move inside.”ACROSS 2) “Will you hold my dog?” * “___ if he bites me?” = “Don't worry. He’s very friendly.” 4)“ think we should take the train. You think we should fly. We don’t see 6) “You have a new car, Can I buy your old car?” = “No. It’s not ___ sale. I want to keep it.” DOWN 1) “What’s your shirt ss?” * “It’s 100% cot- ton,” 3) *Here’s the radio. If you plug ___ ss, we can listen to it.” 5) “I paid too much money for that watch! 1 paid $300, but it’s ____ only $100.”he let me go / he made me run he allowed me to go / he forced me to run NOT tet-tme-te-go; NOT mace-me-te-ttitn: (Can Igo with > 2 your Please! _/ = ee es — eA, \ \ Okay.) = eon i pmiiees made me run! mS A: “My company makes us wear uniforms.” B: “Really? My company lets us wear jeans.” “My manager let me take two days off last week.” For take two days ojf, see page 65look something up find a piece of information in a book or on the Internet ‘Tommy, youre \ \ an ignoramus! _} Za = A ==" Mom, what does “Y—~_ ‘ignoramus' mean? _/ re : “How did you get my phone number?” : “I looked it up in the phone book,” : “I need the address of the hotel.” : “Vi leok up the address on the Internet.” NOTE: leek something up, look up some- thing, look it up, NOT deok-epitget rid of something make something go away; eliminate something : <¢ \> Wa oa frog! t) ail MORE EXAMPLES @ A:"You bought a new car?” B:*Yes, we got rid of our old car. We sold it.” “You can get rid of a toothache by putting ice on it.”must have done something Say this when you guess about something that happened in the past, and you are quite sure. (~My bill says1 > eS \owe $300,000 ty <1 PUNE I'm sorry. aK — We must have ) Tin ‘ i } A Mage a EES MORE EXAMPLES » “John isn’t answering his phone. He must have gone out.” “Look! There's $20 on the floor. Someone must have dropped it.”shoot This is a way to show anger or frustration. { Shoot! ‘ ss! missed the bus i) A: “Have you secn John?” B: “He’s gone for the day.” A; “Oh, shoot! I really needed to talk to him.” “Shoot! | just spilled coffee on my shirt.” For gone for the day, see page 55Could you tell me where something isP NoT i . & Could you tell me TF ny where the post office is? 2 —c{ & ‘son Pres next \ { corner oppasite | \ the bank. / MORE EXAMPLES » : “Could you tell me where the manager's office is?” ; “It’s on the second floor.” “Could you tell me where the nearest restaurant is?” :“There’s a restaurant about two blocks from here.” 0 > wD > For tivo blocks from here, see page 39Pt | | ACROSS 3)*We had ants in our kitchen, Then | used Jimco Ant Killer Powder, and we got the ants.” 4) “Could you tell me where ___ _” * “Surre. The bank is on Main Street.” 6)“When I was a child, my mother __ me eat vegetables. She said, ‘You must eat your veg- etables!™ DOWN 1) Rearrange these letters to find a way to ex- press frustration or anger: othos 2)*If you don't understand a word, ___ it ___in the dictionary.” 5) *I put a tuna sandwich on the table. Now it’s gone! My cat loves tuna. My cat must ___ eaten it.”don’t mention it This is a polite response when someone thanks you. Don’t mention it. ) s~ tt A: “Here’s your umbrella. You forgot it.” B; “Oh, thank you!” A: “Don’t mention it.” A: “Thanks for mailing those letters for me.” B; “Don’t mention it.”Would you mind doing something? Ask this to make a very polite request. NOT Wotld-vou-mind-to Excuse me. Would you mind closing the window?) MORE EXAMPLES » “Would you mind moving your car out of the way? I want to park here.” A: “Sir, would you mind not smoking here?” B: “Sorry. I'll smoke outside.” For move something out of the way, see page 18sold out all sold so that there is no more / Do you have ™ \_ any hairspray? / —a { Sorry. The hairspray is sold out. ( MORE EXAMPLES # “We couldn't go to the show because the tickets were sold out.” “The fish was sold out, so I bought chicken instead of fish.” For instead of, see page 173half-way through Say this when you have finished 50% of something. ) Are you finished? | Coe A “This book is 1,000 pages long! I’m half- way through. I’m on page 500.” “He’s half-way through his MBA program. It’s a two-year program, and he just fin- ished the first year.”how much longer how much more time [ MORE EXAMPLES » “She hasn’t finished the job yet.” “How much longer wil! it take?” dinner? I'm hungry.” “Another 20 minutes. I’m only half-way through.” A: B: A: “How much longer do you need to cook B: For half-way through, see page 137take the highway go on the highway oe ba KRAMER STREET I need you to go to 26 Main Road. Take the highway to Exit 21. Then take Kramer Street and turn right onto Main Road. MORE EXAMPLES #& “We got lost on our way here. We took the wrong street.” “Don’t take Main Street during rush hour. You'll be stuck in traffic.” For on our way, see page 53 For stuck in traffic, see page 23GRAB A PENCIL! « Puzzle #20 q ACROSS 2) “How do | get to the airport?” = * Bedford Street all the way.” 3) “We have been waiting for Joe for 30 minutes! How should we wait?” = “Let’s wait five more minutes.” 4) “I went to the store, but they didn’t have any more milk. The milk was _ 5) “I don’t want to go to the dentist alone. Would you ______ with me?” DOWN 1) have to photocopy 80 pages. I've already photocopied 40 pages, so I’m half-__ 3) “Thanks for helping me.” * “Don’t __ it.” For answers, see page 366 140double-check check again when you are not sure about something I think the address is 26 Main Road but I'm not sure. Tom, it’s 26 Main Road, MORE EXAMPLES » “I think Ken's party is tomorrow night. But I’m not positive. I'll call him to double-check.” A: “Are you sure there are no mistakes in the report?” B: “Yes, I checked and then I double- checked.” For positive, see page 159a bad connection an unclear phone connection Tom, | can’t hear you! This is a bad connection! MORE EXAMPLES » “This is a bad connection. | can’t hear you very well. Could you repeat that?” “My battery is low, so we have a bad con- nection. We might get cut off.” For get cut off, see page 37in that case because of the thing you just said Say this when you must change something because you get new information. In that case, leave it with the neighbor. MORE EXAMPLES ® : “Waiter, I’d like the steak please.” : “I’m sorry. We’ve run out of steak.” : “In that case, I'll have the spaghetti.” : “Jack can’t come to the meeting today.” : “In that case, let’s meet tomorrow.” w> Puw> For run out of, see page 186Where is something held? Ask this to learn the location of an event. Where is the conference held this year? : “Last night we went to a piano concert.” ; “Where was it held?” “At the Smith Theater.” MORE EXAMPLES » : “I take a painting class every Tuesday.” : “Where is it held?” : “It’s held at the College of Fine Arts.” Por SODit doesn’t matter it is not important *, : — You're wearing sneakers?! - (it doesn't Wee) \No one will see MORE EXAMPLES » A: ‘I forgot to mail your letter. Sorry.” B: “It doesn’t matter. It wasn’t urgent.” “It doesn’t matter where we eat lunch as long as it’s not expensive.” For as long as, see page 81I might It’s possible that | will NOT Maybe-Hhwilt Are you going to wear a dress tonight? I might. | might not. | might wear pants. MORE EXAMPLES » A:“Why are you bringing your umbrella? It’s not raining.” B: “It might rain later.” A: “Are you going to buy that car?” B: “I might. | can’t make up my mind.” For make up my mind, see page 45GRAB A PENCIL! - Puzzle #21 ACROSS 4) “I looked in my bag, but I can’t find my keys.” « “Why don’t you __-__? Look in your bag again.” S) “Are you going to the party?” * “I ___ go. I’m not sure.” 6) “We can’t watch a movie. My DVD player is broken.” * “_____ case, let’s watch TV.” DOWN 1) “Tom called me from the airport. I couldn’t hear him clearly. We had a bad __.” 2) “I’m going to walk home.” * “But it’s raining!” = “It doesn’t ____. I have an umbrella.” 3) “Last night was our annual company dinner.” = “Where was it ___?” = “At the Holton Hotel.”Is this seat taken? This is polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger. is this seat taken?) 1 GHTI NE) Cee ate (CONFERENCE J (GE Yes. someone's sitting here. Sorry. ) MORE EXAMPLES @ A: “Excuse me. Is this seat taken?” B: “No, go ahead.” A: “Is this seat taken?” B: “Yes, sorry. I’m saving it for someone.” For go ahead, see page 110Is this seat taken? This is polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger. G is this seat taken?) t I GHTING 0) (esse /CONFERENCE I ans — _Yes. Someone's here. Sorry. MORE EXAMPLES » A: “Excuse me. Is this seat taken?” B: “No, go ahead.” A: “Is this seat taken?” B: “Yes, sorry. I’m saving it for someone.” For go ahead, see page 110set up establish; start | started the business in 1974. I set up a bank account, | set up an office and | set up a filing system. MORE EXAMPLES ®& “I work for a company, but next year I hope to set up my own business.” “I’m a computer programmer. I set up ac- counting programs for companies.”in those days / today then / now | started in 1974. In those days, the business was small. But today, we have a staff of so! MORE EXAMPLES » “I became a writer in the 1970’s. In those days | used a typewriter, but today I use a computer.” “I went to Tate College. In those days | had no money. Today | own a beautiful home.”I didn’t get your name Say this when you didn’t hear someone’s name, or you can’t remember it. | didn’t get your name. Maria, this is Bob Beckham, Jenny Jones and Tom Smith. MORE EXAMPLES @ “Who’s that man in the blue jacket? I didn’t get his name.” A: “This is Mr. Stevanoloulich.” B: “Mr. ...? Sorry, I didn’t get your name.”