Phrase of the Week

At time of the crisis, he was the most important person in the company, so to speak, even though he’d only been working there for few weeks.

Today’s homework is a piece of cake!
I’ll be done in ten minutes!

A: Did you like the film?
B: Yes. The best bit was when they found the dead body. It was so scary!

A: I can’t stay until 7 to greet him.
B: Oh, allow me. I’ll greet him and you’ll talk to him tomorrow, ok?

A: It’s so hot today!
B: Which is why I’m staying at home.

A: If you do that again, I’ll call your wife.
B: Promises, promises.

A: Have you heard? Tom totally smashed his car last night!
B: Oh my God, what happened?
A: He drove into another car. Repairs will cost £50,000, more or less, but the good news is no one’s been hurt.

A: I’m sorry I can’t do that report that I said I would do for you.
B: Oh come on! A deal’s a deal. I helped you with your presentation.
A: Okay, you’re right. I’ll do it right now.

A: It’s so expensive living in Lausanne!
B: Yes, but look on the bright side – your new job will look great on your CV!

A: My brother started his own IT company and was a millionaire by the age of 25.
B: That’s quite something, isn’t it?