Taking Someone for Granted

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1. Taking Up a New Hobby Eric: Who were you talking to on the phone? Melissa: My mother. I was Commiserating with her about Dad’s Retirement. Eric: Your father retired two months ago. That was a good thing, right? Melissa: Well, it’s good that he doesn’t have to work anymore, but he’s Driving my mother up the wall. He Putters around […]...
2. Meeting a New Neighbor Nancy: Hello there! Hello! Eric: Hello. Nancy: I’m Nancy, your Neighbor across the street. You’re new to the neighborhood. Eric: Yes, I just moved in last weekend. Nancy: That’s nice. How are you Settling in? Eric: Fine, thanks. Nancy: Would you like to come over and have a cup of coffee? I can give you […]...
3. Dealing With a Bothersome Person Melissa: I hate that guy Reuben. He’s always Getting in my face. Conan: Ooh, I Sense some Serious sexual tension between the two of you. Melissa: Sexual tension? Are you Out of your mind? He does nothing but Give me a hard time. Conan: That’s because he’s trying to get your attention. Melissa: If he […]...
4. Using Profanity Cameron: Oh, f-! Dorothy: Watch your language. I don’t want the kids to hear Foul language. Cameron: Sorry, I Stubbed my toe. What’s the Big deal? Kids hear all kinds of cursing on TV and in movies. Dorothy: Not my kids, at least not yet. I don’t want them learning To swear before they learn […]...
5. Buying Television and Movie Programs Cameron: What did you get for Christmas? James: I got a Box set of my favorite TV show Of all time, the McQ Files. It Contains all five Seasons of the show, Deleted scenes, and Outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all! Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on […]...
6. Eating a Family Dinner My roommate, Jim, invited me over to his house for a family meal. I’m an only child, so I’m not used to a big family dinner. I felt like a Fish out of water. … Jim’s mother: Sit down, everybody. Dinner’s ready. Phil: Thank you for Having me over, Mrs. Moreno. Jim’s mother: Don’t mention […]...
7. Using a Video-Sharing Website Melissa: You’re looking at the next Overnight sensation. I’m Uploading my video right now, and by this time tomorrow, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s had over 100,000 Views. It’s going To go viral. Frank: You and your Amateur videos. Who is going to watch something with such low Production value? Melissa: You’d be surprised. […]...
8. A Product Recall Melissa: This is a Disaster! If we have to Recall 100,000 units, we’ll take a huge Loss this year. Lee: We have no choice. The Product defect poses a Safety hazard. If we don’t act quickly, we’ll have a huge Liability issue On our hands. Melissa: I think we’re Blowing this out of proportion. Only […]...
9. Having a Temper Tantrum Alberto: What was that Ear-splitting scream?! Melissa: That little girl over there is having a Temper tantrum. Alberto: Oh, great! The movie hasn’t even started and that kid is already Acting up. Melissa: I hope she’s okay. She looks Miserable. Maybe her parents can Distract her somehow. Alberto: She’s fine. She’s just Looking for attention […]...
10. Fighting a Parking Ticket Mindy: Hey, where are you going? Eric: I’m going to Traffic court. I got a parking Ticket and I’m going to Fight it. Mindy: How much was the Fine? Eric: It was Only $40. But it’s not the money, it’s the Principle of the thing. Mindy: Why? Weren’t you parked Illegally? Eric: No, I wasn‚Aot. […]...
11. Dealing With the Heat Jolene: I’m Sweating like a pig. When is this Heat wave going to end? Eric: I’ve no idea, but I’m Not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that Pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. I’m not moving until it Drops below 80 Degrees. Eric: It’s not the Temperature. It’s […]...
12. Shopping for a Hat Christine: What do you think of this one? Eric: We’re here to buy hats To protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a Beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the […]...
13. Showing Respect and Disrespect Kadir: Stop that! Stop Snickering! Gabriel Voltaire is an author of great Acclaim. You should show a little Reverence. Melissa: Yes, but he seems to have a bad case of stage fright. I know it’s an Honor to hear him speak, but it’s hard to show reverence when the man is Sweating like a pig! […]...
14. Being Late for an Event Eric: Let’s Get a move on or we’ll be late – again! Carmen: Hold your horses. I’m On the verge of being ready. Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know. Eric: A day? I’d Settle for a week. Why is it that every time we have someplace to be you’re always Running late? Carmen: […]...
15. A cure for a headache Phil was at the bar one night, and complained about having a headache. “I’ve got a beaut cure for a headache,” said his mate Trev. “Whenever I have a headache I head home and I get my wife to give me a long, slow, wet blowjob. Never fails.” A week went by and they were […]...
16. Preferring Different Work Styles Hugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it Working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our Work styles completely Clash and we Butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were Partnered up because you Complemented each other’s Strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m Collaborative […]...
17. Shopping for a Hat Christine: What do you think of this one? Eric: We’re here to buy hats To protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a Beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the […]...
18. Different Management Styles Bianca: Today’s the day. We’re supposed to find out who the new Manager is going to be. I hope they’re not making a mistake by Hiring internally. Conrad: I just hope they don’t pick Melissa. She would be a disaster. Bianca: Why do you say that? I like Melissa. Conrad: I like her, too, but […]...
19. Planting Flowers and Trees Zuly: Hurry up! Mom will be home any minute and we’re not done Planting. Eric: Whose idea was it anyway to plant a Garden for Mom for her birthday? We’ve been working under this hot sun all day and the smell of the Fertilizer is really Getting to me. Zuly: It was Our idea, remember? […]...
20. Значение идиомы go from bad to worse [go from bad to worse] {adv. phr.} To change from a bad position orcondition to a worse one; become worse. Dick’s typing went from badto worse when he was tired. Jack’s conduct in school has gone frombad to worse. Compare: OUT OF THE PRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE....
21. Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells her father that they learned about the history of Valentine’s Day. “Since Valentine’s Day is for a Christian saint and we’re Jewish,” she asks, “will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?” Melissa’s father thinks a bit, then says “No, I don’t think […]...
22. Taking Pictures My nephew’s wedding is Coming up This Saturday, and I thought it would be nice to take some Candids for the Happy couple. My wife, who’s the Photographer in the family, wasn’t around today, so I decided to Strike out on my own and Head off to the camera shop. I love to shop for […]...
23. Starting a Franchise Business Magdalena: Thanks for meeting with me today. I’ve read through the materials your company sent me, but I still have some questions about opening a Franchise. Phil: That’s what I’m here for. What questions can I answer for you? Magdalena: Well, I’m familiar with the Franchise fee, but are there Recurring fees not listed in […]...
24. Перевод слова worse Worse – худший, хуже Перевод слова Much worse – намного хуже not a penny the worse – нисколько не хуже to take a turn for the worse – измениться к худшему Worse cannot happen. Ничего худшего не может случиться. He became a lot Worse. Ему стало намного хуже. If she’s Worse in the morning, I’ll […]...
25. Значение идиомы cub scout [cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout....
26. The definition of a phallic symbol This girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks “Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says “you’re kidding..” Girl says “no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???” Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says “You see? This is a failic symbol!” Girl says “Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller”...
27. Перевод слова trust Trust – доверие, доверять, верить Перевод слова He is not a man to be trusted – этому человеку нельзя доверять to inspire a certain trust – внушать некоторое доверие to take smth. on trust – принимать что-л. на веру I was a fool to Trust him. С моей стороны было глупостью доверять ему. You can’t […]...
28. Former George Harrison, Eric Clapton Muse Pattie Boyd Spills the Beans Pattie Boyd reveals details on her relationships with George Harrison and Eric Clapton in an autobiography. Legendary rock muse Pattie Boyd, who inspired Eric Clapton “Layla” and “Wonderful Tonight,” and, reputedly, George Harrison’s “Something,” is coming out with an autobiography, Wonderful Today, and doing interviews on her relationships with two of rock’s leading men. The […]...
29. Значение идиомы for the worse [for the worse] {adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that isworse or not as good, with a worse result. He bought a new car butit turned out to be for the worse. The sick man’s conditionchanged for the worse. Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FOR THEBETTER....
30. Значение идиомы take for granted [take for granted] {v. phr.} 1. To suppose or understand to betrue. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation included hiswife. A teacher cannot take it for granted that students always dotheir homework. Compare: BEG THE QUESTION. 2. To accept or becomeused to without noticing especially or saying anything. George took for granted all […]...
31. Значение идиомы for better or worse [for better or worse] or [for better or for worse] {adv. phr.} 1.With good or bad effect, depending on how one looks at the matter. The historian did justice, for better or worse, to the careers ofseveral famous men. 2. Under any eventuality; forever; always. Alex and Masha decided to leave Moscow and come to […]...
32. Перевод идиомы take something or someone for granted, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take something or someone for granted Перевод: принимать, как само собой разумеющееся; принимать как должное Пример: Everybody takes the office clerk for granted and nobody ever thanks her. Все принимают секретаря в офисе как нечто, само собой разумеющееся, и никто никогда не благодарит ее....
33. Значение идиомы in trust [in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. Themoney was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his deathMr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he wastwenty-five....
34. Значение идиомы bark worse than one’s bite [bark worse than one’s bite] {informal} Sound or speech more frightening or worse than your actions. The small dog barks savagely, but his bark is worse than his bite. The boss sometimes talks roughly to the men, but they know that his bark is worse than his bite. She was always scolding her children, but […]...
35. Taking the Bus in Los Angeles I just moved to L. A. and don’t have a car. Everybody says that you can’t Get around this city without one, but I wanted to Prove them wrong. I asked my neighbor to take me to the downtown Bus station so I could try taking the bus home. She thought I was crazy but […]...
36. Taking Photographs Ryan: Stop Mugging for the camera and stand Still! Katrina: I’ve been standing still for 10 minutes, while you’ve been setting up the Shot. I have to do something. This is boring! Ryan: I almost have the Settings right. Okay, let’s try a shot. Say “cheese.” Katrina: Cheese. Ryan: Oh, you look Washed out in […]...
37. Taking Credit Jeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. […]...
38. Buying Dinnerware Wendy: We need some new Dinnerware. Nearly all of our plates and bowls are Cracked or Chipped. Jason: All right, you do that. Wendy: Aren’t you going to help? Jason: I Trust your judgment. Whatever you like, I’ll like, too. Wendy: But I need your Input. For instance, this set has eight Place settings: eight […]...
39. Hailing and Taking a Taxi My company sent me on my first business trip, and I was supposed to travel around the city in Taxis. Having never ridden in a taxi before, I had problems From start to finish. First, I had trouble Hailing a Cab. I didn’t realize that when the taxi’s light is off that the Cabbie is […]...
40. Taking Minutes of a Meeting I was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or […]...