Lesson 14 - Making Introductions

Question 1

to meet, especially by chance

Answer 1

(TO) CROSS PATHS

E.g. While I was vacationing in Eghegnadzor, I crossed paths with an old friend from high school.

Question 2

to update someone; to tell somebody what’s been going on

Answer 2

(TO) FILL SOMEONE IN (ON SOMETHING)

E.g. Could you, please, fill me in on what’s happening right now?

Question 3

to get something to drink; to go out for a drink

Answer 3

(TO) GRAB SOME DRINKS

E.g. Do you want to grab some drinks after work?

Question 4

to share similar interests or have similar backgrounds

Answer 4

(TO) HAVE A LOT IN COMMON

E.g. Vardan and I have a lot in common. For instance, we both like to play blitz for hours.

Question 5

to get along well with someone

Answer 5

(TO) HIT IT OFF

E.g. Michael hit it off with a girl he met in Opera square, and now they’re dating.

Question 6

I’ve seen (or met) you before, but I can’t remember where or when

Answer 6

I CAN’T QUITE PLACE YOU

E.g. I know I’ve seen you somewhere, it’s just I can’t quite place you.

Question 7

I didn’t hear your name when you were introduced

Answer 7

I DIDN’T CATCH YOUR NAME

E.g. We are talking for over 5 minutes already, but I didn’t catch your name.

Question 8

to work in a sales position

Answer 8

(TO BE) IN SALES

E.g. Arevik used to be in sales for the last 5 years, and now she’s in marketing.

Question 9

there’s lots to say; a lot has happened; it’s complicated

Answer 9

IT’S A LONG STORY

E.g. “Why didn’t you accept the job offer with the advertising agency?” - “It’s a long story.”

Question 10

this expression is used when people are surprised to find out they know each other from some past experience

Answer 10

IT’S A SMALL WORLD!

E.g. I ran into a friend of mine at the Vienna international airport. Well, I guess it’s a small world!

Question 11

To look like someone one already knows or has seen before

Answer 11

(TO) LOOK FAMILIAR

E.g. You look familiar… Have I seen you before?

Question 12

to introduce people

Answer 12

(TO) MAKE SOME INTRODUCTIONS

E.g. Since you’re all here, it’s time to make some introductions.

Question 13

to sound familiar; to sound like something someone has heard before

Answer 13

(TO) RING A BELL

E.g. “You graduated from Yale in 2007? Did you know Jeremy Larson?” - “No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.”

Question 14

What have you been doing?

Answer 14

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO

E.g. I haven’t talked to you in a long time. What have you been up to?