Lesson 22 - Calling In Sick

Question 1

… hurts very badly

Answer 1

… IS KILLING ME

Patricia left the office early today. Her stomach was killing her.

Question 2

to phone into the office and say you’re sick

Answer 2

TO PHONE IN SICK

Try not to call in sick too often. Employers don’t like it.

Question 3

not feeling well

Answer 3

UNDER THE WEATHER

“You look pale. Is everything okay?” - “Not really. I’m feeling under the weather.”

Question 4

to feel sick

to not feel well

Answer 4

TO NOT FEEL SO HOT

Jacob canceled our meeting for this afternoon. He said he wasn’t feeling so hot.

Question 5

there’s an illness traveling around the office

many people are getting sick from some illness

Answer 5

THERE’S SOMETHING GOING AROUND

Be sure to wash your hands often. There’s something going around the office, and you don’t want to catch it.

Question 6

don’t have time for

don’t want to

Answer 6

CAN’T AFFORD

Sorry, I can’t afford to sit here and argue with you. I’ve got a lot of work to do.

Question 7

to have a lot of work

to have too much work

Answer 7

UP TO ONE’S EARS IN WORK

Bill is up to his ears in work. He won’t be able to meet with you until next week.

Question 8

to relax
to rest
to not do too much

Answer 8

TAKE IT EASY

You worry too much about everything. You need to just take it easy.

Question 9

in great condition

completely healthy

Answer 9

IN TIP-TOP SHAPE

Be sure you’re in tip-top shape next week for our trip to Beijing.