Lesson 9 - Making a Doctor's Appointment

Question 1

to any extent; in any way

ընդհանրապես

Answer 1

AT ALL

E.g. You are not doing anything at all you slacker!

Question 2

unavailable; having all appointments taken

Answer 2

BOOKED SOLID

E.g. The restaurant has no free places, it’s booked solid!

Question 3

to become ill with; to catch a sickness

Answer 3

(TO) COME DOWN WITH

E.g. Your throat hurts and you feel warm? I hope you’re not coming down with something!

Question 4

wait; give me some time

Answer 4

HANG ON

E.g. Hang on there! I am on the phone right now.

Question 5

to have an available space in a schedule

Answer 5

(TO) HAVE AN OPENING

E.g. I have an opening if you’d like to talk about your grades.

Question 6

sorry, but I can’t do that

Answer 6

I’M AFRAID NOT

E.g. A) Could we retake the exam, please? B) I am afraid not!

Question 7

lucky; fortunate

Answer 7

IN LUCK

E.g. You’re in luck now, because I have a good mood. I will give you another chance at it!

Question 8

there’s nothing I can do

Answer 8

MY HANDS ARE TIED

E.g. I’d like to help take care of your kid today, but I can’t. My hands are tied for the evening.

Question 9

without enough staff; having less staff than usual

Answer 9

SHORT-STAFFED

E.g. We are short-staffed at the moment, so we are hiring!

Question 10

to make an appointment available

Answer 10

(TO) SQUEEZE SOMEONE IN

E.g. I’ll try to squeeze you in if it’s that important!

Question 11

Why are you coming?

Why do you need to see someone?

Answer 11

WHAT’S THE NATURE OF YOUR VISIT?

E.g. What do you want to talk about? Be honest! What’s the nature of your visit?