The Pursuit of happiness Flashcards
(14 cards)
Since Chris had only 6 hours to dedicate to work, he didn’t hang up the phone in between calls.
To disconnect the call
I’m certain that I could be of some assistance to you.
I’m sure I can help you
You excel at a lot of things just not this
To do something extremely well
You shoot this ball all day and night
Play basketball
Period
End of story
He’s been waiting outside the apartment building with some 40 pounds gizmo for almost a month.
A ‘'’gizmo’’’ is a [[gadget]], especially one whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
How many times have you seen Chris? One too many.
По видимому слишком много.
But I bet you what, I know how to find an answer and I will find the answer.
I am fairly (absolutely, quite) certain (that).
Is that fair enough?
Is that reasonable?
I was just waiting to drop something off to you personally while I was waiting and make your acquaintance.
To leave someone or something at the destination to which one has been transported
Catch you on the way in
Meeting someone right before one walks into the (office…etc)
We had a sit-down with the new employees and discussed the terms of contract.
Meeting to discuss something
I was sitting there for the last half hour trying to come up with the story that would explain my being here dressed like this.
To think of something, such as an idea, answer, plan, etc.
The patterns have been permanently embedded in the mental store house.
To make something an integral part of
