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08 Blowing the Whistle at Work GLOSSARY ramification implication; consequence; something additional that results fromones actions, especially when one cannot know exactly what it will be ahead oftime* The decision to quit your job could have serious
04Showing Disapproval and Sympathy GLOSSARY long face an expression of sadness, depression, and/or disappointment* Heidi had a long face for weeks after her dog died. thats awful thats too bad; a phrase used to show that one sympathizes withanother p
Jane: You have to watch this movie. Its so good! Hercule: Im not really into mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of clues, and the detective follows hunch afte
Raphael: Sorry to be a buzzkill, but this gravy train weve been on is about to end. Kelly: What do you mean? Raphael: There have been a lot of complaints about our departments spending on extraneous things, and to quell the masses, the department hea
I thought I would save time by purchasing my airline ticket online and checking in at the airport with my e-ticket. I went onto the McQ Air website and selected my flights. The screen then prompted me to pay with a credit card. After I typed in my pa
08 Dealing With the Paparazzi GLOSSARY prisoner a person who is forced to stay in a jail or another building, held byother people and not allowed to leave * Gertrudes uncle was a prisoner for several months during World War II. paparazzi a photograph
03 Lying and Telling the Truth GLOSSARY full of it saying something that isnt true; lying or exaggerating * Youre so full of it! Theres no way you used to be a professional footballplayer. I dont believe you. Gods honest truth something that is absol
01Parking Instructions GLOSSARY kiosk a small building where food, drinks, and newspapers are sold, or wherepeople can ask for directions or other information* Every morning I buy a newspaper at the kiosk where I wait for the bus. compound a group of
11Meeting the Future In-laws GLOSSARY I dont mind telling you a phrase used to mean I want to tell you or Imnot embarrassed or frightened to tell you * Weve always told each other our secrets, so I dont mind telling you about theembarrassing thing th
10Telling Secrets to Parents GLOSSARY to be supposed to do (something) to be expected to do something; to havean obligation or agreement to do something* The person who leaves the house last in the morning is the one who is supposed to lock the door.
Camile: That is a really good idea. Nathan: Thanks, but theres no way I can get past all of the gatekeepers in this company to get access to the president. Hes the only one who can green-light a project like this. Camile: Cant you present it to your
Yuko: Whats all this? Reza: Were gearing up for the busy season. We dont want to get caught with our pants down like we did last season. Yuko: Last season, we had an unusual number of visitors because of the unseasonably warm weather. We cant expect
Angel: Why are you driving at a snails pace? Georgina: This is an infamous speed trap. I dont want to get a ticket again. Angel: I dont see any squad cars along the road. Are you sure this is the right stretch of road? Georgina: Im sure. Those cops a
Allen: Are you all right? Monica: Yes, were fine, but that blizzard really caught us off guard, especially this time of year. Have you seen the news? Allen: I just watched it. Overnight, the storm felled over 30 trees in and around the town and toppl
Victoria: [clears her throat] Congratulations are in order. I just scored a product placement for our brand in the latest McQuillanator movie. Thank you, thank you very much. Gerard: Really? Thats great! Will it have a prominent place in the movie? V
Eric: Who were you talking to on the phone? Melissa: My mother. I was commiserating with her about Dads retirement. Eric: Your father retired two months ago. That was a good thing, right? Melissa: Well, its good that he doesnt have to work anymore, b
Grace: What happened to you?! Paul: I had a little accident at the game today. Grace: Little accident?! Youre limping and obviously in pain! Paul: I just pulled a muscle in my back and aggravated my runners knee, thats all. Its nothing to worry about
Renaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask whos calling? Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You interviewed for a position with me last week. Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you? Renaldo: Im doing well
Christine: What do you think of this one? Eric: Were here to buy hats to protect us from the sun while were on vacation. Do you think a beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, dont you think? Isnt it great to be getting away to t
Roberta: What are you working on? Lee: Oh, Im writing the company profiles for the businesses participating in the meeting next month. Do you have a minute to give me some feedback ? Roberta: Sure, what do you have so far ? Lee: Ive started to write