♥ English 20

Call in sick

Definition:

Phone your boss to say you can’t go to work because you are sick.

Example:

“Mary called in sick. She has fever so she can’t attend today’s class.”

Can I have a word with you?

Definition:

Can I speak to you for a short time?

Example:

A: “Mr. Dean, can I have a word with you?”

B: “Yes. Can you give me five minutes? I’m on the phone now.”

In a row

Definition:

One thing directly after another thing

Example:

“All these assignments need to summit 5 days in a row! We are running out of time!”

Pick someone up

Definition:

Stop to collect someone

Example:

“Hey, can you pick me up at the office later? I have meeting until evening today.”

In luck/ out of luck

Definition:

Lucky/ unlucky

Example:

“You are out of luck! The last CD was sold to that young boy just now.”

Last three hours

Definition:

Continue for three hours

Example:

“I can’t believe that movie lasted 2 hours only! I was expected more!”

Get something done

Definition:

Finish something

Example:

“I need to get this assignment done by tonight! I can do it!”

Take longer than someone expected

Definition:

Need more time than originally planned

Example:

“This project takes longer than I expected. Still, we manage to finish it on time.”

Have a sense of humor

Definition:

Enjoy funny things; enjoy laughing

Example:

“She is easily attracted to guys who have a sense of humor.”

Can’t get something down/ in/ out/ open

Definition:

Say this when something is difficult to do.

Example:

“My bag is full. I can’t get any more books in!”