Step 1
Study these idioms to talk about actions and behaviors.
Step 2
Listen to a conversation between Syd and Len:
Step 3
Now, look at the script of the dialogue. Listen to the dialogue again. This will help you build your listening skills.
Now, look at the script of the dialogue. Listen to the dialogue again. This will help you build your listening skills.
| Syd: | Hi, Len! How have you been? I heard you organized a wedding reception for your son. |
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| Len: | Hi, I am wonderful! Thanks! Yes, I did. We had many people over, and I was scared there wouldn’t be enough room for everyone, so I erred on the side of caution and booked a large restaurant space for the day. |
| Syd: | Oh, but was it a false move, you think? |
| Len: | No, I don’t believe so. I think I made the right decision. It was hard to negotiate with the manager, though. She gave me a run-round in terms of pricing, and other details. |
| Syd: | Oh, I am sorry to hear that. You probably wouldn’t want their business any more. |
| Len: | Not really. The lady manager attended the reception, but I gave her the cold shoulder. |
| Syd: | That’s so out of your character! |
| Len: | No kidding! I almost gave up at one point: I thought I was fighting the losing battle, but we did come to an agreement the very last minute. |
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Actions & Behavior Idioms
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