Step 1
Study the power point to know this week’s idioms:
Step 2
Read the dialogue to understand the correct usage of the idioms.
| Anna | Why did you come home so late last night? I was worried. |
| Dina | I wanted to tell you but you were already asleep. Actually, the party ended quite late. |
| Anna | Did you go to Maria’s house warming ? |
| Dina | Yes. She bought a beautiful house near the lake. She arranged a dinner in her garden. |
| I have to admit she has a green thumb. The garden was full of seasonal flowers and shrubs. | |
| Anna | She told me about it. But I think it’s a white elephant for her. The maintenance of such a |
| huge house will cost a lot. | |
| Dina | I wonder how she will manage her finances. She works part-time and her husband has a blue-collar job. |
| Anna | She told me that she is in the red after buying the house. She is looking for a full-time job now. |
| Dina | Why didn’t you go to the party yesterday? Everyone was asking about you. |
| Anna | I was not in a mood to attend any party. My manager gave me a pink slip and now I have to start |
| looking for a new job. | |
| Dina | Oh, I am sorry but did he tell you the reason? |
| Anna | Last week, I had an argument with him. He took it personally and fired me. |
| Dina | I have heard that he did exactly the same with another lady who was working in that office last year. |
| Anna | He is the black sheep in the organization. My supervisor was telling me that the board members are not happy with him. He might get a pink slip too. |
| Dina | Don’t worry. You will find a better job soon. |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
Step 4
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