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Step 2
Listen to the dialogue for better understanding and pronunciation.
Step 3
Read the following dialogue to see the idioms in context:
| Tatiana: | Hey Natalia. What’s going on? |
| Natalia: | Why? Do I look nervous? I could hardly sleep last night. |
| Tatiana: | Well, you look great – fresh as a daisy, but you do seem a little nervous. Normally you are so happy-go-lucky. |
| Natalia: | I am just a little nervous because I am doing several presentations today. |
| Tatiana: | You have done many presentations, with great success. What’s different this time? |
| Natalia: | This time I will be presenting in front of people from all over Manitoba, including some of the top dogs in the industry. I hope I am ready for this! I don’t want to feel like a small fry! |
| Tatiana: | A small fry? Are you kidding me? Everyone knows how accomplished you are. I don’t think anyone will see you as a small fry! |
| Natalia: | I hope you’re right, but maybe … |
| Tatiana: | Maybe what, Natalia? |
| Natalia: | On the other hand, I don’t want to come across as high and mighty. I heard the master of ceremonies is quick tempered. Maybe … |
| Tatiana: | Natalia, maybe you should just get out there, relax and do a wonderful presentation! |
| Natalia: | Thanks for the kind words, Tatiana. |
| Tatiana: | No problem! Just remember to give me a call when you are done and let me know how it went. |
| Natalia: | Will do! |
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