Step 1
Study the following power point to get a good understanding of this week’s idioms:
Step 2
Read the dialogue to learn the meaning of the idioms:
| Johanna: | Hey Natalia, I am getting involved in a new business. Would you like to join with me? We can make lots of money! |
| Natalia: | Hmmmm, I think you said the same thing last year when you wanted me to sell vacuum cleaners with you. |
| Johanna: | I know, but this is different! It’s a great product and it only costs 500 dollars to join! |
| Natalia: | 500 dollars? Do you think money grows on trees? |
| Johanna: | C’mon Natalia! You can’t see the forest for the trees. This is a great idea! |
| Natalia: | I don’t want to lose a bunch of money again, Johanna. |
| Johanna: | I understand that, but sometimes if you want to be a success, you have to be willing to go out on a limb from time to time. |
| Natalia: | I’m sorry Johanna, but you are barking up the wrong tree. I can’t do this. |
| Johanna: | Ok, I understand. |
| Natalia: | I do wish you well. I know you will succeed. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. |
| Johanna: | What do you mean? |
| Natalia: | Well, I think your dad was always interested in business opportunities. He became very successful, didn’t he? I think you’ll do the same thing! |
| Johanna: | Thanks, Natalia. |
| Natalia: | Good luck! |
Step 3
Listen to the following dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
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