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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:
| Alex: | Where are you off to so early? |
| Martha: | I am going cycling with Jacob. I made friends with him at the corporate party last week, remember? So, it turns out he likes biking, too. |
| Alex: | No doubt, birds of feather flock together. |
| Martha: | That’s right. And what are you up to this morning? |
| Alex: | Emmm, I think I am going to stay home and relax. |
| Martha: | Do you want to join us? I know you like exercising. |
| Alex: | Thank you, but I think I’ll skip this time. Two’s company … three’s a crowd. |
| Martha: | All right, but why don’t you call Angela then and go out? I can’t look at you staying at home all the time like this. |
| Alex: | Emmm, I am at odds with her. When I had problems finding a new job, she didn’t show any support. |
| Martha: | Oh, she is just a fair-weather friend. Don’t waste your time on her. |
| Alex: | Yes, that’s what I am going to do. Maybe I’d better keep her at arm’s length for now. |
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Friendship idioms
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