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Step 2
Read the dialogue to understand the correct usage of the idioms.
| Jana | Any plans for the weekend? |
| Colette | I am thinking of going to Gimli to study for my exams. |
| Jana | What? Have you gone mad? Who drives an hour and a half to a recreational resort and studies there? |
| Colette | Don’t you think it will be peaceful and quiet? No distractions at all. |
| Jana | I don’t know what you are talking about. Your mind wanders when you are hungry. Let’s go out and have lunch. It’s almost noon now. |
| Colette | Let me check if I have enough money as my payday is tomorrow. I have six dollars in my wallet and a toonie in my pocket. |
| Jana | I have a loonie too. |
| Colette | Let’s check out the corner store. They sell cheap veggie sandwiches and dainties. |
| Jana | I’m not in a mood for a sandwich. Let’s go to Timmies, eh? I will have a double-double. |
| Colette | Sure. |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
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Canadian Slang Part -1
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