idioms, Ejercicios de Idioma Inglés

¡Descarga idioms y más Ejercicios en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! This short idioms in context dialogue features a husband and wife getting ready to go out for dinner. It's been along hard week at work. Try reading the dialogue one time to understand the gist without using the idiom definitions. On your second reading, use the definitions to help you understand the text while learning new idioms. You'll find idiom definitions and a short quiz on some of the expressions at the end of the story. Going Out to Dinner Tom: Would you like to visit the powder room before we leave for dinner? Alison: Oh, come on, I know you are in a rush. Why are you being so sweet? You usually want to get out the door and burn rubber whenever we go out for an evening. Tom: That's not fair! You know I love my new set of wheels. That's the only reason I like to drive fast! As far as my always being in a rush, it's only because I have to keep the man happy all week long. I'm so used to having to continually prove that I'm worth my salt that I get demanding with others. I apologize for that! Alison: You need to stop complaining about your boss. Put a cork in it! You've got a good job and are well-paid. That's no reason for you to always be in such a hurry. Tom: OK, OK, I say uncle. You win. I'm impatient and always in a rush. Pardon my French, but it's difficult to do all the number crunching at work, while still having to listen to the boss complain about everything. Alison: I know, I know. Sometimes it feels like he's too demanding, but you need to tune him out. Just get on with your work and don't let him bother you so much. Tom: Yes, I know it takes two to tango. I just wish he wouldn't always feel like he has to take a parting shot. Alison: Unfortunately, that's part of being an employee. Remember you are the best em- ployee he's got, and he's not going to forget that. He may complain, but he knows the score. That means he depends on you. Tom: Thanks for the shot in the arm. I can always count on you to cheer me up. Let's have a great evening out. In fact, let's seal that with a kiss. Alison: Now you're talking!