GRAMMAR
Complete the sentence with the correct word: What will/would you do if there wasn’t a new shopping center?
would
The volume is too loud, please...
turn it down
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
very rarely
Use a key expression to make an offer during a negotiation
-I’m willing to go (pay)…
-Let me make you an offer.
-What if I offered you…?
-Imagine/suppose we…
I don't think those shoes will fit. You should ...
Try them on
What does "getting out of hand" mean?
A situation is getting out of control.
Use a key expression to reject and accept an offer during a negotiation
-Sorry, but I don’t think we can make a deal.
-It’s a deal!
There's a new movie coming out soon I want to...
check it out
What does "hang in there" mean?
Don't give up.
Use a key expression to compromise during a negotiation.
-That doesn’t work for me. I can do…
-In return, would you consider…?
-If I offer X, will you do Y?
-I’ll meet you halfway.
He drowned in the ice. He was stuck and couldn't...
break through
What does "by the skin of your teeth" mean?
To make something by the smallest possible amount of time. (She caught the train by the skin of her teeth.)
Use a key expression to state your position during a negotiation.
-My position is that…
-The problem/concern I have is that…
-What’s your position?
-Do you have any thoughts on the matter?
-What do you think about…?
My motorbike keeps ... This is the tird time this week! I need to see the mechanic.
breaking down
What does it mean to "beat around the bush"?
Avoiding a subject/topic by talking about non-related things.