To get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time
borrow
to have a short break
to take five
When you cannot hear the callers name/surname, you ask them to ...
spell their name
What are some informal ways of greeting someone?
Hi
Hey
Morning
Sup?
How's it going?
A flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money is ...
A piece of printed paper that has a particular value as money is ...
a coin
a note
a routine job in an office that involves standard office hour
a nine-to-five job
To connect a person using a phone to the person they want to speak to ...
to put through
What are some semi-formal and formal ways to greet someone?
Hello
Good morning/afternoon/evening
How do you do?
If something is very expensive we say "it cost..."
a fortune
an arm and a leg
to have difficulty making a decision
to be in two minds
What are some phrases we could use to avoid speaking to the caller?
I’m afraid I can’t talk right now;
I’m in the middle of something.
I’m a bit busy at the moment.
Can I call you back later?
Can it wait?
Is it something urgent?
When you want to say hi to someone through their friend or a family member in a more formal way, what phrase do you use?
give my regards to
To be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money
get by
to have terrible coordination and balance
to have two left feet
What are some phrases we could use to encourage the caller to keep it brief?
OK, if it’s very quick. Go ahead;
Is it something quick?
You’ve got about 30 seconds.
OK, try to make it short.
When you are in a hurry what do you say to the person you are having a conversation with?
I must be on my way
I should be going
To get the money that you need to pay for food, a place in which to stay, clothing, etc. from someone
live off
What do we say when someone will not do something a second time because they had a bad experience
once bitten twice shy
What are some phrases we could use to encourage the receiver to listen?
I just wanted to ask you;
I’ll only be a second.;
Have you got a minute?;
I just wanted to know ... .
This won’t take long.
I’ll be really quick.
Do you have a moment?
If someone you are talking to is in a hurry, what do you tell them?
I won't keep you
I'll let you go then