Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 7 Susan stays up all night thinking about her cookie business. In the morning, She discusses it with Bob. Bob agrees to work for her. Bob: You're up bright and early this morning, Susan. Susan: I didn't sleep a wink. I was awake all night thinking about the new business. Bob: Running your own business is lots of work. Are you prepared to work like a dog? Susan: No, But I am prepared to hire you to run the business. Bob: You want me to run a cookie business? Fat chance! Susan: Why not? Bob: I don't have a clue about making cookies. I don't even know how to turn the oven on. Susan: I'll give you a crash course. Bob: Do I have to do the baking? Susan: No. You'll just manage the business side. Bob: Needless to say, I have mixed feelings about working for you. Susan: I'll be nice. I promise you'll be a happy camper. Bob: Okay. Let's give it a shot, boss!
Idioms, Bright and early – early in the early Crash course – short and intensive instruction Fat chance – definitely not (to) give it a shot – to try something Happy camper (slang) – a happy person; a satisfied participant (to have) mixed feelings – to feel positive about one aspect of something and neg Negative about another Needless to say – obviously (to) not have a clue – to know nothing abou (to) not sleep a wink – to be awake all night (to) work like a dog – to work very hard
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