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Doctor: Sorry you waited so long, Paul; Ive been tied up all afternoon. What seems to be the
problem this time?
Doctor: Hmm... Let's have a look. Oh, yeah, thats a beauty. You really did a number on that toe.
How'd it happen?
Doctor: Well, thats a surefire way to break some bones. Paul, didn't I see you last year for some
sprained fingers?
Paul: Yeah ... I was trying to fix the toilet and got my hand stuck. I yanked it out, and hurt myself.
Im still trying to live that one down.
Doctor: Well, Mr. Fix-it, you've really outdone yourself this time. You won't be walking with this
foot for eight weeks.
Paul: Thats impossible! I have a camping trip scheduled for six weeks from now. Can't it be healed
by then?
Doctor: That's a tall order, Paul... But I suppose it's not out of the question. With a lot of rest now...
and intensive physical therapy, you just may be back in the saddle again in six weeks. But the
therapy requires a lot of work, and time... and specifically, following the doctor's orders... Can you
handle that?
Doctor: But listen, even if you are walking by then, youve got to take it easy during the trip. No
climbing trees or jumping across streams or anything. You really need to baby this leg for a while!
Doctor: Well, Paul... let's get you bandaged up. Well have you hobbling out of here in no time.
Now... I want you to keep an eye on the swelling in the rest of the leg and foot. And get in touch
with Dr. Phillips... Shes the physical therapist.
Doctor: Yes. We're going to want to follow up on this in about two weeks.
Paul: I'll schedule an appointment with the receptionist. Thanks. Bye, Doc.
3. A beauty. A very good or vivid example of something; in this case, a really good example of a
bad injury.
something badly.
7. To outdo yourself. To do something very well. To do better than you normally do. Note that this
expression is often used in a sarcastic way.
10. To be back in the saddle. To return to your normal activities, especially after an illness or
injury. To be back in control of your normal activities.
yourself.
great sensitivity
later.
Mike: Hmmm... What's this card? "Join us! Matt and
down one last time before the walk down the aislel
coming.
question.
Allison: Oh, I just saw my aunt arrive. Sorry to bail on you Mike,
Matt: Ha! It's not like you've ever been one to beat around
the bush.
into this?
Mike: I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me for a
down.
Mike: Wow.
Matt: Really, and since Ive proposed,everything has been
decision.
party.
decision. On the invitation, it has a double meaning. It refers both to a "plunge" into water at the
beach party and to the fact
have second thoughts. Notice that you can also say have cold
feet."
surprised by something.
something.
consideration, or negotiation.
avoid confrontation.
someone.
something.
around.
Giovanni: Hello?
Giovanni: Hey.
with me?
get him.
Giovanni: Bri, I'm not a rich guy. I cant afford to break the bank
the case.
Giovanni: Well, I don't know what to get him either. What do you
a day.
good....
Briona: like... ?
off !
Briona: Big help you are! You know, you could at least... Hey!
Giovanni: Yeah...
a membership to a club!
Giovanni: Hmmm ... That's not bad. But how much will I have to
shell out?
Briona: Don't worry... Pay what you can; Ill pay the rest.
Giovanni: This is hands down the best idea Ive heard all day.
to lunch.
future.
commonplace.
as an idea or a suggestion.
18. To put in or give your two cents. To give your opinion or share