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genuine leather

= real l________ (material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins and preserving the skins using special processes)

A: It's g______ l_____, that. Here. Feel it.
B: Yeah. It is nice, but it's damaged. Look. Maybe you could do me a deal on it?

looking for (a pair of boots) in dark brown l_____

jacket / belt / boots (is / are) made from g______ l___

do me a deal on it

= Give me a special price.

A: It's genuine leather, that. Here. Feel it.
B: Yeah. It is nice, but it's damaged. Look. Maybe you could d_ me a d____ o_ it?

I am confident that we can d_ a d___ W___ you O_ it

sounds like a good d_____

make a d____

antique

= A very old and valuable item.

A: It's a_____, that mask is. It's over two hundred years old.
B: Yeah. It's lovely. Would you give me a discount if I pay in cash?

Would you give me a discount

= A reduced price or special offer.

A: It's antique, that mask is. It's over two hundred years old.
B: Yeah. It's lovely. W_____ you g____ me a di______ if I pay in cash?

a special / big/ small / substantial d_____ on smth

ask for a d_____ on smth

 negotiate a d_____ on smth

to get / offer a d_____ on smth

receive a 10, 20, 50 per cent d_____ on smth

a student d_____ on smth

buy smth at a d_____

pay in cash

= Use paper money or coins for payment.

A: It's antique, that mask is. It's over two hundred years old.
B: Yeah. It's lovely. Would you give me a discount if I p__ __ cash?

handmade

= wasn’t made by a machine.

A: It's h_______, that carpet. It’s not the cheap factory-made type.
B: Yeah, it's nice. Is that price there fixed or could you go down a bit?

fixed

= A price that cannot be changed.

A: It's handmade, that carpet. It’s not the cheap factory-made type.
B: Yeah, it's nice. Is that price there f_____ or could you go down a bit?

Unlike street markets, supermarkets usually have f_____ prices on their products.

I tried haggling with the seller, but he said it was a f_____ price and non-negotiable

could you go down a bit

= Can you lower the price slightly?

A: It's handmade, that carpet. It’s not the cheap factory-made type.
B: Yeah, it's nice. Is that price there fixed or co____ you g_ d____ a b___?

a real bargain

= A very good deal or low price.

A: How much are you asking for this silk scarf?
B: 300 - and it's a r___ b_____ at a price like that.

I'm off to do some b____ hunting

pick up, find, get, spot b_______

at b_____ prices

is an absolute b_______

b_______ hunters

off

= I’m leaving to go somewhere

I must be o___ now (=I must leave).

They were o___ to Italy (=leaving to go to Italy) and wanted to make an early start.

• I’m o___ to work. See you tonight!

• I’m o___ to the gym for an hour.

• I’m o___ to grab some coffee.

• I’m o___ to visit my grandparents this weekend.

I thought these would be cheaper

= I expected a lower price than this.

A: I th______ these w_____ be cheaper. I heard they were on sale at the moment.
B: Yeah. I'm afraid all the cheaper ones have already sold out. This is all we have left.

on sale

= reduced in price:

A: I thought these would be cheaper. I heard they were o_ s___ at the moment.
B: Yeah. I'm afraid all the cheaper ones have already sold out. This is all we have left.

Can you tell me if this dress is o_ s___?

That green coat you liked is o_ s___

Is this jacket o_ s___?

Do you like this coat? I picked it up o_ s___

Take it or leave it

= accept or refuse the offer completely:

A: 250 is a good price. I mean, look at the brand. That’s a quality product.
B: Listen. I'll give you a hundred. T___ it or l____ it.
A: A hundred? That's an insult. I wouldn’t make a profit if I let you have it that cheap.

that's the deal— t___ it or l____ it.

There's only one room left and it doesn't have a stunning view. So t___ it or l____ it.

They simply told me that the price was fixed and I could t___ it or l____ it.

That's an insult

= an offensive remark or action:

A: 250 is a good price. I mean, look at the brand. That’s a quality product.
B: Listen. I'll give you a hundred. Take it or leave it.
A: A hundred? Th___’s an in____. I wouldn’t make a profit if I let you have it that cheap.

Offering me so little money was an in______

make a profit

= Earn more money than you spend.

A: 250 is a good price. I mean, look at the brand. That’s a quality product.
B: Listen. I'll give you a hundred. Take it or leave it.
A: A hundred? That's an insult. I wouldn’t m___ a p____ if I let you have it that cheap

haggle over the price

= Negotiate to pay less money.

A: I like this denim jacket, but 150 seems a bit much. Can we h____ o____ the p____?
B: Well, I can offer you a 10% discount. How about 135?
A: That’s still more than I wanted to pay. Can you do 120?
B: 130 is the lowest I can go. That’s my final offer.
A: Okay, deal. Can I get a receipt, please?
B: Of course! Here you go.
A: Thanks. By the way, if I change my mind later, can I ask for a refund?
B: Yes, just keep the receipt and return it within 14 days.

get a receipt

= Receive proof of purchase.

A: I like this denim jacket, but 150 seems a bit much. Can we haggle over the price?
B: Well, I can offer you a 10% discount. How about 135?
A: That’s still more than I wanted to pay. Can you do 120?
B: 130 is the lowest I can go. That’s my final offer.
A: Okay, deal. Can I g___ a r_____, please?
B: Of course! Here you go.
A: Thanks. By the way, if I change my mind later, can I ask for a refund?
B: Yes, just keep the r______ and return it within 14 days.

ask for a refund

= Request your money back.

A: I like this denim jacket, but 150 seems a bit much. Can we haggle over the price?
B: Well, I can offer you a 10% discount. How about 135?
A: That’s still more than I wanted to pay. Can you do 120?
B: 130 is the lowest I can go. That’s my final offer.
A: Okay, deal. Can I get a receipt, please?
B: Of course! Here you go.
A: Thanks. By the way, if I change my mind later, can I a___ for a r____?
B: Yes, just keep the receipt and return it within 14 days.

Pay BY card

= Use a debit or credit card.

• I don’t have any cash on me. Can I p__ __ card?

• Most cafes nowadays allow customers to p___ ___ card instead of cash

• She forgot her wallet at home but was relieved when she realized she could p__ __ card

If I were her/ him / you, I'd opt for...

= I would choose... in their situation.

• If I w___ her, I’d o__ f__ the red dress. It looks more elegant and feminine

• If I w___ him, I’d o__ f__ a direct flight rather than a layover.

• If I w___ you, I’d o__ f__ an online course instead of commuting to a class.

a complete rip-off

= Overpriced and unfair.

• They’re charging $10 for a bottle of water? That’s a c_____ r___-o___!

• I bought these shoes online, but when they arrived, they were such poor quality. It’s a c_____ r___-o___

• Paying that much for a concert ticket is a c_____ r___-o___—I’ll just watch the livestream instead.

daylight robbery

= Extremely expensive or unfairly high price.

• This hotel charges $50 for breakfast? It’s d_____ r______!

• I can’t believe they’re asking $100 just to park for a few hours. It’s d_____ r______!

• The restaurant charged me extra for sauce. It’s d_____ r______!

I mean, I don’t usually see you Ving

= you don’t often do something that is typical or expected;

I m___, I don’t usually s___ you hitting to the gym in the mornings.

I m_____, I don’t usually s___ you spending time with your coworkers after work.;

we’re not allowed to (do smth)

= you are forbidden to do something by rules or regulations;

We’re not a_____ed to take photos in the museum.

We’re not a_____ed to enter the building after 8 p.m.;’

To be honest, I’m just grateful we’re still a______ to work remotely occasionally

Sorry to interrupt, but can I have a quick word?

= used to politely ask for someone's attention to discuss something briefly;

Sorry to i______, but can I have a quick w____ about tomorrow’s meeting?

Sorry to i______, but can I have a quick w____ with you about the report?;

I’m not going to complain! I’m just going to keep my head down and obey the rules

= meaning you’ll avoid trouble by following the rules quietly;

I’m not going to c_______ about the extra work. I’m just going to keep my h_____ down (and get it done / and o___ the rules)

I’m not going to c_______ about the new manager. I’ll just keep my h_____ down and see how things go.;

I do have some holiday left for this year

= you have remaining vacation days to use;

I do have some holiday l____, so I might take a break in December.

I do have some holiday l____ for this year, so I’ll plan a trip.;

can easily get distracted

= quickly lose focus or concentration;

I can easily get d_______ by my phone when I’m working.

During long meetings, I can easily get d_______ and start thinking about other things.;

tend to daydream about the future

= often find yourself imagining things about what is to come;

I tend to d_______ about the future when I’m feeling bored.

He tends to d_______ about the future and what his life will look like in ten years

they’re / it is totally banned

= something is completely prohibited;

Smoking is totally b_______ in this building.

Mobile phones are totally b_______ during exams.;

we have a very strict dress code

= we must follow specific rules about what we wear;

We have a very st___ d_______ code, and we must wear formal clothes every day.

Our company has a very st____ d_______ code, and jeans are not allowed

It’s alright/ good / fine / nice, I guess, but it’s not very you

= it’s acceptable but doesn’t match your personality or style;

That jacket looks fine, I guess, but it’s not v___ y_____.

The presentation was good, I guess, but the style wasn’t v____ y_____.;

is off sick and we really have to complete this order by (a day)

= someone is absent due to illness

John is o__ s______ today and we really have to complete this order by Friday

Mary is o__ s______ and we really need to submit the project by tomorrow.;

OK. Fair enough, I guess

= it’s acceptable, I think

OK. Fair e_______, I guess, if you don’t want to come to the party.

OK. Fair e_______, I guess, if you think it’s too expensive.

sorry for asking you at short notice

= apologizing for giving someone little time to prepare;

Sorry for asking you at sh____ n_______, but could you cover my shift tomorrow?

Sorry for asking you at sh____ n_______, but could you help me with this task today?

we’re generally obliged to (do smth)

= we are typically required to do something;

We’re generally o_______ to attend all company meetings.

We’re generally o_______ to wear safety gear in the lab. (захисне спорядження)

What are you gonna be doing there?

= asking someone’s plans or activities in a certain place;

What are you g___ be d_______ there during your vacation?

What are you g____ be d_______ there when you move to the new office?

doodle

= draw or sketch smth, , usually when bored or thinking;

I tend to d_______ in my notebook during long meetings.

She loves to d_______ while thinking.;

yawn

= to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply due to tiredness or boredom;

I couldn’t help but y_______ during the lecture. (Ми не могли не позіхати)

He let out a big y_______ after working all night.;

He stood up, stretched and y____ed.

We couldn't help but yawn during the speech. (Ми не могли не позіхати…)

I can't help but (do smth)

= cannot resist or avoid doing something;

I can’t h___ but feel excited about the weekend. ( Я не можу не відчувати захоплення від того, що)

I can’t h____ but laugh when I hear that joke. (Я не можу не сміятися, коли чую цей анекдот..;)

have a real blast

= a very enjoyable and exciting experience;

We had a r______ b______ at the amusement park yesterday!

The kids will have a r______ b______ at the birthday party.

spill the beans

= to reveal a secret or confidential information;

Don’t s______ the b______ about the surprise party!

She accidentally s______ed the b______ and told him what we were planning.

go ice-skating

= to move on ice using special shoes called skates

We’re planning to g______ i____-s____ at the ice rink tomorrow.

I haven’t gone i___-s_____ since last winter.

have an affair with

= to secretly have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is not your partner;

He was caught h______ing an a______ w______ his coworker.

The gossip magazine claimed she was h______ing an a______ w______ a famous actor.

mulled wine

= warm drink mixed with spices, often drunk in winter;

We enjoyed a glass of m______ w______ at the Christmas market.

M______ w______ is perfect for a cold evening by the fire.

have a rehearsal

= to practice a performance before the main event

We’ll h______ a re______ tomorrow for the school play.

The children will h______ a re______ every evening this week.

really psyched about

= very excited or enthusiastic about something

She’s re______ ps______ a______ her upcoming trip to Paris.

I’m re______ ps______ a______ starting my new job next week.

ring in the New Year

= to celebrate the start of the new year

We’ll r______ in the N______ Y______ with a wild party at home.

Let’s r______ in the N______ Y______ watching the fireworks downtown.

be over the moon about/with smth

= to be extremely happy or pleased;

She’s ov______ the m______ a______ winning the competition.

He was ov______ the m______ w______ his new guitar.

get round to doing smth

to finally do something

I’ll g______ r______ to d____ing the laundry this afternoon.

Have you got r______ to d___ing that report yet?

!!! I really wanted to, but I've never got r____ to doing it

I wanted to clean up today, but I didn't g___ r____ to doing it.

I wanted to watch a documentary on Netflix, but I didn't g___ r____ to (watching) it

have a lot of time on my hands

= to have extra free/ spare time

Since retiring, I have a lot of t______ on my h______.

I have a lot of t______ on my h______ during the holidays.

It just hit me

= to suddenly realize or understand something;

It just h______ m______ that I forgot her birthday!

While reading the article, It just h______ m______ how serious the problem is.

at the ice rink

= a special area for ice-skating;

We’ll meet a______ the i______ r______ after school.

There’s a competition a______ the i______ r______ this weekend.

get my driving licence

= to have an official document to drive

I finally g______ my d______ l______ last month!

She’s been studying hard to g______ her d______ l______ next week.

go sledding

= to slide down a snowy hill on a sled

Let’s g______ s______ in the park this afternoon.

The kids love to g______ s______ when it snows.

throw a wild party

= to organize an exciting and lively gathering;

They th___V2___ a w______ p______ for his 21st birthday.

We’re planning to th______ a w______ p______ this weekend.

go on paternity leave

to take time off work after the birth of a child (for fathers);

He’ll g______ on p______ l______ when the baby is born.

Many companies now offer fathers the chance to g______ on p______ l______.

take maternity leave

= to take time off work before and after giving birth (for mothers);

She’s planning to t______ m______ l______ starting next month.

Most employees can t______ m______ l______ for up to a year.

Oh, I'm used to it

Oh, I'_ u____ t_ it.

= О, я вже звик до цього

A: It must be difficult getting up so early.
B: Oh, I'm u____ t_ it. I had to get up at five in my last job.

It is difficult, but I'm slowly getting used to it

It is difficult, but I'm s___ g____ u_____ to it

= Це складно, але я поступово звикаю до цього

A: How are you finding the new job?
B: It is difficult, but I'm s___ g____ u_____ to it. The people I work with are being very supportive.

I guess I'll just have to get used to it.

I guess I'll just h___ to g__ u___ to it.

= думаю, доведеться звикнути.

A: How are you finding your new job?
B: Not that good, to be honest. I hate sitting at a desk all day, but I need the money, so I guess I'll just h___ to g__ u___ to it.

it took me a while to get used to

it t____ me a wh___ to g__ u___ to

= мені знадобився деякий час, щоб звикнути

A: How do you find working shifts?
B: OK, although it t____ me a wh___ to g__ u___ to working nights. I couldn’t sleep during the day to begin with, but it’s fine now.

It was to begin with, yeah, but I'm totally used to it now.

= It was to b___ w___, yeah, but I'm t____ u____ to it now.

= Спочатку так, але зараз я повністю до цього звик.

A: How do you find working nights? It must be quite difficult.
B: it was to b___ w___, yeah, but I'm t____ u____ to it now.

I don’t think I’ll ever get used to (it)

I don’t think I’ll e____ g__ u____ to (it)

= Думаю, я ніколи не звикну до (цього)

A: How are you finding your new job?
B: The job’s OK, but I hate the journey to work. I don’t think I’ll e___ g__ u___ to the crowded trains!

went on a shopping spree

= To buy a large amount of items in a short period of time, often impulsively.

• I w___ on a shopping s____ and ended up spending all my savings.

• After getting my bonus, I w___ on a shopping s____ and bought new clothes and gadgets;

went on a drinking spree

= To consume a lot of alcohol in a short period of time, often excessively.

• He w___ on a drinking s____ to celebrate his promotion.

• After the exams ended, they w___ on a drinking s____ with their friends;

have some errands to run

= To have small tasks or chores that need to be completed.

• I h___ some e_____s to r___ before going to the party.

• She said she h___ some e______s to r___ but would be back in an hour;

which isn't really like me

= Used to describe acting differently from usual behavior.

• I was unusually quiet, which isn’t r_____ l___ m__.

• I am late for work, which isn’t r_____ l___ m__;

I couldn't think straight and my mind just went blank

= To be unable to think clearly, often due to stress or nervousness.

• During the exam, I couldn't th_____ s______ and my m____ just w___ b_____.

• When asked about my plans, I couldn't th_____ s______ and my m____ just w___ b_____;

stood out from the rest

= To be noticeably better, different, or more impressive than others.

• Her performance really st____ o___ from the r____ during the auditions.

• The bright red dress st____ o___ from the r____ of the outfits at the party;

... had a good track record

= To have a history of success or reliable performance.

• The company had a g___ tr_____ r_____ of delivering projects on time.

• He was hired because he had a g___ tr_____ r_____ in sales;

have few questions up my sleeve

= To have prepared questions to ask

• During the interview, I had a few q________ up my s_____ about their future plans.

• She had a few q________ up her s_____ to ask during the presentation;

filled me in on

= To provide someone with the details or updates about something

• She f____ed me i___ o___ the latest changes to the project.

• He f_____ed me i___ o___ what happened during the meeting I missed;

1. f____ed me i___ o___ the details of the project.

2. f____ed me i___ o___ what happened at the meeting.

3. f____ed me i___ o___ the latest news about our trip.

4. f____ed me i___ o___ how the presentation went.

5. f____ed me i___ o___ the changes to the schedule.

6. f____ed me i___ o___ all the gossip from the party.

7. f____ed me i___ o___ the issues we're facing with the client.

8. f____ed me i___ o___ the important tasks I missed.

9. f____ed me i___ o___ what I need to do next.

10. f____ed me i___ o___ the situation with the budget.

am sick and tired of

= To be extremely annoyed or frustrated with something.

• I’m s___ and t_____ of hearing the same complaints every day.

• She said she was s___ and t_____ of working long hours without recognition;

skip breakfast

= To not eat the morning meal.

• I often sk___ b________ because I’m in a rush to get to work.

• He decided to s___ b________ to save time;

got along very well with

= To have a good relationship with someone.

• She g___ a_____ very well with her colleagues at her new job.

• I g___ a_____ very well with my neighbors, and we often chat;

But a problem with .... cropped up

= An issue or complication suddenly appeared.

• Everything was going smoothly, but a problem with the software c_______ed u__ at the last minute.

• We were almost finished, but a problem with the delivery c_______ed u__;

Needless to say

= Used to emphasize that the statement following is obvious.

• N______ to s___, everyone was thrilled when we won the competition.

• The project was a disaster, and N______ to s___, the manager wasn’t pleased;

head home

= To start going towards one's house or residence.

• After the long day, I h_____ed h____ to relax.

• We decided to h_____ h____ before the storm got worse;

is my idea of hell

= Describes something extremely unpleasant or unbearable.

• Being stuck in traffic for hours is my i___ of h___.

• Working on the weekend is my i___ of h___;

boosted my chances of

= To improve the likelihood of achieving something.

• Taking extra courses b______ed my ch_______ of getting the job.

• Practicing every day b______ed my ch_______ of winning the competition;

take it with a pinch of salt

= To not fully believe something, viewing it with skepticism.

• When he told me the story, I t____k it with a pi____ of s___ because it sounded exaggerated.

• You should t____e what she says with a pi____ of s___ until you confirm it;

it was inevitable and we had to embrace the fact that

= Accepting something unavoidable as true or necessary.

• It was in_________ and we h___ to em______ the f____ that the company was shutting down.

• The storm was coming, and It was in_________ and we h___ to em______ the f____ that we couldn’t leave the house;

get my foot in the door at this company

= to gain an initial opportunity or position that could lead to further success.

• I’m hoping this internship will help me g___ my f___ in the d____ at this company.

• He applied for an entry-level role to g___ his f___ in the d____ at this company;

did some research on the company

= To investigate or gather information about an organization.

• Before the interview, I d___ some r_______ on the c______ to prepare.

• She d___ some r_______ on the c______ before deciding to apply;

it’s about time I / we / you + Past Simple

it's a_____ t_____ I got married and had a baby 

I think it’s about we h____ed home after such a long day.

it made me cringe

= to feel uncomfortable because of something awkward

Anytime he tried to dance in front of the class, it m___ me cr____.

She told a joke that was so bad, it m___ everyone in the room cr____.;

spill the tea

= to share gossip or information about something in a secretive or informal way;

I can’t wait to meet up and sp___ the t__ about what happened at the party.

Come on, tell me! You promised to sp___ the t__ about your new job.

I mostly..., but I also do a bit of ... work.

-I work for a big fashion company.

-I m_____ find models for our shows, but I also d_ a b__ of design w_____

I’m involved in ..., and also do some work with ...

I work for the police department.

I’m i________ in community work and events, and also d_ some w_____ with prisoners.

I take all the orders ...

-I work in a fast-food place.

-I t______ all the orders and get them ready for delivery.

I’m responsible for Ving

-I work in the education department of a big college in town

-I’m r__________ for helping new teachers feel at home

I deal with... 

-I’m in the accounts department of a big law firm

- I d_____ with all the pay and finances.

in

You work _____ a city or area:

He works ___ Manhattan.

in

You work __ a type of place such as a bank, shop, factory

She works __ a library.

I work part-time / full-time ___ a library.

in

You work __ an industry or a type of job, for example education, advertising, publishing, IT:

He works __ advertising.

I’d like to work __ publishing

The studies were undertaken by people working ___ education.

at

You work ___ a particular place or organization:

She works ___ the Library of Congress.

for

You work _____ a person, company, or organization that employs you

He works ___ his father.

We both work ____ the same company.

I’d like to work ___ Vodafone

He works ___ a law firm.

as

You work ___ a waiter, cashier, accountant

She works __ a cook.

She works ____ a consultant for a design company

on

You work ____ a project or task:

Several people worked __ the report.

What are you currently working ___?