Be in two minds
[at an english test interview] So now some countries have been investing in space travel. What do you think about this? I'm in two minds...
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thelondoncafe
- 6月26日
- 1 分
pull some strings
Hey, Tom. My daughter is looking for a part-time job. Is your company hiring right now? Not really but I can pull some strings and get...
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thelondoncafe
- 6月19日
- 1 分
Murphy's Law
I was thoroughly prepared for the meeting today, but then I left my bag at home, then I got in an accident on the way to work, and then...
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thelondoncafe
- 6月12日
- 1 分
put your foot in your mouth
I really put my foot in my mouth yesterday when I met Lisa and her sister. I was so embarrassed... Oh, what happened? Well, as a matter...
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thelondoncafe
- 6月5日
- 1 分
No ifs or buts
So can I sing on this street? I want to be heard by lots of people. No, Rob. You are not allowed to make loud noise here. But I'm a good...
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thelondoncafe
- 5月29日
- 1 分
be at a loss
Hi, so how was your trip in Spain? It was great but I had trouble when I checked in a hotel. Oh, what happened? Well, I spoke to a clerk...
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thelondoncafe
- 5月22日
- 1 分
learn the hard way
I didn't know how hard hiking in Mt. Fuji was. I wish I had known that before I hiked. I warned you to brace yourself for it!!!! It was...
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thelondoncafe
- 5月16日
- 1 分
elbow grease
[two house keepers are talking in a house] Wow, I have never seen the gas stove like this. It is so dirty and disgusting. Nobody has used...
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thelondoncafe
- 4月24日
- 1 分
gift that keeps on giving
Why are you smiling? Yeah, my parents gave me a ticket to Paris last year. It was fantastic as whenever I think about it, I always smile....
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thelondoncafe
- 4月17日
- 1 分
jog your memory
The photo helped to jog my memory and I finally remember the name of the restaurant we ate at in Paris. It was nice. I liked their...
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thelondoncafe
- 4月10日
- 1 分
You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
[when a trainer introduce their job to a new worker] I don't know about the other departments, but in this department, everyone has a...
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thelondoncafe
- 3月23日
- 1 分
slave driver
Our new boss is a slave driver. He expects me to work overtime everyday without pay! I feel like I'm dying!! 新しい上司は、人使いの荒い人なんだ。毎日、残業するのが当...
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thelondoncafe
- 3月6日
- 1 分
get cracking
Yay! Spring vacation is right around the corner! [Mother] So do you have homework from school? If you have a lot, you'd better get...
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thelondoncafe
- 2月27日
- 1 分
call it a day
I have done enough work for today. I think I'm going to call it a day. See ya tomorrow! Wow! She has done more than enough work. Atta...
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thelondoncafe
- 2月20日
- 1 分
loaded
I have so much money. I'm loaded. As if,.. You just splurged 100,000 yen on something you don't really need. You are almost broke. Hey,...
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thelondoncafe
- 2月14日
- 1 分
Big wig
Margaret's first job was as a secretary. Now she's a big wig in her company. She's successful! Good for her. マーガレット、最初は秘書として働いてたんだけど、今は、重...
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thelondoncafe
- 2月6日
- 1 分
splurge
[At a brand shop] So what do you want to buy? You got your first bonus! I don't know. everything seems expensive. Come on, you got your...
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thelondoncafe
- 1月30日
- 1 分
pick up the tab
I'll pick up the tab tonight. No you won't. The other day you treated me. Okay... so we will split the cost alright? Sounds good to me. ▷...
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thelondoncafe
- 1月23日
- 1 分
treat
[at a restaurant] The dinner was good. I liked the steak the most. Yeah, it wasn't bad. Anyway, you don't have to pay. I'll treat you....
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thelondoncafe
- 1月16日
- 1 分
pick up
I don't have any bread. I have to pick some up. So can you get some buns for me ? I don't have any bread either. Sure thing....
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