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English Slang Idioms (103)
1.Marcie thought that, perhaps, she made a mistake by
telling the employees they could invite family members.
She thought that family members meant a spouse but the
people showing up in appeared to be comprised of
children, elderly folks and brothers and sisters.

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2."Matt, originally, when I asked you to help me move into
New Jersey, I told you there would be five others that
would also help. They all cancelled and I know you are
having problems with your shoulder so if you can't make it,
I understand." "Jim, I told you I would come and I will. That
is too bad about the others but in for a , in for a
pound I guess."

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3."Hi, Marcie, it's Rick. Just wanted to call and let you
know how things are going and to say thanks again for
helping me get the financing for my business. The
business is in full and is expected to turn a profit this
year. Well, give me a call when you can. Bye."

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4."Richard, it's Max. Sorry I haven't called lately. I have
been working overtime — nights and weekends — on our
new computer system and it's software. We are really in
high at the moment and I haven't had much time for
anything. I'll call as soon as I get a break."

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5."Gabrielle, I am very happy to see you in such high
. I know you have been going through a lot lately
and I was getting worried about you. You used to liven up
the office so much with your smile but you have seemed
so sad lately," Marcie said.

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throttle
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6."Hi Jim. It's Marcie. I am sorry to say that in of your
recent oversights, I can not offer you a Christmas bonus
since the bonus is performance-based. I hope you
understand."

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7."Hey, Jacob, did you hear Jackie quit? She was the only
one here who might have been a rival for the new
supervisor position. Now that she is gone, you are
like Flynn!" Rick told him.

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8."Hi, Jim, it's Marcie again. My assistant told me that you
have not completed the expenses and liabilities for this
month. It was due by four and it's now five o'clock. You
and I need to set up a meeting. You are really in my
books at the moment and we need to work this out."

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oversight
non-performance
lacking
9."Hi, Gabrielle, it's Marcie. I just wanted to say thanks for
helping Jim out with his work. You didn't need to; it's not
even in your field. In my , that is the kind of behavior
that deserves a reward. I am nominating you for the
awards package."

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esteem

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10."Hi, Peter, it's Marcie. I must be honest; I wasn't sure
that you were going to make it here but you sure proved
me wrong. You have consistently gone above and beyond
the standard and you are definitely in my books."

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