Chapter One

1.Excuse me.

Ouch!

Excuse me.I didn't see you.

2.You're welcome.
Thanks.

You're welcome.

3.Excuse me?
We'll meet at 2:10 and leave at a quarter to three.

Excuse me?

I said we'll meet at 2：10and depart at 2:45.

4.I don't know.
Do you think we can fix this copy machine ourselves?

I don't know.I guess we could try.

5.How (are) you doing?

Hi,Jeff!How are you doing?

Fine,thanks.How about you?

6.Take care (of yourself).

Bye,Mary.Take care.

Thanks.You do the same.Bye now.

7.Right.

Let's finish this before we take on any more work.

Right.

8.I guess(so)./I guess not.

Are you going to the annual convention?

I guess so.No one has asked me about it yet though.

9.Sure.
Is it okay if I borrow your bicycle?

Sure.
10.(I'll) be right there.

John,would you please come into my office for a minute?

I'll be right there... Yes,sir. What did you wish to see me about?

11.Thanks (a lot).

I will be happy to drive you to the station.

Thanks a lot.

12.Just a minute./Just a sec(ond).

I'm headed to the drug-store.

Just a minute.I'll walk with you.

13.What's wrong?

Oh,no!

What's wrong?

I left my car keys at the office.

14.Anytime.

Thanks for helping me change the toner in the copying machine.

Anytime.

15.Coule I take a message?
May I speak with Mr.Johnson,please?

I'm sorry,he's not here.

Could I take a message?

16.Guess what!

Guess what!
What?

Paul brought in donuts for everyone to have at coffee time.

17.Don't worry (about a thing).

Oh,no!I forgot to call the delivery company about that package.

Don't worry.I called them this morning.

18.Good luck!

I'm runing in a ten kilometer race this coming weekend.

Well,good luck!Let me know how you do.

19.How come?

You have on a necktie for a chang.How come?

Yesterday was my birthday and my girlfriend gave it to me,

so I decided to wear it today.

20.Be careful!

We're going to go shopping at Ginza next Sunday.

Be careful!It's quite expensive there.

21.Come (on) in.

Nice to see you,John.Come (on) in.

Thanks.How you been?

22.Help yourself.

Do you mind if I use your pen for a second?

Not at all.Help yourself.

23.Here (you are)./Here you go.

Waiter,could I have a menu,please?

Certainly.Here you are,sir.

24.I doubt it./I doubt that.

I can't decide whether to take an umbrella.

Think it'll rain this afternoon?

I doubt it.The weather report said it'll be clear all day.

25.Never mind!

Did you say something to me?

Never mind!It wasn't really important.

26.by the way.

Do you need any paper supplies this month?

We need a case of copier paper,and,by the way,a box of large index cards.

27.Have a good time./Have fun.

Mother,I'm going to the beach now.

Okay.Have a good time.

28.hopefully

The last mail pick-up is at 4:30.

Hopefully,I'll be able to finish typing this report by then.

29.Hurry up!

The bus leaves in ten minutes!Hurry up!

Oh!I didn't realize it was so late.

30.I'll get it./I'm coming!

I'll get it.It's probably for me.

31.What's the problem?/What seems to be the problem?

Oh,I'm glad to see you!

Why?What's the problem?

32.You've got to be kidding!/You must be kidding!

Tom just won a million dollars in the lottery.

You've got to be kidding!

33.(I) hope so./(I) hope not.

Will John complete the printout by this afternoon?

I hope so.We need it for the meeting.

34.All right.

I'll meet you at the corner of Madison and Vine.

All right.See you later.

35.(Are you) doing okay?/You doing okay?

Lone time no see,Bob.Doing okay?

You bet!Yourself?

36.(as) far as I know/to the best of my knowledge.

Is July 4th a national holi-day in the States?

As far as I know,it is.But I've never lived there.

37.Drive safely.

Good night,Louise.Drive safely.

Night.I will.

38.I guess...

I guess it's not mecessary to take an umbrella today.

I don't know.Why don't you take one just in case?

39.(It's) time to go.

Eight o'clock.Well,it's time to go.

can't you stay a little longer?

40.Do you mind?

You should redo that drawing and make it larger.

Do you mind?I'm in charge of this,not you!

41.(Do you) mind if...?

Do you mind if I telephone you with a reply tomorrow?

Not at all.I'll be waiting to hear from you.

42.Excellent!/Great!/Fine!

Everyone is here and ready to go.

Excellent!Let's hit the road.

43.Have a good trip!/have a nice trip!

I'm leaving tonight for Guam and I'll be ba back on Thursday.

We'll take care of things here at the office.Have a good trip!

44.How about you?/What about you?
I think we should go to Hong Kong this March.How about you?

I think I'd rather go to Singapore.

45.(I) just wanted to...

I just wanted to say that we appreciate all your efforts on our behalf.

You are very welcome,although I'm not sure how I have helped you.

46.No problem.

Can I keep the book you loaned me for one more week?

No problem.Keep it as long as you like.

47.(That's) fine with me.

Everyone else is going to eat Chinese food for lunch.How about you?

That's fine with me.I haven't had Chinese food for months.

48.Why not?

You can't leave the office for personal business.

Why not?

49.What's the matter(with you)?

You look pale.What's the matter?

I'm not sure,but my stomach hurts.

50.Big deal!/(It's no big deal.

Hey,did you hear that next year our lunch time will be extended?

Big deal!What can you do with 5 more minutes?

51.(Do you) know what I'm saying?

The executive council is impatient to proceed.

Do you know what I'm saying?I understand perfectly.

52.Give me a break!/Gimme a break!

I'm thinking about giving this job to another person.

Give me a break!I'm sure I can handle it.

53.Have a nice flight.

Here's your ticket to Chicago,ma'am.Have a nice flight.

Thank you.

54.Hold on a sec(ond)!

I'm headed back to the office.How about you?

Hold on a sec,and I'll go with you.

55.How (are) you feeling?

Hi,Jane.I heard you were sick.How are you feeling?

Much better,thank you.I had some flu.

56.So (what)?

The word processor you are using is almost an antique.

So (what)?It still does everything I need.

57.And you?/Yourself?

Bill,you doing okay? Just fine,thanks.And you?

58.Definitely!/Definitel not!

Would you do me a favor? Definitely!What can I do for you?

59.Forget (about) it.
I sure appreciate your helping me move to my new apartment.

Forget about it! I'm glad to help.

60.Good for you!/Way to go!

Josephine and I have been chosen to do the advertising campaign.

Well,good for you!I'm sure you'll do a great job.

61.Have a nice day.

Mom,I'm going to school now.

Okay,dear.Have a nice day.

62.I'll call back later.
I'm sorry.Mr.Jones isn't in right now.

Thank you.I'll call back later.

63.I don't understand (it)./I can't understand (it).

Why would they change suppliers at such a critical time?

I don't understand it.Maybe they don't know all the facts.

64.I owe you one.
I'll drop your packages off at the post office.

Thanks,Gloria.I owe you one.

65.look.

Could you call my boss and tell him I'm sick today?

Look,don't you think your boss is too smart for that trick?

66.Make yourself at home.

Emily,come in and make yourself at home.

Thanks.Gee,I love you house,Mary.

67.No kidding!

My book was finally published after all these years.

No kidding! That's great news,Bob.Congratulations!

68.Thank you for calling.

I really must go.Just wanted to tell you the new.

Okay,John.Thank you for calling.Bye.

69.that's funny.

What's the matter,Bob?That's funny.

I thought I put my appoinment book in my pocket,but I can't find it.