Idiomatic American English - Lesson 13+14 - Thấm Tâm Vy

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1. IDIOMATIC AMERICAN ENGLISH 7 Lesson 14. A Hustler Lesson 13. A Brainstorm Dialogue Dialogue Pat: He's pretty sharp when it comes to feathering his own nest. Pete: He thought up a great idea for a new product, Bob: He's a hustler who's out to make a fast buck. And he makes it hand over fist. Luke: Maybe with this brainstorm, he'll take the plunge and start his own business. Pat: He'll try to put the bite on you by telling you a cock and bull story. Pete: I think he wants to try his idea out fbr a whiie. He doesn't want to jump the gun. Bob: He has a snowball's chance in hell. I'm not a soft touch. Luke: He should kick it around a while but it won't work unless he can take over. Vocabulary Pete: Well, so far none of his plans have managed to get off the ground. - sharp: (adj.) smart, witty, quick-thinking Vocabulary - feather one's nest: (v.) obtain extra money, often dishonestly, through one's job or - think up: (v.) invent, create position - brainstorm: (n.) very smart idea - hustler: (n.) person who gets money aggressively or unethically - take the plunge: (v.) do something decisive - fast buck: (n.) money obtained easily and often unethically - try something out: (v.) test - hand over fist: (adv.) rapidly - jump the gun: (v.) start before you should - put the bite on someone: (v.) ask for a loan of money - kick something around: (v.) discuss,think about - cock and bull story: (n.) an exaggerated or false story - take over (= take charge): (v.) take control, command - a snowball's chance in hell: (n.) no chance at all - get off the ground: (v.) make progress, a good start - soft touch: (n.) one who gives money easily when asked PRACTICE PRACTICE Exercise I. Complete the sentences with the correct idiom. Exercise I. Complete the sentences with the correct idiom. a) kick it around b) brainstorm c) jump the gun d) get off the ground a) a cock and bull story b) hand over fist c) put the bite on e) thought it up f) try it out g) take the plunge h) takes over d) fast buck e) feather his own nest 1. When the President dies, the Vice-President f) hustler g) a snowball's chance in hell h) a soft touch i) sharp 2. That's very smart. Who 1. I can get some money easily. My dad's 3. Before you buy that car, 2. He's not going to tell me the truth. He'll make up 4. Michael isn't making too much money now. He's waiting for his new business 3. He won't work. If he needs money, he'll someone. to 4. He has some very good ideas.You'll be surprised how he is. 5. Whose great idea was it to have a surprise party? What a 5. He'll always make money. He's a 6. You'll need more facts before you go into business. Don't 6. Everybody wants that item. If you sell it, you can make money 7. I always wanted to own a jewelry store. I think this year I'll 7. He's always looking to make a 8. The boss didn't want to make the decision by himself. He wanted to first 8. That politician is dishonest. He's out to with his employer. 9. Do you think you're going to win the million-dollar lottery? You don't have Exercise II. Rewrite the phrases in italics, using the proper idiomatic expression. Exercise II. Rewritethe phrases in italics, using the proper idiomatic expression. 1. Edison invented hundreds of things. 1. He'll lend you a few dollars if you ask him. 2. I've avoided taking that chemistry class, but I guess I have to do it finally. 2. That's an elaborate but false excuse. 3. It's not a good idea to to start anything before you're properlly prepared. 3. During the war, a lot of people made money very quickly. 4. Sometimes it's necessary to test products before you buy them. 4. He's a very aggressive salesman. 5. That's really a great idea. 5. He's very quick-thinking. 6. He hopes his new business has a successful beginning. 6. He has no chance at all. 7. When the boss dies, his son will be in control. 7. Be careful. He's going to ask you for some money. 8. Let's all discuss it before we decide. 8. He likes to make money very easily. 9. He makes sure he benefits from any busiruess deal. Thẩm Tâm Vy, July 8th, 2019 PRACTISE AMERICAN ENGLISH 7