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Ask people to take pictures for you

 

 

Example 1You : Excuse me. Do you mind taking us pictures?

Stranger : Sure?

You : Thank you. You can just press the button here.

 

Example 2You : Excuse me. Can you take pictures for us please?

Stranger : Certainly. Is everything set?

You : Please move to the left a bit. Thank you.

 

 

Example 3You : Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?

Stranger : Sure.

You : We'd like to ask you to take a picture for us.

Stranger : ok.... All right, ready, one... two....

You : Thanks a lot

 

 

Example 4

 

You : Excuse me. Do you have time to take a picture for us?

Stranger : Oh. I am sorry. I really have to go.

You : It's ok.

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Phone conversation

 

When you are a caller-- Hello?

-- Is that John?

-- Can I speak to John?

-- May I speak to John?

 

 

When you are a receiver-- This is John speaking, who's that?

-- Who's speaking please?

-- Who's calling please?

 

When you ask the caller to wait-- One moment please.

-- Just a minute please.

-- Hold on please.

-- Hang on please

When you ask the caller to leave messages-- Can you leave the message?

-- Can I take your message?

-- Would you like to leave a message?

-- Would you like him/her to call you back?

When calling the wrong number-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number

-- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number

When asking the receiver to transfer the line-- Can I have extension 1234 please?

-- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?

 

When finish talking-- Nice talking to you

-- Talk to you later

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شخصی به داروخانه مراجعه میکنه و به پزشک داروخانه میگه که سردرد شدیدی داره. پزشک از او میپرسه که چه مدت است که این سردرد را داره و او پاسخ میده که حدوداً دو سه ساعت است که سر درد داره و پزشک میگه این قرص ها رو امتحان کنه و هر روز هر چهار ساعت یکبار

دوتا از آنها رو استفاده کنه. اون شخص تشکر میکنه و پزشک میگه خواهش میکنم.

 

A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, thank you. I have a terrible headache.

A: How long have you had it?

B: about two or three hours.

A: Well, try these pills. Take two every day four hours.

B: Thank you very much.

A: You’re welcome

 

 

 

 

یه نکته خیلی مهم: در انگلیسی برای اینکه بگیم دارو خوردن فقط یک فعل داریم: take medicine, pill,…

 

 

 

شخصی به داروخانه مراجعه میکنه جهت پیچیدن نسخه. پزشک داروخانه میپرسه که آیا میخواد منتظر بمونه یا نه. و اون میپرسه چقدر طول خواهد کشید که داروهاش آماده بشه و پزشک میگه حدوداً بیست دقیقه. اون شخص میگه باشه من بر میگردم و پزشک میگه باشه. دوباره اون شخص میپرسه آیا الان باید بپردازه یا وقتی که بر میگرده بپردازه و پزشک میگه وقتی برای بردن داروها بر میگرده پرداخت کنه.

 

could you fill this prescription, please?

D: sure. Do you want to wait?

C: how long will it take?

D: it’ll be ready in about twenty minutes.

C: all right. I’ll come back later.

D: all right. It’ll be waiting.

C: should I pay now or later?

D: later will be fine.

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sissy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]You left Dan in the dust ![/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Heather[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]We might have to wait a while. He's way behind.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sissy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]I hope he doesn't get lost without me to help him translate Spanish.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Heather[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]But he's good at Spanish.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sissy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Oh, I wouldn't know. We only speak English.[/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Heather[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Maybe you should try speaking Spanish to him and find out[/TD]

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In the dust - Far behind, as in a race or competition

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sally[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Both of you wake up. We have to go.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Mmm. I'm still sleeping. What is it ?[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sally[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]We have to see the sunrise at Taimali.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Can't we do that another day? I'm dead-tired.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Sally[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]When are we going to have this chance again ? Come on ! Get up ![/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]OK, OK. Hold your horses. I'm up.[/TD]

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Hold your horses - Slow down, be patient

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Jones[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]I've been reading about your election. What do you think about it ?[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Dempsey[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]I think Kerry might have a better shot with his VP choice, Edwards.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Jones[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]He's a pretty boy, huh ? I read he sure can work a crowd.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Dempsey[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]I saw him speak in Iowa during the primaries. He was really smooth.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Jones[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]He's a lawyer, right ? He'd better be smooth. He's pretty young, too, right ?[/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Dempsey[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Yes, and he lacks experience. He's only a one-term senator[/TD]

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Work the crowd - To interact with one's audience in order to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm.

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Coleen[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Let's swim while we wait for Matt.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]We can't. Too many jet skis on this beach. I don't understand why people like jet skis.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Coleen[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]They're fun. Just look at Matt's smile.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]They're noisy, dangerous, and polluting.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Coleen[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]You're such a party pooper.[/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Brett[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]No, I'm just environmentally responsible[/TD]

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Party pooper - someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Adam[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]You know, those seats are reserved for the elderly and ill.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Phil[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]I'm sick, too. Look at me. See how white my face is ?[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Adam[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]That's your natural color, isn't it ? Don't be silly.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Phil[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Oh, alright. I guess I'll stand up.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Adam[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]That's very kind of you. I know it's common to not give up your seat in the West.[/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Phil[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]I guess it's more of a dog-eat-dog world where I come from[/TD]

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Dog-eat-dog - a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other people

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[TD=colspan: 2, align: left]Crossed my mind !!![/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Remy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]It's settled. We're going to the East Coast.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Shaun[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Great, I can take lots of pictures. How will we get there ?[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Remy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]First, we'll take a train to Manhattan, then ...[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Shaun[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]If we want to do this trip right, let's ride bicycles.[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]Remy[/TD]

[TD=bgcolor: #CCFFFF, align: left]That thought hadn't crossed my mind. OK, we can carry the bikes on a bus...[/TD]

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[TD=width: 194, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]Shaun[/TD]

[TD=width: 1037, bgcolor: #CCFFCC, align: left]No, I mean ride our bikes to the East Coast. We could get in shape.[/TD]

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Cross your mind - If something crosses your mind, you think of it

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