I couldn't help it!!! Daryl: Smith: Daryl: Smith: Daryl: Smith: I am upset.

Somebody told my boss I have a part-time job. And he doesn't like that? No, he doesn't. He thinks that I am too tired to work. I am sorry. I have to admit I told him. You told him? Why? I couldn't help it. He asked me point-blank.

Explanation: If you can't help the way you feel or behave, you cannot control it or stop it from happening. You can also say that you can't help yourself. If you say something point-blank, you say it very directly or rudely, without explaining or apologizing.

It is up to you!!! John: Would you like to go out to dinner or to a movie? Karen: Either one, it is up to you. John: What would you prefer? Karen: I really don't care; I just want to get out of the house. John: Well, then how about dinner and a movie? Karen: That's a great idea! Explanation: If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it. Example: The choice was up to Paula.

You can count on us!!! Stacey: Sue, can you drive Jane and I to the doctor on Monday? Sue: I think so. Stacey: We need a ride very badly, are you sure you will be able to help out? Sue Sure: I will mark it on my calendar so I don't forget. Stacey: Thanks you are a good friend. Sue: You can always count on me when you need help. Explanation: If you count on someone or count upon them, you rely on them to support you or help you. Example: I can always count on you to cheer me up.........

It doesn't make any difference!!! Mike: Shall I pick you up at 5 or 6? Joei: It doesn't make any difference. Mike: O.K I will pick you up at 5. Joei: No problem! Mike: Shall we play badminton or table tennis on Sunday? Joei: It doesn't make any difference. Explanation: If something makes no difference, it does not have any effect on what you are doing. Example: It is sad to see him go but it won't make any difference to the way we conduct our affairs.

Chances are slim!!! Carol: What are your chances of getting into Yale? Judy: My chances are slim... Carol: I hear those Ivy League Colleges are tough to get into. Judy: I know. I'd have better chance at the state University. Carol: Sure. It's not a bad school either. Judy: I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond. Explanation: If you say that someone doesn't stand a chance of achieving something, you mean that they cannot possibly achieve it. Example: Neither is seen as standing any chance of snatching the leadership from him.

It is on the tip of my tongue!!! Mahoney: Do you remember the restaurant we went to Friday. Marcus: Sure I do. It was the ' Silver Castle '. Mahoney: No, we've never been to the ' Silver Castle '. Marcus: Maybe it was the Gold Coin. Mahoney: No Gee. It is on the tip of my tongue. Marcus: Never mind. The food was terrible. Explanation: If a comment or question is on the tip of your tongue, you really want to say it or ask it, but you decide not to say it. Example: A sarcastic remark was on the tip of her tongue.

Not that I know of!!! Mei Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner? Susie: Not that I know of. Mei: I was hoping she would come with us. Susie: Why? Mei: I would like her to try some of our traditional Chinese foods. Susie That's very kind of you Explanation: You say 'Not that I know of' when someone has asked you whether or not something is true and you think the answer is 'no' but you cannot be sure because you do not know all the facts.

It's a piece of cake!!! Han: What kind of Chinese food would you like to have? Joe: I'd like to have spring rolls. Han: Fine. By the way, do you know how to use chopsticks? Joe: It's a piece of cake. Han: How in the world did you learn to use them? Joe: I was stationed in Taiwan for five years, you know. Explanation: If you think something is very easy to do, you can say it is a piece of cake. People often say this to stop someone feeling worried about doing something they have to do. If soldiers or officials are stationed in a place, they are sent there to do a job or to work for a period of time.

I tossed and turned all night!!! Robb: Seles: Robb: Seles: Robb: Seles: Are you ill? Not really! I am just tired. Didn't you sleep well last night? No, I tossed and turned all night. I am sorry to hear that, I hope you sleep better tonight. Thank you. I'm sure I will.

Explanation: If you toss and turn, you move restlessly in bed and cannot sleep properly, for example because you are ill or worried. Example: -

You feel as if you've been tossing and turning all night, and wake up feeling worn out.

Let's get to the point!!! Janet: Good afternoon Bob, isn't it a lovely day? Bob: Yes, it is Janet! Janet: It is the kind of day when you want to go outside. Bob: Janet, let's get to the point. Do you want the afternoon off? Janet: Yes, Bob. Bob: Alright. As soon as you finish typing. You can go. Explanation: When someone comes to the point or gets to the point, they start talking about the thing that is most important to them. Other example: You have been talking all night, but I don't see your point.

Does it ring a bell!!! Shirley: Guess who I met at the grocery store. Leonard: I can't imagine. Shirley: Do you remember Mr. Johnson from our old neighborhood. Leonard: That name rings a bell, but I can't place him. Shirley: He used to live in the building next to ours. Leonard: Oh yes, now I remember. He had dark hair and wore glasses. Explanation: If you say that something rings a bell, you mean that it reminds you of something else, but you cannot remember exactly what it is...... If you say that you cannot place someone, you mean that you recognize them but cannot remember exactly who they are or where you have met them before.

I'll keep my fingers crossed!!! Peters: Albert: Peters: Albert: Peters: you. Albert: Please have a seat. Thank you I'm Mr. Peters. The personnel manager. What can I do for you? I am looking for a position as a sales representative. We may have an opening next week. Please leave your resume; I will keep in touch with Thanks. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Explanation:

If you cross your fingers, you put one finger on top of another and hope for good luck if you say that someone is keeping their fingers crossed, you mean they are hoping for good luck. Example: I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they turn up soon.

Don't get me wrong!!! Billy: Bill is going to sing tonight. Lucy: Oh, no! Billy: Don't you like his singing? Lucy: It's not that. Don't get me wrong!!! Billy: What's the problem then? Lucy: He only knows one song. Explanation: If you say ' Don't get me wrong ' when you want to make sure that someone does not misunderstand what you are doing or saying, or why you are doing or saying it. Example: Don't get me wrong, its interesting work.

Out of the question!!! Robert: James: Robert: James: Robert: James: I am going to look at new cars tomorrow. I wish I could have one. Why don't you come along? I'd like to but I don't want to be tempted. I am sure you could get a good deal. No, buying a new car is out of the question for me right now.

Explanation: If you say that something is out of the question, you are emphasing that it is completely impossible or unacceptable. Example: For the homeless, private medical care is simply out of the question.......

I am broke!!! Robert: James: Robert: James: Robert: James: Are you going to Hawaii on your vacation? Not this year. Why not? For a good reason, I am broke. Oh! Come on. Seriously, I am flat broke.

Explanation : If you are broke, you have no money. If a company or person goes broke, they lose money and are unable to continue in business or to pay their debts. If you go for broke, you take the most extreme or risky of the possible courses of action in order to try and achieve success

Brush up on !!! Jeff Do you have a driver's license ? Mike No. I am going to take the test in a couple of weeks . Jeff Didn't you drive in your country ? Mike Yes, but I have to brush up on my driving. Jeff And. You have to study the traffic rules too ! Mike Yes, there is a lot of new things I must learn. Explanation : If you brush up something or brush up on it, you practise it or improve your knowledge of it. Example : Eleanor spent much of the summer brushing up on her driving.

Rain Check!!! Jean My brother and his family will be coming into town next week. Joe Is he the one who writes articles for the English Post ? Jean Right, why don't you come over next Sunday to meet him. Joe I'd love to but I can't. Can you give me a rain check !!! Jean Sure, they'll be here for a week. So just let me know when you can come. Joe Ok ! I will be very interested in seeing him. Explanation : If you say you will take a rain check on an offer or suggestion, you mean that you do not want to accept it straight away, but you might accept it at another time. Example : I was planning to ask you in for a brandy, but if you want to take a rain check , that's fine .......

I am starving!!! Yin I think we should get something to eat. Linda Are you hungry ? Yin Hungry ? I'm starving. Linda There is an Italian restaurant near here. Yin Is the food very hot ?

Linda It's kind of hot, but it's very tasty. Explanation : If you say that you are starving, you mean that you are very hungry. Example : Apart from anything else I was starving.

Whatever you say!!! Kato How about having dinner together after work? Mori Fine. Kato Should we have Japanese or American food ? Mori Whatever you say ! Kato There is a good steak house around the corner. Mori That's a good idea. Explanation: You say whatever you say to indicate that you accept what someone has said, even though you do not really them or do not think it is a good idea. Example: We'll go in your car, Billy. --- ' Whatever you say '.

It's beyond me !!! Anthony How long have you been in this country ? Seung Two months. Anthony Is he hard for you to study at an American college ? Seung Yes, I find it very difficult. Especially when you can't follow the professor's lecture. Anthony That's because you just arrived. Do you like biology ? Seung No. It's beyond me. Explanation : If you say that something is beyond someone, you mean that they cannot deal with it. Example : Although he could give her sympathy, any practical help would almost certainly be beyond him ......

You are on the right track !!! Greg I am trying to figure out who the murderer is in this story. Curtis Who do you think it is ! Greg I think it's Mr. Johnson because he was in the house at the time of the murder. Curtis No, but you are on the right track. Explanation :

If you are on the right track, you are acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in success. Example : Guests are returning in increasing numbers - a sure sign that we are on the right track ...

You can say that again !!! Yin I think there is a sharp contrast between Americans and Chinese. For example the Americans are very individualistic, while the Chinese are very grouporiented. Yang You can say that again. Chinese are very conscious of what other people think of them. Explanation : If you use ' You can say that again ' to express strong agreement with what someone has just said ; an informal expression. Example : What a tedious job. -- You can say that again !!!

Don't get me wrong !!! Marcie Don't get me wrong ! I think Calvin is a very nice person, but you have to admit he isn't very responsible. Teddy I think you are right, he has got a lot of growing up to do. Explanation : You say ' Don't get me wrong ' when you want to make sure that someone does not misunderstand what you are doing or sayng or why you are doing or saying it. Example : Dont get me wrong, it is interesting work .....

Give it to me straight !!! Boss As you know Steven, you are a highly-valued worker. However, the company has run into financial difficulty lately that are causing some unexpected repercussions. Steven Like what ! Give it to me straight. Boss I am afraid we have to lay you off. Explanation : If you give someone a straight answer, you speak honestly and frankly to them. Example : What a shifty arguer he is, refusing ever to give a straight answer to a straight question.

I'll tell you what !!! Dave Let's go to the movies in Prickly tomorrow. Kuno Ok, where should we meet? Do you know where Lot 10 is? We went there together. Dave No, I don't remember. Let's meet somewhere outside Prickly. Kuno I'll tell you what -- name the place and I'll pick you up. Explanation : In spoken English, you use I'll tell you what or I tell you what to introduce suggestion or a new topic of conversation. Example : I tell you what, I'll bring the water in a separate glass.

In a row !!! Jane The new year will be here before you know it. Mei This year really went by fast. Jane It seems every year goes by faster. Mei I especially enjoy the new year, though. Jane Why ? Mei We have three holidays in a row. Explanation : If something happens several times in a row, it happens that number of times without a break. If something happens several days in a row, it happens on each of those days. Example : They have won five championships in a row.

Up to something !!! Jennifer Yeah, great. But who recorded these for you? Billy My classmate, as a joke. It makes me sound like a womanizer. Jennifer Well, then let me record one for you. Billy OK. Cool. Be sexy. Here. Go! Jennifer Hey, jerk! Answer the phone, you idiot! Billy Hey! I should have known you were up to something. Explanation : If you say that someone is up to something, you mean that they are secretly doing smething that they should not be doing. Example : Why did you need a room unless you were up to something?

In the air !!!

Jenny Vanessa! Guess what. Leo proposed to me! Vanessa Wow. Love is in the air. Did you accept? Jenny Not yet. I have some doubts...like the age factor. I'm really robbing the cradle here. Vanessa So he's eight years younger...he's mature for his age. Jenny I'm worried about the cultural differences, too. Vanessa You guys have the same interests and similar personalities. AND you have the same dreams. Explanation : If something is in the air it is felt to be present, but it is not talked about Example : There was great excitement in the air ...

Don't flatter yourself !!! Jean What is that noise ? Harry What noise? Jean I hear a girl saying "Harry, honey. Please pick up the phone, you stud..." Harry Oh! That's my new cell phone. It must be my latest squeeze, Jane. Jean Jane? Harry Yeah. She's totally into me. She calls me all the time. Jean Don't flatter yourself! Explanation : If someone says to you ' don't flatter yourself, they mean that they disagree with your good opinion of yourself. Example : I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war.

He is a good catch !!! Joe Guess who else is falling into the love trap. Judy It better not be Bobbie. I don't want to lose another friend to the death of love. Joe It's Marie. With the guy from New York.. Judy No wonder! I saw her wearing a promise ring. Joe I encouraged her. I think he's a good catch. Judy It better not be just 'cuz he looks like Tom Cruise. Marriage is more than a fling with a movie-star look-alike. Explanation : If you describe someone as a good catch, you mean that they have lots of good qualities and you think their partner or employer is very lucky to have found them. Example : I was so in love with him and all my friends said what a good catch he was.

Work like a charm !!! Salesman Lowest prices! Best quality! Hello, sir! Buyer Oh, hi. I'm just looking. I have a computer already. Salesman How long have you had it? Buyer years. Works like a charm. Salesman years? What a dinosaur! I can't believe you still use it. Buyer It's fine for writing letters and... Explanation : If you say that something worked like a charm, you mean that it was very effective or successful. Example : Economically, the policy worked like a charm.

My battery must be low !!! Girl "Hello " ? AJ "Hi it's me what's up baby ? I'm sorry ! Listen ! I'm gonna be late tonight so don't stay up and wait for me OK ?" Girl "Where are you ?" AJ "Wait wait ! Say that again ?" Girl "Hello ?" AJ "You're coming in and out I think my battery must be low. Listen ! If you can hear me we're going to a place nearby, alright ? Gotta go " ( click ) Explanation : That battery is low means you are running out of battery.

She just seems to have the knack !!! Melanie I'm so envious of Lara's cooking. Anne Me too, everything she does tastes perfect. Melanie I tried some of her recipes myself, but they just don't seem to turn out right. Anne You're not the only one, I tried to make her Black Forest cake the other day. It tasted all right but not half as good as Lara's. Melanie How does she do it I wonder ? Anne She just seems to have the knack. Explanation : A knack is a particularly clever or skilful way of doing something successfully, especially something which most people find difficult. Example : He's got the knack of getting people to listen.

Go at steady pace !!! James Where are you going on the weekend ? Harry I'm going hiking with some classmate. James Hiking ? Isn't that rather strenuous ? Harry Not if you go at a steady pace and take the occasional break. James Oh, that doesn't sound too bad. Harry Why don't you join us ? You'll have a great time. Explanation: If you do something at a steady pace, you do it at a speed that is comfortable for you.

Let's go for a spin!!! Clyde I'm feeling energetic today. Let's go for a spin. Al OK. I need some exercise. Clyde Where shall we go ? Al Let's go around the lake, over the hill and come back through the wood. Clyde Fine, that's about 15 kilometers, enough for one day. Al Don't forget your puncture outfit and crash helmet. Explanation: If you go for a spin, or take a car for a spin, you make a short journey in a car just to enjoy yourself.

Stick at it!!! Niall Don't you find these rowing machines hard work? Harry I certainly do, but they're supposed to be. Niall How often do you come to the gym for a workout? Harry Three times a week at least if I can manage it. Niall No wonder you look so fit and trim. Harry Thanks. Stick at it and you can be the same. Explanation: If you stick at a task or activity, you continue doing it, even if it is difficult. Example: He became more and more irritated by her inability to stick at anything.

It really gets up my nose!!! Teddy It's been a pretty tight game so far, don't you think ? Martin Yes, neither side has looked like scoring a goal so far. Teddy Except that one time when our striker was almost through but was fouled by the fullback. The referee didn't see it. Martin Yes, it really gets up my nose when something like that happens. Teddy Well, let's hope that the ref will be looking right way if that fullback tries

playing dirty again. Martin And then we'll get a penalty. Explanation : If you say that someone or something gets up your nose, you mean that they annoy you. Example : He's just getting up my nose so much at the moment.

They've probably been held up by the traffic !!! Tom You're not looking too cheerful. Henry Well, I arranged with Bob and Chris to meet me here for a drink at seven o'clock. It's now a quarter to eight and neither of them has turned up. Tom I wouldn't give up hope. They've probably been held up by the traffic. It's been very heavy for the past hour. Henry Even so, they should have turned up by now. Tom Well, I'd give them another quarter of an hour or so. Henry OK, but after that I'm going home. Explanation : To hold somebody or something up means to delay somebody or something. Example : Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.

My luggage went astray !!! Maggie I had a terrible time on my last trip to Europe. Bernard Why, what happened ? Did you have an accident ? Maggie No, my luggage went astray. When I arrived in Paris and went to collect my case from the baggage carousel, it never arrived. Bernard What happened to it ? Had somebody collected it by mistake or stolen it ? Maggie No, it had been sent on to London by mistake. Bernard Did you get it back? Maggie Yes I did, but it took two whole days. I was absolutely furious. Explanation : If something goes astray, it gets lost while it is being taken or sent somewhere. Example : Many items of mail being sent to her have gone astray.

He kept changing channels on the remote !!! Sharon My mother got really annoyed with my father yesterday evening. Heather Why, did he complain about her cooking ? Sharon Oh no, she's a great cook. It was when they were watching television. Heather Don't tell me he fell asleep in front of the television and started snoring. Sharon No, he does that sometimes but this was because he kept changing channels on the remote.

Heather All men do that, it's one of their most annoying habits.

What do you fancy ? Sian Let's eat out tonight. I don't feel like cooking. Vincent Well why not ? What do you fancy ? Sian I think Japanese would make a nice change. Vincent Fine. How about that new place just off the market square ? Sian Good idea. I'll go and freshen up first. Vincent OK, in the meantime I'll phone to book a table. Explanation : If you fancy something, you want to have it or to do it Example : Do you fancy going to see a movie sometime ?

He's clearly over the moon about something !!! Gordon Have you seen Johnny today? Martin No, why ? Gordon Well he's clearly over the moon about something. Martin What about ? Gordon He won't tell anybody, but I've never seen him looking so happy. Martin He's a betting man, so perhaps he's won a lot of money on the horses. Explanation : If you say that you are over the moon, you mean that you are very pleased about something. Example : She was over the moon about/with her new bike.

They seem to have a lot in common!!! Theresa Mandy and Tom seem to be spending a lot of time together lately. Yvonne Yes that's true. I've seen them at the swimming pool lately and at the cinema. Theresa They go on regular bike rides together too. Yvonne They seem to have a lot in common. Theresa Yes, they clearly like the same things. Yvonne I wonder if we'll be hearing wedding bells soon.

Started a new hobby!!! Cindy My sister started a new hobby a few months ago. Heather Really ? Tell me more. Cindy She's been learning to paint watercolors. Heather How interesting. What are her favorite subjects ?

Cindy She likes painting landscapes best, but she also enjoys doing still lifes. Heather I envy her. I've tried to paint in the past, but I'm no good - I have no artistic talent. Explanation : still lifes ( plural ) - a type of painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects that do not move, such as flowers, fruit, bowls, etc: Example : We went to an exhibition of 17th century Dutch still lifes.

She sight-reads really well !!! Clare My elder sister is always in demand at family parties. Angie Why, is she a good singer ? Clare No, she plays the piano really well and she can play whatever music anyone puts in front of her. Angie I can play the piano, but I couldn't do that. How does she do it ? Clare She sight-reads really well. Angie I wish I could do that, it's a great skill. Explanation : Someone who can sight-read can play or sing music from a printed sheet the first time they see it, without practising it beforehand. Example : Symphony musicians cannot necessarily sight-read.

The Real goalie made a fantastic save !!! Larry Did you see the Barcelona-Real Madrid match on TV yesterday ? Phillip Of course, what a game ! Three goals each. Larry Who do you support ? Phillip Real Madrid, because I'm a Beckham fan. Larry Barcelona should have won it with that great shot on goal in the last minute. Phillip Only they didn't because the Real goalie made a fantastic save.

I like the way you pan across the ruins !!! Carrie Your vacation video is really interesting. Donald Well, Mexico is a fascinating country. Carrie What are we looking at now ? Donald These are the remains of a Mayan city. Carrie I like the way you pan across the ruins very slowly. Donald That helps you to see what a really large area they cover. Explanation : If you pan a film or television camera or if it pans somewhere, it moves slowly across an area in a wide sweep.

Example : He panned over the crowd for a few minutes before swiveling back to the right.

I wish I could play the piano like you !!! Andy I wish I could play the piano like you. Dee I'm sure you could if you tried. You should take some lessons. Andy I took some when I was younger but I was hopeless. Dee Why was that ? Andy I found that I was tone-deaf, which really made it impossible. Dee Never mind, why don't you try learning the drums? Then being tone-deaf shouldn't matter. Explanation : If you wish something were true, you would like it to be true, even though you know that it is impossible or unlikely. Example : I wish it weren't true.

She's got a really green thumb !!! Gordon What a beautiful garden your parents have ! Fiona I'm glad you like it. They certainly spend a lot of time on it. Gordon And the houseplants are also very attractive. Fiona They're my mother's specialty. Some of them are nearly twenty years old. Gordon Good heavens, how does she do it ? Fiona She's got a really green thumb; plants seem to respond to her. Explanation : If you say someone has green fingers, or green thumb, you mean that they are very good at gardening and their plants grow well. Example : You don't need green thumb to fill your home with lush leaves.

My sister's hobby is dress making !!! Marion You look slimmer than when I saw you last. Hettie Yes, I must have lost six pounds over the last two months. my best dress is now too big for me.. I can't wear it any more. Marion Don't say that, I think I can help you. Hettie How do you mean ? Marion Well, my sister's hobby is dress making and I'm sure she wouldn't mind taking it in so that it'll fit you again. I'll ask her. Hettie That would be fantastic. I'm no good at sewing myself.

She's got a really useful right foot !!!

John My sister's really keen on soccer. Eric Really, what team does she support. John She doesn't support any in particular. When I say keen, I mean she's an enthusiastic player. She plays for a local women's team. Eric Is she any good? John Well, she's scored ten goals so far this season. She's got a really useful right foot. Eric Well if that's the case; you really must take me to see her play sometime. What a bargain!!! Jenny Look what I've got. Fay Wow, that's the snazziest looking handbag I've ever seen. Where did you get it ? Jenny I got it in Paris on my last trip. Fay I bet it cost a fortune ? Jenny No it didn't, I got it for half price because the shop was having a clearance sale. Fay What a bargain ! You'll have to take me with you next time. Explanation : Something that is a bargain is good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal. Example : At this price the wine is a bargain ...

You've been ripped off !!! Terry What do you think of my new suit ? Michael Not bad. I like the wide lapels and the pant cuffs. It reminds me of one I saw in the department store the other day. Did you get it there ? Terry No, I got it at that new outfitters on the main street. Michael How much did it cost ? Terry Three hundred and fifty dollars. Michael What ? You could have got the one from the department store for $200. You've been ripped off ! Explanation : If someone rips you off, they cheat you by charging you too much money for something or by selling you something that is faulty Example : The Consumer federation claims banks are ripping you off by not passing along savings on interest rates ...

My feet are killing me !!! Marie You look a bit tired. What have you been doing ? Yvonne Shopping for some new outfits. Marie Did you get what you want ? Yvonne I did, but it took me all day.

Marie What do you want to do now ? Yvonne I just want to sit down somewhere and relax. My feet are killing me ! Explanation : If you say that something is killing you, you mean that it is causing you physical or emotional pain

Have you got them in my size ? Shopper Excuse me, could you show me to the skirts section please ? Clerk Certainly madam, please come this way.. Shopper Ah! these are just what I've been looking for. Have you got them in my size ? I'm a size 8. Clerk Just a moment ..... ! I'm afraid not madam. We appear to be temporarily out of stock. Shopper Oh, how disappointing ! When will you next have some in ? Clerk We should be getting a delivery at the beginning of next week.

I've got it on thirty days' free trial !!! Alistair Why are you talking to your computer. Is it lonely ? David No, don't be silly, I'm trying out some new speech recognition software. Alistair How does it work ? David Well, I just speak what I want to say into the microphone and my words appear on the screen. It's magic ! Alistair It must be very expensive. David It's not cheap but I haven't actually paid anything yet. Alistair How come ? David I've got it on thirty days' free trial. If I'm not satisfied with it, I can return it free of charge as long as I do so within 30 days.

I haggled him down to $25 !!! Danielle I like your new anorak, it looks really expensive, where did you get it - in that upscale sports shop in the mall ? Russell Well thanks, but no I didn't. I got it in the market. Danielle How much did you pay for it ? Russell Not as much as the man asked for. He wanted $45. Danielle That would have been a bit steep, it's almost the shop price. Russell I know, but I haggled him down to $25, so I reckon I've got a bit of a bargain. Explanation : If you haggle, you argue about something before reaching an agreement, especially about

the cost of something that you are buying. Example : Ella showed her the best places to go for a good buy, and taught her how to haggle with used furniture dealers ....