tailieunhanh - Everyday idioms in English for social interaction: Part 2

Everyday idioms in English for social interaction: part2 has presented: clear explanations of useful expressions, lots of example sentences ang language help note; exercises for self-testing with answer key. Invite you to consult the document to grasp the content. | mower Ben and Joe were trying to mend the family s lawnmower which had been making odd noises. Try it now said Ben. Joe switched the machine on. So far so good said Joe. I m sure it sounds better than it did The two brothers were doing some more work on the machine when their parents came out Their mother said I think we should have taken the lawnmower to the repair shop. I m not sure that the boys know what they re doing. They might break it Tou know they are both good with machinery said her husband. They fixed your washing machine last week didn t they They ll have the mower mended before you know it Try it again called Ben. With a bit of luck ft should work now. Alas this time there was no sound at all from the lawnmower when the power was switched on. Not to worry said Ben. We ll soon find out what the problem is. Meanwhile his mother looked anxious and said to her husband. What did I tell you After a bit more work Joe switched the power on again and this time the lawn was working perfectly. There you go said Joe. Now you can get on with cutting the grass Dad. Tes John said his wife. There s no time like the present. The grass badly needs cutting and it looks as though it might rain later on Their father asked his sons if they would cut the grass instead of him but Joe said Sorry Dad I m not a great one for gardening and I ve other things to do. Ben agreed with him. That makes two of us. I like machinery but not gardening and I ve an essay to write. Dad was left to cut the grass wishing that he had not been quite so keen on getting the mower mended. What I d give for a pint of beer and a read of the Sunday papers he muttered. 57 Useful Expressions I before before you know it When you say that something will happen before you know it you mean that it will happen very soon ft s unfortunate that you have hurt your leg but you ll be walking on it again before you know it Winter can be a depressing time but it will be spring again before you know it. LcMqww felt .