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[B+] Buying and Selling I

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

budge

[ buhj ]

verb

- to change your opinion or to make someone change his or her opinion

He refuses to budge from his principles.

avid

[ 'av-id ]

adjective

- extremely eager or interested

Janet is an avid reader of mystery novels.

no-brainer

noun

- something such as a decision that is very easy or obvious

If you ask me, it's a no-brainer. Of course you should accept the job.

pool resources

phrase

- to combine more than one person's supply of something

We decided to share the place together and pool our resources.

come in handy

phrase

- to turn out to be useful when needed

Don't throw those cardboard box away; it may come in handy.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. beat someone down

  • make someone reduce the price of something

BS4

Dialogue

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John

You won't believe what happened at the market today. I managed to beat the seller down and got a great deal on that antique vase we've been eyeing.

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Marie

That's impressive! Your bargaining skills always come in handy! How much did you manage to beat him down?

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John

I negotiated the price down by almost 40%. It was quite a satisfying experience!

B. club together

  • put money together as a group

BS5

Dialogue

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Sally

You know, with summer approaching, I've been thinking we should plan a trip to the beach. It would be so much fun!

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Anthony

That's a brilliant idea, Sally! We should definitely make it happen. How about we club together and rent a beach house for a relaxing weekend getaway?

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Sally

Oh, that sounds amazing! By pooling our resources, we can afford a spacious beachfront property with all the amenities, creating the perfect setting for our vacation.

C. snap it up

  • (slightly informal) buy something quickly because the price is good

HUSBAND AND WIFE

Dialogue

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Marie

Look at this amazing vacation package I found online. It includes flights, accommodation, and tours at a discounted price.

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John

Honey, that's a no-brainer! We should definitely snap it up before it gets sold out. This is exactly what we've been waiting for.

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Marie

I couldn't agree more. Let's not waste any time and book it right away. We don't want to miss out on such an incredible offer.

D. fork out for

  • (informal) pay for something, especially when you do not want to

BS7

Dialogue

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Sally

Did you hear about the new office dress code policy?

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Ken

Yes. They're implementing a formal attire requirement. Looks like we'll have to fork out for some new professional outfits.

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Sally

Absolutely. It might be an extra expense, but projecting a polished image is crucial in the workplace, so it's worth investing in suitable attire.

E. skimp on

  • spend too little money on or use too little of

BS8

Dialogue

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Anna

I was thinking about getting a professional photographer for our wedding, but they can be very expensive.

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Mike

I understand, but it's a special occasion. We shouldn't skimp on those precious memories. Let's invest in a good photographer.

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

You're right. It's worth the extra cost to have high-quality photos that we can cherish for years to come.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.

beat someone down club together
snap it up fork out for
skimp on

  1. Jane had to a substantial amount of money for her car repairs, but it was necessary to keep it running smoothly.

  2. Don't when it comes to buying essential household appliances; investing in reliable brands will save you money in the long run.

  3. The aggressive salesperson tried to on the price, but I stood firm and refused to budge.

  4. The neighborhood residents decided to and hire a security guard to ensure the safety of their community.

  5. The limited offer on the new smartphone was too good to resist, so I quickly before it gets sold out.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

  1. I had to fork out a huge portion of my savings to buy a new laptop, but it was worth the investment to enhance my productivity.

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  2. The bookstore announced a limited-time sale on best-selling novels, and avid readers quickly snapped them up before they were sold out.

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