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Lesson 11 Bob Drives a Hard Bargin

Carol from the Village Market calls Bob to discuss Susan's Srumptious Cookies.
Carol and Bob discuss how much Bob will receive for each cookie.


Carol: Hi Bob, how's it going?

Bob: Fine thanks, Carol. How are you?

Carol: Cannot complain! Bob, I've had a chance to crunch some numbers. I can pay me 50 cents per cookie.

Bob: That is out of the question. At that price, it is not worth our while. The ingredients alone cost us 30 cents per cookie.

Carol: Okay, let me sweeten the deal. 60 cents per cookie?

Bob: Carol, my wife and I need to make a living from this business.

Carol: Okay, okay, you've twisted my arm. I'll pay you 75 cents per cookie. Take it or leave it!

Bob: Now you are talking. We'll take it.

Carol: You drive a hard bargin, Bob. 

Bob: Yes, but we make a good cookie.

Carol: Let's get the ball rolling! Bring me 2000 cookies on Monday morning by 9.00 am.

Idioms

can't complain
- things are going well; I'm fine

(to)crunch numbers - to perform calculations (especially financial calculations)

(to) drive a hard bargain - to be tough in negotiating an agreement; to negotiate something in one's favor

(to) get the ball rolling - to get started

How's it going? - How are you?

(to) make a living - to earn enough money to support oneself

now you're talking - you're saying the right thing

out of the question - impossible

(to) sweeten the deal - to make an offer more attractive

take it or leave it - accept or reject an offer, usually a final one

(to) twist (someone's) arm - to persuade someone; to convince someone

worth one's while - worthy of one's effort or time
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