Lesson 12 -- Bob's Big Cookie Order Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 12
The family is gathered around the dinner table. Bob tells them about his deal with the Village Market. He asks his kids for help baking the cookies.
Bob: I know I've been down in the dumps since I got fired. But things are looking up now. The Village Market wants to sell our cookies. Nicole: That's great news, Dad! Bob: But we are going to have to bake like crazy over the weekend. They want 2000 cookies by Monday. Nicole: Two thousand cookies in three days? Don't think you've bitten off more than you can chew? Ted: Yeah, you are going to be running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Susan: Fortunately, there are four of us here. You kids will have to pitch in too. Nicole: Sorry, but I can't. I have to finish Ted's Chemistry homework and then I've got to get going on my election speech. Bob: What's that about doing Ted's Chemistry homework? Ted: Never mind. Amber will help out with the cookies instead of Nicole. Susan: For heaven's sake, Nocole. It's like pulling teath getting you to do any work around here.
Idioms,
(to)bite off more than one can chew – to take on more than one is capable of; to take on too much For heaven’s sake! – A way of expressing emotions such as surprise; outrage, or impatience (to) get going – to get started on something; to set off for a destination ; to leave (to) help out – to give assistance ; to help Like a chicken with its head cut off – in a hysterical maner; in a frenzy; in a very nervous way Like crazy – with great speed or enthusiasm Like pulling teeth – very difficult Never mind – don’t worry about something; forget it; it doesn’t matter (to) pitch in – to help (to) run around – to move about quickly Things are looking up – things are improving
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