Lesson 7 -- Susan Hires Bob to Run Her Business

 

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 7 

Susan stays up all night thinking about her cookie business. In the morning,
She discusses it with Bob. Bob agrees to work for her.

Bob:    You're up bright and early this morning, Susan.
Susan:  I didn't sleep a wink. I was awake all night thinking about the new business.
Bob:    Running your own business is lots of work. Are you prepared to work like a dog?
Susan:  No, But I am prepared to hire you to run the business.
Bob:    You want me to run a cookie business? Fat chance!
Susan:  Why not?
Bob:     I don't have a clue about making cookies. I don't even know how to turn the oven on.
Susan:  I'll give you a crash course.
Bob:     Do I have to do the baking?
Susan:  No. You'll just manage the business side.
Bob:    Needless to say, I have mixed feelings about working for you.
Susan:  I'll be nice. I promise you'll be a happy camper.
Bob:     Okay. Let's give it a shot, boss!

Idioms,

Bright and early – early in the early
Crash course – short and intensive instruction
Fat chance – definitely not
(to) give it a shot – to try something
Happy camper (slang) – a happy person; a satisfied participant
(to have) mixed feelings – to feel positive about one aspect of something and neg
Negative about another
Needless to say – obviously
(to) not have a clue – to know nothing abou
(to) not sleep a wink – to be awake all night
(to) work like a dog – to work very hard