这本书很像漫画，以至于没有一种在学习的感觉。本文记录了我不太熟悉的常用口语表达。

how did your test go?/ how was your test? (朋友关心)

how's your project coming along? (上级问下级)

I'm Alan Lee. Nice to meet you, Mr. Lee.

I'll drop by your house and give it to you. When is a good time?

I'm running short of time.

Let's get a move on or we'll be late.

My name is Alan. That's A for Africa, L for London, A for Africa and N for Norway.

ahead of/on/behind schedule

I'm tied up now, but I'll be free in an hour.

Lunch is on me today, you paid last time.

Sorry, I forgot. It slipped my mind.

I tried to call you, but I couldn't get through.

I hurt my knee, but it's not the end of the world.

We all lost money last year. We're in the same boat.

I'm not following you. Could you repeat that?

Do you have change for 10$?

Cheers! To a long happy life.

Sorry, he's gone for the day. He will be in the office tomorrow morning.

It is a win-win situation.

It's about time! I've been waiting for weeks.

I have to cancel our plans for lunch today. Can I take a rain check?

I'm going to take a week off because I need a vacation.

I didn't mean that.

Let's each chip in 20$ and buy a gift for Mr. Lee.

Thank you for your gift, but you shouldn't have.

We take turns cooking dinner.

So far, so good. I hope it doesn't break again.

That sounds good.

They were gone for good.

*Some Bad News* That's too bad.

What's this charge for?

I heard it through the grapevine.

We're better off going later.

They say economy will improve soon.

Go ahead.

They don't see eye to eye on the solution.

*Thank you!* Don't mention it.

Would you mind doing/not doing ...?

I'm half-way through my MBA program.

We took the wrong street.

I might. I can't make up my mind.

*Nobody's home.* In that case, leave it with the neighbor.

Is this seat taken?

I didn't prepare for the speech. I play it by ear.

I became a writer in the 1970's. In those days I used a typewriter.

Sorry, I didn't get your name.

Nice to see you again.

It's on the tip of my tougue.

That's the lowest price by far.

I'm positive = I'm 100% sure.

suggest that sb do

The paint is coming off the walls.

I can spend 100$ for the most.

I need a few days to think it over.

I'd like to get our agreement in writing.

Bring up the problem in a meeting.

That's fine with me.

A table for 3. We are ready to order.

Let's split the check.

What are you up to these days?

I'd better get going now.

Send my regards to ...

The meeting will start at 4'o clock sharp.

Let's move on to the next problem.

I hope we wrap up this meeting soon.

I see your point.

It's not worth it.

pull strings = use personal contacts to do sth 走后门

go over / go through 仔细看，仔细检查

He called in sick. 他请病假了。

I'm in luck. I'm not in luck.

I'm sorry to hear about your car accident.

That's funny. 这就怪了。

I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do.

How can I reach you? 怎么联系你?

Not very well, but I can get by.

Would it be possible for you to lend me 300$?

I'll be away on business. 出差。

You should have married him. 本该

Will that be all? 还需要什么吗？

I can't do it in short notice.

I go jogging once every two weeks.

Can I get by? 借过

I don't know offhand. I'll look it up.

The deadline was Friday, but they move it up to Thursday.

On second thought 我改主意了

The bottom line is 我真正想说的是

Have a good time. 别人要离开、去干好事时说。

I've (never) heard of it.

She's on leave this week. 她这周休假。

I have a week off in July. 我七月有一周假。

as for... 转换话题

Speaking of xx, 话题承接

what's sth/sb like?

let sb go 解雇

Could I ask you a favor?

how soon can you finish the project? 最快什么时候完成

Sorry, I can't make it. 无法参加。

I'll be a few minutes late.