Key Word
work for: be appropriate for someone
Does that work for your schedule?
have something on: have plans to do something at a particular point in time
Actually, I have something on this Monday, but I am free on Tuesday.
shoot: begin talking (often used in the imperative)
I know you have something to tell me, so shoot!
Dialogue
A: I’m calling from Mr Clark’s office to touch base with you about Friday.
B: Touch base? All right, I’m listening.
touch base with A(인물): 리마인드나 확인을 위해 A와 연락하다. 여기 예시에서는 비행기표 예약 확인을 위해 연락함. to make contact or communication with someone briefly.
A: Sorry, did you say can or can’t?
B: Can’t, as in cannot.
Feedback
Original: Actually, I didn’t have a good shape, but I’m trying to get it.
Better: Actually, I don’t think I’m in good shape, but I’m trying to get in shape.
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