#91 Invitations 2
Key Word
close a the deal: reach an agreement with another party, thus concluding negotiations
Everyone is hoping to close the deal this afternoon.
take someone out: go somewhere with someone and pay for them
The team leader will take the members out to lunch next week.
agree upon ~: decide with someone else to do something or to have something
The employees agreed upon a date for their team party.
get back into swing of things: return to the usual way that something is done
You only missed the first meeting. I am sure you will get back into the swing of things soon.
tough break: a bit of bad luck
I am sorry the client did not like your proposal. That’s a tough break.
talk someone into~: persuade someone to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action
It was not difficult to talk him into taking a vacation.
Feedback
Original: I think I said you about this exam.
Better: I think I've told you about this exam.
Original: Two weeks later I have an exam.
Better: Two weeks from now, I'm writing an exam.
Original: I see wings of chicken.
Better: I see chicken wings.