Bob: Fine thanks, Carol. How are you? Carol: Cannot complain! Bob, I've had a chance to crunch some numbers. I can pay me 50 cents per cookie. Bob: That is out of the question. At that price, it is not worth our while. The ingredients alone cost us 30 cents per cookie. Carol: Okay, let me sweeten the deal. 60 cents per cookie? Bob: Carol, my wife and I need to make a living from this business. Carol: Okay, okay, you've twisted my arm. I'll pay you 75 cents per cookie. Take it or leave it! Bob: Now you are talking. We'll take it. Carol: You drive a hard bargin, Bob. Bob: Yes, but we make a good cookie. Carol: Let's get the ball rolling! Bring me 2000 cookies on Monday morning by 9.00 am. Idiomscan't complain - things are going well; I'm fine (to)crunch numbers - to perform calculations (especially financial calculations) (to) drive a hard bargain - to be tough in negotiating an agreement; to negotiate something in one's favor (to) get the ball rolling - to get started How's it going? - How are you? (to) make a living - to earn enough money to support oneself now you're talking - you're saying the right thing out of the question - impossible (to) sweeten the deal - to make an offer more attractive take it or leave it - accept or reject an offer, usually a final one (to) twist (someone's) arm - to persuade someone; to convince someone worth one's while - worthy of one's effort or time |
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