Lesson 25 -- Ted Brings Home More Good News
Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 25
Ted tells his family that a talent agent wants to meet him. The agent will fly Ted and Amber to
Ted: Amber and I are going to break into the music business. Last night after our concert, a talent agent asked us to meet with him in
Susan: Congratulations! We'll give you some spending money for your trip.
Ted: No need. The agent is footing the bill for everything. And when we get
there, he is going to wine and dine us.
Susan: Wow, he must think you're the cream of the crop.
Ted: He thinks we sound like the Goo Goo Dolls.
Nicole: Who are they?
Ted: You are really out of it. They are a popular rock band.
Nicole: Our family is certainly on a winning streak. I was elected president of the Spanish Club today.
Ted: The Spanish Club? Big deal!
Nicole: You don't get it, Ted. This is only the beginning. Today, president of the Spanish Club. Tomorrow, ambassador to
Ted: Well, Ambassador, you'll need to wrap up my Chemistry homework
before you leave for the Spanish embassy.
Susan: A rock star and a diplomat ---- I am so proud of both of you!
Idioms,
Big deal – so what? That doesn’t really matter
(to) break into – to enter or be let into a profession
Cream of the crop – the best of a group
(to) foot the bill – to pay
(to be) out of it – no aware or knowledgeable about trends or modern habits
Spending money – money for minor expenses
(to) wine and dine – to take someone out for an evening or an expensive meal
(to be on a) winning streak
(to) wrap up – to finish
