Speak English Like an American by Amy Gillett

Author:Amy Gillett [Gillett, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lesson 13: Amber Comes Over to Bake Cookies

Ted’s girlfriend Amber comes over to help with the cookies. Amber has experience baking cookies from a former job. Susan leaves the kitchen so they can work better.

Ted: Mom, Amber is here to lend a hand with the cookies.

Susan: Hi Amber. Nice to see you again.

Amber: Good to see you too, Mrs. Johnson.

Susan: That’s an interesting hairstyle.

Amber: Thanks. I’m glad you think it’s cool. Blue hair is all the rage this season.

Susan: Well, I’m going to take a break now and let you kids take over.

Ted: Don’t worry, Mom. Your business is in good hands with Amber. She really knows her stuff.

Amber: That’s true. I used to work at Mrs. Field’s Cookies in the mall.

Susan: You don’t work there anymore?

Amber: No, I got fired. I have a real sweet tooth, and they told me I was eating too many cookies.

Susan: Well, I’m sure you haven’t lost your touch.

Amber: I might be a bit out of practice.

Ted: Mom, you can watch Amber bake if you want. You might pick up a few tricks of the trade.

Amber: Yes, feel free. As a singer, I’m used to performing before an audience!

Susan: Thanks, but I’m going to get out of the way. You know what they say: too many cooks spoil the broth!

Amber: Will I see you later tonight?

Susan: Yes, I’ll be back in a few hours.

Ted: Mom, why don’t you just call it a night and go to bed. You’ve been working your tail off all day.

IDIOMS

all the rage – the latest fashion

Have you seen those new alligator–skin cowboy boots? They’re all the rage this season!

At Sam’s high school, salsa dancing is all the rage this year.

(to) call it a night – to stop an activity for the rest of the night

We spent a few hours walking around downtown Chicago. It was so cold that we were ready to call it a night by 9 p.m.

Let’s call it a night and meet back at the office at 8 a.m to finish this report.

feel free – be uninhibited about doing something; go ahead and do something

Feel free to take off your shoes.

If you need free legal advice, feel free to call my cousin Ben. He’s a lawyer.

(to) get out of the way – to move out of the way; to stop interfering with someone’s plans or activities

If you’re not planning on helping us prepare dinner, please get out of the way. The kitchen is crowded.

Get out of the way! That truck is backing up and it might run you over.

(to be) in good hands – in good, competent care

Don’t worry — your dog will be in good hands while you’re on vacation. We’ll take her to the New York Dog Spa & Hotel.

You’re in good hands with Tony. He’s an excellent driver.

(to) know one’s stuff – to have an expertise in a field

Steve has been an auto mechanic for 25 years. He really knows his stuff.

When it comes to cooking, Anna really knows her stuff. She spent two years studying at the Culinary Institute of America.

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