A: Who’s
Callum?
B: A mate [a friend] of mine.
A: Really?
B: Yeah, I
see him quite a bit [often];
he’s a nice bloke [man].
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A: I bet [I’m sure] you’re hungry.
B: Yes, I’m dying for something to eat.
[want to eat something very much]
A: Well, I
think you’ll find some stuff
in the fridge.
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A: Toby,
I’m afraid I can’t make it
[come] this evening.
B: Oh,
that’s a shame.
A: Yeah,
I’m sorry, but the thing is
[the problem is], Ella’s not well, so I’ll have to look after the kids [children].
B: OK,
don’t worry. There will still be twelve or so [about
twelve] at the meeting, and I’ll ring you later and let you know what
happens.
A: Cheers [thanks]. That would be
great.
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A: What are you up to this
evening? [What are you doing?]
B: Nothing
much. Why?
A: Well,
would you like to see the new Coen Brothers film? I’ve heard it’s great [very good; syn terrific].
B: Really?
My brother saw it and said it was a load
of rubbish [terrible].
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