Advanced English Conversations - Robert Allans, Ahmet Mustafaoglu, Metin Emir 2019
Set (23) - Let’s jump at the chance
Dialogue
Sarah: I have recently called on my aunt. She lives in a cabin which was built above the lake, and it has got a view to die for.
Emily: Speaking of views, I’m dying for a holiday. I just need to clear my head.
Sarah: What’s wrong with you?
Emily: Our next-door neighbors are very loud. And their dog is barking day and night. I’m truly craving quietness and tranquility.
Sarah: Then let’s jump at the chance. My aunt is travelling abroad.
What do you say we spend a few days out there?
Emily: That’s a big favor. Sarah; you’re second to none.
Vocabulary
To die for: (adj) to be extremely attractive, enjoyable, or desirable.
Call on: pay a visit to.
Speaking of: used to introduce a remark about a topic previously mentioned.
Be dying for something: wanting to have/do something so much that you do not want to wait.
Clear one’s head: to stop worrying or thinking about something.
Next-door: (adj) living or situated next door.
Day and night: all the time.
Crave: to feel a powerful desire for (something).
Jump at the chance: to quickly take advantage of a new opportunity.
What do you say? used to make a suggestion or offer.
Second to none: (adj) as good as or better than all others.
Exercise;
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate expressions;
to die for
call on
speaking of
be dying for something
clear one’s head
next-door
day and night
crave
jump at the chance
what do you say
second to none
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b. His meeting with the Holtzes seemed to have refreshed Alvin and ..........
c. And then this brother lived .......... and his wife popped in and out.
d. They were hounded .......... by the press.
e. He has compiled a record .......... in its wretchedness.
f. There are women who have silver hair ..........
g. Freddie .......... a glass of water—he was so thirsty.
h. An old friend .......... me the day before yesterday.
i. .......... hamburgers, I am as hungry as a hawk.
j. .......... to going to the theatre tonight?
k. Members of the public would .......... to become part owners of the corporation.