November 04, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
in a good light
has no business
nod off
Amy: "How was your meeting, Arthur?"
Arthur: "Well, it was boring and frustrating."
Amy: "Really, why?"
Arthur: "You know, we all thought Mr. Johnson was going to be a great boss, but we had only seen him in a good light. At the meeting, he talked on and on about the election, and even told us who he expected us to vote for!"
Amy: "He has no business telling you that! That behavior is unacceptable!"
Arthur: "Well, don't worry too much, dear. He talked so long before that part that most people had nodded off by then."
in a good light
in favorable situations
has no business
should not interfere in someone's private life
nod off
fall asleep
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