December 17, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
serve time
give the benefit of the doubt
look through rose-colored glasses
Amy:"Were things any better at work today, Arthur?"
Arthur:"Well, it was very interesting. The news came out that our manager, Mr. Smith, served time about 15 years ago."
Amy:"Really? Is he going to be fired?"
Arthur:"Actually, since I’m in the personnel department, it was up to me. I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, since his work record is excellent.”
Amy:"That’s one of the reasons I love you, Arthur! You always look at things through rose-colored glasses!”
serve time
to be in prison after being sentenced to a certain amount of time
give the benefit of the doubt
assume someone is honest or innocent
because not all the facts are known
look through rose-colored glasses
look at the optimistic side of things
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1. c
2. strewed, will strew
3. a
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