Common Everyday Phrases

change hands

charged off

needless to say

Arthur: "Boy, Amy, you should have seen the craziness at the office today! First of all, the owner sent around a memo saying that the company is going to change hands."

Amy: "Wow, did they say who the new owner is going to be?"

Arthur: "No, right after we found out, Mr. Johnson charged off to a lunch appointment. Needless to say, it was the topic of discussion in our own lunch room today!"

change hands
change owners

charged off
left in a hurry

needless to say
it is unnecessary to say; obviously

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