Common Everyday Phrases

I beg your pardon

give one's eyeteeth

lose sleep over

Amy: "I beg your pardon...could you please help me?"

Store Clerk: "Of course, Dear, what is it?"

Amy: "My niece would give her eyeteeth for this sweater, but I'm not sure of her size. If it doesn't fit her, may she exchange it for another size?"

Store Clerk: "Yes, she may exchange it or receive store credit."

Amy: "That's perfect! Thank you!"

I beg your pardon
an apology for interrupting, asking a speaker to repeat something, etc.

give one's eyeteeth
do whatever is necessary to get something

store credit
a voucher which can only be used in that store

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