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Be Ahead of the Game
Conversation 1:
Shady: Alright, class, let's delve into some American expressions today! We're starting with "ahead of the game." Can anyone tell me what it means?
Student: Ooh, ooh! I got this, Shady! It means being early or having an advantage in a competitive situation. Like when you finish your homework before everyone else. You're totally ahead of the game!
Shady: Bingo! You're definitely ahead of the game with that explanation. Alright, now let's move on to "end of the ball game." Any guesses?
Student: Um, does it mean the end of everything, like when your favorite show gets cancelled?
Shady: Close, but not quite! It actually means the end of everything in a particular situation, like when your plans fall apart. For example, if we miss our bus, well, that's the end of the ball game for our sightseeing trip!
Student: Ah, got it! So, it's like game over, right?
Shady: Exactly! Now, who's game for some more expressions? Let's talk about "game time."
Student: Ooh, I'm game for that! Is it like when it's time to get serious and start working?
Shady: Yes, indeed! It's the time to go do what has to be done, just like when the referee blows the whistle and it's time to play. And speaking of playing, let's discuss "throw a game."
Student: Wait, isn't that cheating? Like when someone purposely loses a game?
Shady: You got it! It's exactly that. It's like when your friend lets you win in a game of chess. They're throwing the game to make you feel better!
Student: Sneaky! Alright, last one. "A whole new ball game." Does it mean starting fresh?
Shady: Yes, indeed! It's a completely different situation or something entirely different. Like when you upgrade your phone, it's a whole new ball game with all those new features!
Student: Wow, American expressions are a whole new ball game for me! Thanks, Shady!
Shady: No problemo! Keep practicing, and you'll be ahead of the game in no time!
Conversation 2:
Shady: Alright, class, let's dive into more American expressions today! Who's ready to tackle "game plan"?
Student: I'm
game! Is it like having a strategy or a plan of action?
Shady: You
bet! It's exactly that. It's like when a coach makes a plan for their team to
win a game. For example, in politics, the game plan for
the election was beginning to shape up as the candidates outlined their
strategies.
Student: Ah,
got it! So, it's about having a plan for success.
Shady:
Precisely! Now, let's discuss "the name of the game."
Any guesses?
Student: Hmm,
is it about the main focus or the most important thing?
Shady: Ding,
ding, ding! You're spot on! It's the way things are or the way things can be
expected to be. Like in business, the name of the game is
money, money, money!
Student: Ah, I
see! It's all about the bottom line.
Shady: You
got it! Now, let's move on to "skin game."
Student: That
sounds sketchy. Is it something shady?
Shady: You
hit the nail on the head! It's any swindle or deceitful scheme. For example,
Ziggy was mixed up in a skin game for a
while, but luckily, the con running the skin game got out of town before things
got messy.
Student:
Yikes! That sounds like trouble.
Shady:
Indeed, it is. And speaking of trouble, let's talk about "throwing
salt on someone's game."
Student: That
sounds like adding insult to injury. Is it about messing up someone's plans?
Shady:
You're absolutely right! It's about ruining someone's plans or efforts. Like
when someone doubts your ability to succeed, they're throwing
salt on your game. But hey, I don't mean to throw salt on your game, but
I don't think you can pull off that prank.
Student: Aw,
shucks! You're probably right. Thanks for keeping it real, Shady!
Shady: No
problemo! That's what I'm here for. Just remember, don't let anyone throw salt
on your game! Keep shining bright, kiddo!
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