1.      Susan went nuts about the hats I made but she needed more time to decide on the quantity.

2.      Can't complain ! That will give me time to finish all my work.

3.      She crunched numbers and decided to pay me 2 dollars 50 cents per hat.

4.      It's out of the question because it's not worth our while at that price.

5.      Finally she sweetened the deal and offered me 3 dollars 50 cents for a hat.

6.      I drove a hard bargain. Take it or leave it ! You decide.

7.      Our boss asked us to make quite a number of hats within 3 days.

8.      That's a tall order but we don't want to spoil the business.

9.      We will work like crazy every day and even burn the midnight oil .

10. I hope that we will meet the deadline and our business will take off soon .

11. I think if we work our tails off , we will be sitting pretty in the next few years.

12. I'd better stop chit-chating now and get back to work.

13. After our performance, the audience rose and applauded with“bravo” for ten minutes.

14. Some big shots who saw the play paid us a compliment that our performance was head and shoulders above the others.

15. We felt so relieved – the success took a real load off our mind.

16. We were absolutely satisfied because we did the trick and made a splash.

17. Needless to say , we were chosen to perform at the city theater.

18. We decided to take an offer and immediately rehearse on the very next day.

19. I 'm not really a night owl so I can't stay up too late.

20. I'd better take a break and let someone take over.

21. I need someone who knows his stuff to carry out this task.

22. If you don't lose your touch , please take it from here.

23. I believe you have picked up a few tricks of the trade , so don't let others interfere.

24. Too many cooks spoil the broth , you know.

25. I've been wondering how to pass the interview to get into that company.

26. My father introduced me to the director last week and he really liked me.

27. But other candidates will give me a run for my money because there are just a few good jobs these days.

28. I know I have to be the best to stand out in a crowd.

29. I'm a little worried but you can count on me.

30. I already have some experience and special skills under my belt .

31. After the 2-hour urgent meeting, I called it a night and went home exhausted.

32. My boss ranted and raved because I had lost three potential customers this week.

33. I failed to convince them that my company’s product was out of this world.

34. He was making a mountain out of a molehill when saying it would affect the company’s reputation.

35. He will throw the book at me if I keep getting no orders.

36. I’m afraid that he will give me the axe anytime he wants.

37. I don’t hold a grudge against my old boss for firing me.

38. It burned me up at first, but now I have no hard feelings.

39. He got rid of me and hired someone too unqualified to hold such a senior position.

40. I called a spade a spade and told him he was a dictatorial manager who threatened his staff all the time.

41. He easily loses his head and yells angrily at everyone near him.

42. He wanted to take me back? Not on his life!