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Aug 1, 2021 <1 min

Idioms (#6): Cutting Ties

from FOREVERGREEN: Evergreen Language School Podcast Hosted by Russell Johnson

A boss and subordinate are discussing their company's relationship with another company. NEW TERMS: Cut Ties: to end communications or a relationship Example: "I think you should cut ties with him as soon as possible. I think he's becoming obsessed with you." Fed up with: to become bored with something (うんざり). Example: "I'm fed up with with Tokyo's hot summers. Let's go to Alaska nexct summer." TRANSCRIPT: a. I think we should CUT TIES with ‘ABC’ Company? b. Why? a. I don’t know…I just don’t think this business relationship is working anymore. b. How long have you felt this way? a. Ever since they missed the deadline of our project last month. b. I see. So, you don’t want to give them a second chance? a. Actually, that WAS their second chance. I’m fed up with them. b. OK. You’re the boss. So, what do you want me to do? a. Call them up and tell them it’s over. b. Uhhh…I don’t think it’s that simple. a. Sure, it is. b. No, it isn’t. a. Yes, it is! b. I don’t think so. a. Who’s the boss? b. You’re the boss. a. Well then. b. Well then what?

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