Karl: Hey, Mike. Heard M.J.'s having a sleepover. I thought I'd hit you up for an invitation.
Mike: Aren't you a little old for sleepovers?
Karl: Cards on the table. I need your help. Evan's one of the only boys in class who wasn't invited, and he's really upset.
Mike: Okay, cards on the table. M.J. says Evan's a bully, and he doesn't want him at his sleepover.
Karl: Well, what if I promise Evan will be on his best behavior?
Mike: I'm sorry. It's out of my hands. M.J. finalized his guest list.
Karl: Well, I think if you check that list again, you'll notice Evan's name's on there.
Mike: I'm M.J.'s dad, not his bouncer. But...Thanks.
Lynette: Hey, honey. How's your day going?
Tom: Very exciting, just got back from the grocery store. It is double coupon day, sort of like the Oscars and the super bowl all rolled into one.
Lynette: Did you remember to get my, um...my special deodorant?
Tom: I sure did. Milady's armpits will be aluminum-free. How is your day?
Lynette: I'm totallyslammed, which is why I'm calling. It looks like I'm gonna be here late tonight, and by "late," I mean past midnight.
Tom: Wait. W-what about our pact?
Lynette: We'll... double up tomorrow.
Tom: Lynette, I have been looking forward to this all day.
Lynette: I know, and I'm really sorry. Listen, I gotta go. I will call you later. I love you. Bye. Tom. What are you doing here? Is everything all right?
Tom: Everything's fine.
Lynette: Well, then what are you doing...Here? Oh, no. Are you crazy? Tom: Crazy about you, baby.
Lynette: But I have so much to do, and I'm not gonna be done till 2 A.M. Possibly 3. Whoo!
Tom: Come on. This is important. Remember what the book said? Every night, no matter what.
Lynette: No, this is a really bad time for me. Well, you did buy me that deodorant. Ooh! Mmm.
Operator: Lynette, I have Carlos on line two.
Lynette: Uh, tell him I'll call right back.
Operator: He says it's really important.
Lynette: Hello?
Carlos: Hey, Lynette. I'm over here at Capital Consultants, and the guys have a question. I need you to pull up their account.
Lynette: I'm kind of busy!
Carlos: Well, the ad has to be at the printer's by noon, so yeah, now. Lynette?
妙語佳句,活學(xué)活用
1. sleepover:孩子到別的小朋友家過夜。影片中Karl對Mike說:“聽說M.J.在邀請別人來家里過夜?!眮砜蠢洌?The girls are having a sleepover ! 這些女生要辦過夜派對呢! Lily's dad was a party pooper at her sleepover . 在莉莉家過夜時(shí),他的爸爸真掃興.
2. hit up for:請求(某人)給以(某物), 向(某人)討(某物)。Karl為Evan爭取sleepover的機(jī)會,對Mike說:“我想我請求你的邀請?!?/p>
來看例句: We hit him up for a loan. 我們向他請求貸款。
3.Cards on the table:攤牌。面對故意佯裝不解的Mike,Karl說:“攤牌吧,我需要你的幫忙?!?/p>
I wish that you would put your cards on the table. 我希望你干脆把話挑明。
You should be frank with us and put your cards on the table. 你應(yīng)該對我們以誠相待,把你的意圖公開出來。
4. out of one’s hands: 不取決于某人。Mike十分明確的回絕了Karl:“對不起,我做不了主, M.J.的客人名單已經(jīng)寫好了?!?I'm afraid the matter is out of my hands. 此事已非我力所能及。 This office is out of my hands, You have to be onto Mr. Bill. 這個辦公室已不再由我負(fù)責(zé)。你得(打電話)與比爾先生聯(lián)系。
5. double coupon :A particular store or certain manufacturers will double the face value of regular coupons for a limited time, on a particular day of the week, or throughout the duration of a special sale. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-double-coupons.htm