Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 149 стр.

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Face the Music
(accept the consequences)
It’s no wonder you have a stomachache. I told you not to eat so many green apples.
You don’t listen, and now you are going to have to face the music.
Keep under One’s Hat
(keep something a secret)
Although the contestants were most anxious to know who won the prizes
in piano competition, the judges kept the results under their hats. They kept the
results a secret so that the formal announcement could be made in public at the
awards ceremony.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Be so kind as to open the door.
Would you mind opening the door?
Could I trouble you for a glass of water?
Certainly!/Of course!/ Naturally!/With pleasure!/Here you are!
I’m afraid I won’t have enough time to do it.
You talk as if you knew etiquette very well.
Thank you. – Don’t mention it.
What time do you expect me?
What time should I arrive?
Will there be other guests?
Is it an informal evening?
I’d be glad to come.
Do you want a drink?
Please, don’t trouble yourself.
A gin and tonic would be fine.
A beer’s fine with me.
Please, pass the salt/salad/bread/meat.
VI. VOCABULARY
acquaint
знакомить
awkward неловкий
bore надоедать
company компания, собеседник
excuse оправдание
host хозяин
insist настаивать
introduction представление, введение