B1 Dialog #34 Back idioms. Part II

Today we are going to talk about back idioms. As always you can read the text in PDF, which you can find in the description. Follow our podcasts on iTunes and Yandex Music. For more new dialogs please subscribe to our channel.

How to work with the dialog?

1. Listen to the dialogue and read the PDF transcript. Turn on subtitles if necessary.
2. Listen to the dialogue again, repeating the questions and answers aloud (!!!).
3. Come up with your own answers to the questions. Use PDF vocabulary if needed.
4. Listen to the questions and answer them aloud (!!!), with a correct intonation, pronunciation and rhythm.
5. Go back to the video from time to time and repeat the exercise.

Back idioms. Part II

1. When was the last time you really put your back into doing something?

I really put my back into improving this YouTube channel. It takes a lot of time to make new dialogs, write new transcripts. But it’s very interesting and I enjoy doing it.

2. When was the last time someone gave you a slap on the back for your good work?

It was last week. I was participating in a webinar with a presentation of our company. I did pretty well, so my boss  gave me a slap on the back at the end of it.

3. Who would you be really glad to see the back of forever?

I don’t know really. I don’t know anyone who I would be glad to see the back of. 

4. What do you find so easy that you could do it with one arm tied behind your back?

I think I could drive a car with one arm tied behind my back. But it’s better not to do this of course.

5. Do you do bad things the minute your boss’ / teacher’s / parent’s back is turned?

No I never do anything like this. 

6. Do you ever have to watch your back to make sure nothing bad happens to you?

Hmm I think I do, but can’t remember anything in particular. I think everybody has to watch his back, when getting in hard situations.

7. Have you ever turned your back on someone / something and simply walked away?

Yes I have and sometimes I regret I did so.