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Buying a New Pair of Trainers

Josh goes to his favourite shop to buy a new pair of trainers. He picks a pair of trainers and asks the shop assistant if his size is available…


Shop assistant: Hi, do you need any help?


Josh: I really like these trainers. How much are they?


Shop assistant: They’re 60 pounds.


Josh: OK… Do you have them in a size 9?


Shop assistant: I’ll check you for you now… mm... yes, we do have them in a size 9. Do you want to try them?

Josh: Yes, please…


Shop assistant: How are they?


Josh: I like them, but they’re a bit too small. Do you have a size 10?


Shop assistant: Unfortunately, we don’t have a size 10. Hmmm… I could order them today and they will arrive tomorrow morning?


Josh: Yes, please. I’d like to try them.

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Buying a New Pair of Trainers

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Phrasal verb
Meaning
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To run up against

To experience something difficult and unexpected.

The politicians ran up against strong opposition from the people.

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To try very hard to deal with a problem or a difficult situation.

I wrestled with the decision for a few months before deciding to quit.

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To carefully consider the possible results of doing something.

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To start working or studying harder.

He’s going to have to knuckle down if he wants to pass the course.

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To discuss a

problem or situation

with someone.

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issues in the

meeting before

making a decision.

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