Off the back of a lorry

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2014-05-05

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Buying something really good but super cheap? This expression will make you think twice.
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  • Hi Fin.

  • I'm so happy.

  • I'm going to buy a brand new computer this afternoon and it's very, very cheap.

  • Wow.

  • What a bargain.

  • Lee, where are you going to buy it?

  • Can I go with you?

  • I'm going to meet a friend of my neighbour's cousin.

  • He's selling it.

  • Oh, do you know this man, Lee?

  • No, but he sounded very nice on the phone.

  • He's nice but a bit clumsy.

  • All right, why?

  • He told me the computer fell off the back of his lorry.

  • But it works perfectly.

  • It fell off the back of a lorry?

  • Yes, but it came in a very strong box and he said it was in perfect condition.

  • Lee, the computer didn't actually fall off anywhere it was taken.

  • What do you mean?