The English We Speak: Work for peanuts

我们说的英语:为花生而工作

Learning English Conversations

语言学习

2011-12-19

4 分钟
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In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the phrase 'work for peanuts'.
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  • This is a download from the BBC.

  • For more information and our terms of use, go to bbcworldservice.com podcasts the English.

  • We speak from the BBC.

  • Hello and welcome to the English We Speak.

  • I'm Lee and here with me is Neil.

  • Hi, Neil.

  • Hi Lee.

  • But before we start the program, I've got some good news for you.

  • I've just fixed your bike tyres as I promised.

  • It wasn't easy to find the punctures on them, but I managed to do it.

  • And the bike, I have to say, is as good as new.

  • Oh, great.

  • I'm so happy, Neil.

  • You know, I use the bicycle every day.

  • I ride it when I come to work and when I go home.

  • You know, I took it to the mechanic last week to have it fixed, but he didn't do it properly.

  • Thank you.

  • Your star.

  • It wasn't easy, but I'm glad to have been of service.

  • Well, you told me that you'd pay me for the work,