Definición y traducción inglés < > español de Now we're getting somewhere
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Traducción & Definición
Now we're getting somewhere! Now we're talking!: Ahora estamos llegando a alguna parte! o Ahora estamos hablando!
(This isn't) getting anywhere.: (Esto no está) llegando a algo, no progresa.
Ejemplos
- "It shows that we're really getting somewhere if you're benefiting from our little chats."
- "Fiona : Good, now we're getting somewhere."
Ejercicio 1
Below are four expressions used in this dialogue.
Choose the expression from the list below which suggests that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation with Philip.
Choose the expression from the list below which suggests that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation with Philip.
Below are four expressions used in this dialogue.
Choose the expression from the list below which suggests that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation with Philip.
Choose the expression from the list below which suggests that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation with Philip.
"Before we go any further" expresses that an action will be taken "before" another. In this case, Fiona wants to explain to Philip that she is not here to make small talk, or to flirt. She wants to discuss his work and not to socialize. This isn't the expression which shows that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation.
When Fiona tells Philip "now we're getting somewhere", she is expressing that she is pleased with the direction of the conversation. "Now we're getting somewhere" is an expression meaning "we're making progress" or "we are advancing". When Philip begins to explain his weekly responsibilities, Fiona is pleased because Philip is finally helping her do her job.
"Business before pleasure" is an idiom meaning "let's take care of business before moving on to social matters". This isn't the expression which shows that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation.
When Fiona says "it is my intention to present it to them", she is telling Philip that her job is compile information for the shareholders of the company. This isn't the expression which shows that Fiona is pleased with the direction of the conversation.
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