Get this straight
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定义
Let's get this straight, (I'm the boss around here): 我们直说了吧，（我是这里的老板）
示例
- "Dave : Okay, let me get this straight: take the lift down to the ground floor, cross the hall until I reach a big door..."
练习 1
Which of the following expressions could replace Fiona's first line in the dialogue, without changing its meaning?
Before we go any further, .
Before we go any further, .
Which of the following expressions could replace Fiona's first line in the dialogue, without changing its meaning?
Before we go any further, let's get a few things straight.
Before we go any further, let's get a few things straight.
let's get a few things straight: Fiona begins this dialogue by saying "before we go any further, let me make this clear to you". Her statement expresses that she wants to clarify, or clearly explain her role to Philip (who continues to flirt with her). The idiom "let's get a few things straight" is a similar expression. Both expressions indicate that the speaker wants to clarify something.
let's take a little break: Fiona tells Philip "let me make this very clear", which means that she will explain something very clearly. The expression "let's take a break", is an invitation to pause or rest a little bit. These two expressions have nothing in common.
let's calm down a bit: Fiona tells Philip "let me make this very clear", which means that she will explain something very clearly. The expression "let's calm down a bit" is a request for someone to relax. These two expressions have nothing in common.
let's have a glass of champagne: Fiona tells Philip "let me make this very clear", which means that she will explain something very clearly. Fiona isn't suggesting a glass of champagne.
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