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"The streets are safe in Philadelphia. It's only the people who make them unsafe." Frank Rizzo, ex-police chief and mayor of Philadelphia "After finding no qualified candidates for the position of principal, the school board is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of David Steele to the post." Philip Streifer, Superintendent of Schools, Barrington, Rhode Island. "I haven't committed a crime. What I did was fail to comply with the law." David Dinkins, New York City Mayor, answering accusations that he failed to pay his taxes. "It depends on your definition of asleep. They were not stretched out. They had their eyes closed. They were seated at their desks with their heads in a nodding position." John Hogan, Common-wealth Edison Supervisor of News Information, responding to a charge by a Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspector that two Dresden Nuclear Plant operators were sleeping on the job. "I was a pil...

A hot potato Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed A penny for your thoughts A way of asking what someone is thinking Actions speak louder than words People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Add insult to injury To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation. An arm and a leg Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money. At the drop of a hat Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly. Back to the drawing board When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. Ball is in your court It is up to you to make the next decision or step Barking up the wrong tree Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person Be glad to see the back of Be happy when a person leaves. Beat around the bush Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Best of both worlds Meaning: All the adv...

1. Greetings following the time Example Harry       : “Good morning, Debbie”. Debbie    : “Good morning”. 2. Formal Greetings Example Kenneth : “Good morning, Gilbert.” Gilbert      : “Good morning, Kenneth.” Kenneth   : “How are you today?” Gilbert      : “Well, not really well. I couldn’t sleep last night. I have a headache now.” Kenneth   : “Oh, I am really sorry to hear that.” 3. Informal Greetings Here are some examples: • Hi • Hello • What’s up? • How’s life? • How is it going?