Understanding 21
The Phone Call
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
Who called the narrator?
What idiom described how they faced the problem?
What phrasal verb explained what they did with the charges?
Sum up what happened as if you were explaining it to a friend.
Read the transcript if needed
“Last night, I received a phone call from my bank saying there was suspicious activity on my account. My heart raced as I listened to the representative explain the charges. I knew I had to bite the bullet and deal with the problem right away, even though I hated talking about money issues. She helped me figure out which purchases were mine and which were fraudulent. After answering questions and confirming details, the account was secured. I felt nervous at first, but by the end of the call, I was relieved to know the situation was under control and my money was safe again.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Bite the bullet – We use this idiom when facing something difficult or unpleasant with courage.
Examples:
“He had to bite the bullet and pay the fine.”
“I finally bit the bullet and cleaned the garage.”
“They will bite the bullet and tell the truth.”
Phrasal Verb: Figure out – We use this phrasal verb when solving or understanding something.
Examples in different tenses:
Present: “I always figure out problems quickly.”
Past: “She figured out the answer yesterday.”
Continuous: “He is figuring out how the system works.”
Future: “We will figure out a solution tomorrow.”
