Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

important client.

Alysha: So what happened with the Clinton contract renewal?

Andrew:  I  heard  that  Clinton’s  lawyers  were  thinking  about  breaking  the

contract, but they changed their mind after we negotiated.

Alysha: That’s good news for us.

Andrew: Sure. It’s a really big contract. Will be good for our bonus at year

end.

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42.5 have thought about +ing (present

perfect)

42.5.1 Ben is talking to Lucas about losing weight. Ben has been told by his doctor that he

needs to lose weight.

Ben: I feel terrible.

Lucas: Why?

Ben: My doctor told me I need to lose weight.

Lucas: Ok. A lot?

Ben: Yeah. Maybe 50 pounds.

Lucas: Have you thought about going swimming? It’s a good way to burn

calories and you like swimming, right?

Ben:  I  like  swimming,  but  I  haven’t  gone  swimming  for  a  long  time.  I’m

kind of embarrassed.

Lucas: Why don’t we go together?

Ben: Ok. Let’s do that.

42.5.2 Mason is at Isabella’s place. Isabella has cooked dinner and made a delicious

dessert.

Isabella: How’s the dessert?

Mason: Wow! It’s amazing!

Isabella: Really? I’m glad you like it.

Mason: Have you ever thought about starting your own patisserie?

Isabella:  I  have,  actually.  But,  it  would  be  so  much  work.  I’m  not  sure  I

would enjoy it.

Mason: Well, if you ever do, I would definitely buy cakes there every day!

Isabella: Ha ha. Ok. Maybe I will.

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