Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

43.7 have thought about (present perfect)

43.7.1 Sandra has been offered a promotion by her boss, Derrick, but the promotion would

require her to relocate to Mumbai in India.

Sandra: Hi Derrick. Do you have a few minutes?

Derrick: Sure, Sandra. What’s up?

Sandra: It’s about the promotion. I’m really grateful that you’ve offered it

to me, but I’ve thought about it and I don’t think I can live in India.

Derrick: I see. Well, the role would be really interesting and good for your

career.  Let  me  know  if  you  change  your  mind.  I’ll  get  HR  to  start

advertising the post externally.

Sandra: Sorry. Thank you again for thinking of me.

Derrick: No problem.

43.7.2 Tommy is talking to his friend Dave about an idea he has had to make money.

Tommy: So Dave. Have you thought about my idea?

Dave: What idea?

Tommy: You know. The money making idea I told you about yesterday.

Dave: No, I haven’t thought about it. It’s a dumb idea. Seriously.

Tommy: No, it’s not. Come on! Why is it dumb?

Dave: Selling DVDs door to door isn’t going to make any money. People

watch everything on Netflix or Amazon these days.

Tommy:  Well,  I  think  you’re  wrong.  I’m  gonna  try  it  myself  and  make

loads of money.

Dave: Good luck!

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