Other half

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🗓️ 4 November 2013

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Do you always consult with your other half before you make important decisions?

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0:00.0	This is a feature from BBC learning English.
0:03.0	For more information and our terms of use go to BBCworldservice.com
0:09.0	forward slash podcasts.
0:11.0	The English we speak.
0:13.0	We speak.
0:14.0	Hi Neil, how are you?
0:16.0	I'm fine thanks. How are you, Lee?
0:18.0	I'm good.
0:19.0	Are you free on Saturday evening?
0:22.0	I'm holding a small dinner party.
0:24.0	Saturday. Um, yeah, yeah, that would be fantastic.
0:29.0	But I better just check with my other half.
0:33.0	Your other half?
0:35.0	What do you mean?
0:37.0	Yes, I'm not sure if my wife has anything planned for Saturday.
0:41.0	Oh, I didn't know you call your wife your other half. That's interesting.
0:47.0	Yes, that's a phrase often used by married couples to refer to each other.
0:53.0	Mmm, that's useful to know.
0:55.0	Let's hear some examples.
0:57.0	How's your other half? Is she feeling better?
0:59.0	Oh yes, she's much better.
1:01.0	Thanks.
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