To have words

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🗓️ 6 January 2014

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

Why is Finn cross with Li? Here's a good expression for when you're out of patience.

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0:00.0	This is a feature from BBC learning English.
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0:09.0	forward slash podcasts
0:12.0	The English We Speak
0:15.0	From BBC Learning English.
0:18.0	Welcome to the English we speak. I'm Finn and I'm waiting here in the studio for
0:28.7	Fay Faye who is late again. I'm getting really fed up with her. I think I'll need to speak to her
0:37.6	about this. I've been sorry I'm late. You know how I love crosswords? Well I was just doing one and I forgot the time.
0:48.8	We need to have a word, Fay Fay. We need lots of words Finn. To complete a crossword successfully we need lots of words. No
1:00.7	Fay Fay I'm not talking about your crossword. I'm talking about your lateness.
1:07.0	When I say we need to have a word, I mean we need a short, serious discussion about this sensitive topic.
1:15.0	Oh I see you're upset that I'm late so you asked me for a word.
1:20.0	Yes that's right now here are some examples. The noise from the up says flat is so loud.
1:28.0	It's late now and I can't sleep.
1:30.0	I'll have a word with them in the morning. This can't carry on. I'm exhausted. I've been
1:37.4	working 15 hour days for three weeks now. I think I might collapse. You should have a word with your boss. He might not realize how this is affecting you.
1:49.0	Okay Finn, I understand. I'll make an effort to be on time from now on.
1:53.6	Good. Well I think it's always better to have a word than just get angry.
1:58.8	Yes you're right.
2:00.3	Good. So shall we get on with the program then?
2:03.0	Well, actually, Finn, I'd like to have a word from you.
2:06.0	A word with you. The expression is a word with you.
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