“You still look tense. I thought you’d begin to relax after your big presentation.” “I can’t afford to relax.
Not for a couple of weeks, anyway. For some reason, your boss was present at my presentation, and he’s asked me to make it again.” “That doesn’t sound good.
If my boss was there, I’m sure he gave you some sharp criticism.” “What are you talking about? How can criticism be sharp? I mean, there’s ..
.” “When you speak to someone in a sharp manner, what you’re doing is speaking to them angrily. You sound as if you’re warning the individual.
” “I don’t know about the warning bit. But his sharp comments about my body language really hurt my feelings.” “That’s a good example.
My boss takes some getting used to. I’ve worked with him for over four years now. He continues to be sharp with me every now and then.
” “As far as I’m concerned, he’s a terrible person. How did he ever get promoted? I don’t see anything good..
.” “How can you even say that? Everyone agrees he’s a sharp dresser. Can you think of.
..” “Sharp dresser? Does it mean someone who dresses well?” “Very good! The person dresses well, and is also very stylish.
” “Your boss is certainly very fashionable.” “He certainly is! He’s sharply dressed for all occasions. The clothes he wears to the gym are starched and ironed.
” “Really? That’s taking things a bit too far. Nobody in his right mind would call me a sharp dresser.” “I agree.
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