Putting your foot in it
Putting your foot in it – embarrasses, to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone:
Sample Sentence:
“I really put my foot in it – I asked her if Sophia was her mother, but she said Sophia is her sister. ”
Sayings: Amusing story
“Putting your foot in it” means to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction I really put my foot in it when I asked her about her job. I didn’t know she had just been fired. I had not seen a guy for 10 years and I asked him, “How his lovely wife was?” “She’s dead”, he replied, She died about two months ago. Wow, I really put my foot in it!
Another example of me putting my foot in it was when I went into a wine shop. The woman behind the counter was always friendly and helpful giving me tips on the new wines that had just come in. On this particular day, there was a man in the shop who had a dog with him. I love dogs, so I went up to the dog and put my hand out to it for the dog to lick/smell it. The dog was very friendly and wagging its tail enthusiastically; the man pulled really harshly on its lead making its collar choke the dog. He also spoke to the dog in a harsh voice. I backed away, but then a little later tried again. The man was really cruel and harsh again to this poor friendly, happy dog and so I thought I best not, indirectly, cause it any more pain. The man left the shop. I went up to the lady behind the counter and said, “I hate people like that who are so cruel to animals!” She looked at me and clearly said, “That was my husband.”
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Vocabulary of Contracts:
Wortschatz für Verträge:
Facilities management
The management, operation and maintenance, including all support services, of a complete installation. The term is often used where the responsibility is transferred to an external party.
Factoring
This means, by which, a supplier obtains early and reliable payment of goods by discounting its invoices to a finance house that collects directly from the buyer at full value.
Force majeure
The purpose of a force majeure clause is to define circumstances that release the parties from liability. The clause itself defines the hazards, dangers or ‘Acts of God’ that have this effect.
Framework agreements
Also known as standing agreements, standing arrangements, call-off agreements and call-off contracts. This is a form of ‘enabling’ agreement with a supplier, covering the terms and conditions (including price) for purchases under the agreement, usually arranged by some central point and under which the buyers ‘call-off’ to meet their requirements. Unless a specified quantity of supply over a given period has been committed, the arrangement only becomes a legally binding contract when the call-off is made.
There are two types of framework agreement
– a single supplier where goods and services covered by the agreement are ordered as required, and
– a multiple supplier framework – with at least three (3) suppliers -where a mini-competition involving all the suppliers is completed each time there is a requirement.
Free alongside (FAS)
As it sounds the supplier’s price includes all carriage costs from dispatch to the point where the goods are placed on the quay within reach of the ship being used for onward transportation. Title passes once the goods reach that location.
Free issue material
Components, sub-assemblies or materials are issued free of charge to a contractor by the buyer for incorporation in the final goods to be supplied to the buyer.
Free onboard (FOB)
The supplier’s price includes all carriage costs from dispatch to the point where they are loaded onboard the ship (or aircraft) for onward transportation. Title passes at the point when the goods pass the ship’s rail.
Freight forwarding agency
An organisation appointed to carry out the transportation of goods from one point to another.
Frustration
To render a contract null and void by showing that
– performance has become factually or legally impossible, or
– there has been some change of events so serious as to undermine the foundation of the contract such that to perform it, a different contract would have to be made.
However, it is narrow in scope and limited in application.
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If you do not understand why this is funny, then you can ask me.
Translate the Text into English: Übersetzen:
Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank.
Sind ihre Eltern jung oder alt?
Ihre Freunde sind lustig und nett.
Seine Mitbewohner sind Amerikaner.
FAMILY:
Pronunciation
Familie might look like the word family, but it’s not pronounced the same! It has four syllables.
Familie (fah‑MEE‑lee‑uh).
The words Schwester and Geschwister may seem similar, but pay attention to the sound differences:
Schwester “e” as in “bet”.
Geschwister “i” as in “in”.
Mum and Dad mein Vater und meine Mutter.
My father and my mother.
From 1949 ‑ 1990, Germany was separated into two countries: East Germany and West Germany. Even though Germany is one country today, you still might hear small differences in vocabulary depending on where you are! For example, you might hear the words Mutti and Vati! These words were used in former East Germany and are still used in this area today.
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Meine Enkelin isst einen Apfel.
Ich mag deine Eltern.
Das Mädchen hat einen Großvater.
Er hat Beziehungen.
Sie hat Beziehungen.
Die Großmutter hat einen Enkel.
Die Eltern mögen den Käse.
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Special words: Besondere Worte:
Here is a typical special English word = “Flummadiddle” = something foolish or worthless: nonsense, trash.
Wit, Wit, Wit Business examples:
Witz, Witz, Witz Geschäftsbeispiele:
“Remember in the time it takes to read this, Bill Gates has made another million dollars” Quote by Patrick Murray.
Phrase of the day: Redewendung des Tages:
“I’m bored out of my skull.”
NOTE: I, from time to time, will use this typical English phrase.
Quote of the week: Zitat der Woche:
“An excuse is really a reason stuffed with a lie.” Bill Johnson.
or
“An excuse is really a reason wrapped up in a lie.” Bill Johnson.
“The most important deliverance you will ever receive is from people! Their opinions, the hurt they caused, how they disappointed you, betrayed you, rejected you, and lied to you! Get it all out! Forgive! Let it go and move on with your life! Don’t let anyone or anything hinder your purpose.“
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