Karl: Hey, Mike. Heard M.J.'s having a sleepover. I thought I'd hit you up for an invitation.
Mike: Aren't you a little old for sleepovers?
Karl: Cards on the table. I need your help. Evan's one of the only boys in class who wasn't invited, and he's really upset.
Mike: Okay, cards on the table. M.J. says Evan's a bully, and he doesn't want him at his sleepover.
Karl: Well, what if I promise Evan will be on his best behavior?
Mike: I'm sorry. It's out of my hands. M.J. finalized his guest list.
Karl: Well, I think if you check that list again, you'll notice Evan's name's on there.
Mike: I'm M.J.'s dad, not his bouncer. But...Thanks.
Lynette: Hey, honey. How's your day going?
Tom: Very exciting, just got back from the grocery store. It is double coupon day, sort of like the Oscars and the super bowl all rolled into one.
Lynette: Did you remember to get my, um...my special deodorant?
Tom: I sure did. Milady's armpits will be aluminum-free. How is your day?
Lynette: I'm totallyslammed, which is why I'm calling. It looks like I'm gonna be here late tonight, and by "late," I mean past midnight.
Tom: Wait. W-what about our pact?
Lynette: We'll... double up tomorrow.
Tom: Lynette, I have been looking forward to this all day.
Lynette: I know, and I'm really sorry. Listen, I gotta go. I will call you later. I love you. Bye. Tom. What are you doing here? Is everything all right?
Tom: Everything's fine.
Lynette: Well, then what are you doing...Here? Oh, no. Are you crazy? Tom: Crazy about you, baby.
Lynette: But I have so much to do, and I'm not gonna be done till 2 A.M. Possibly 3. Whoo!
Tom: Come on. This is important. Remember what the book said? Every night, no matter what.
Lynette: No, this is a really bad time for me. Well, you did buy me that deodorant. Ooh! Mmm.
Operator: Lynette, I have Carlos on line two.
Lynette: Uh, tell him I'll call right back.
Operator: He says it's really important.
Lynette: Hello?
Carlos: Hey, Lynette. I'm over here at Capital Consultants, and the guys have a question. I need you to pull up their account.
Lynette: I'm kind of busy!
Carlos: Well, the ad has to be at the printer's by noon, so yeah, now. Lynette?
妙語佳句，活學活用
1. sleepover：孩子到別的小朋友家過夜。影片中Karl對Mike說：“聽說M.J.在邀請別人來家里過夜。”來看例句： The girls are having a sleepover ! 這些女生要辦過夜派對呢! Lily's dad was a party pooper at her sleepover . 在莉莉家過夜時，他的爸爸真掃興.
2. hit up for：請求(某人)給以(某物), 向(某人)討(某物)。Karl為Evan爭取sleepover的機會，對Mike說：“我想我請求你的邀請。”
來看例句： We hit him up for a loan. 我們向他請求貸款。
3.Cards on the table：攤牌。面對故意佯裝不解的Mike，Karl說：“攤牌吧，我需要你的幫忙。”
I wish that you would put your cards on the table. 我希望你干脆把話挑明。
You should be frank with us and put your cards on the table. 你應該對我們以誠相待，把你的意圖公開出來。
4. out of one’s hands: 不取決于某人。Mike十分明確的回絕了Karl：“對不起，我做不了主， M.J.的客人名單已經寫好了。” I'm afraid the matter is out of my hands. 此事已非我力所能及。 This office is out of my hands, You have to be onto Mr. Bill. 這個辦公室已不再由我負責。你得(打電話)與比爾先生聯系。
5. double coupon ：A particular store or certain manufacturers will double the face value of regular coupons for a limited time, on a particular day of the week, or throughout the duration of a special sale. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-double-coupons.htm
