Question

Complete the sentences in the dialogue with the suitable expressions in the box below. Make any changes, if necessary:

all in; in the process; be dead beat; kid oneself; be good enough for; put on; get... better; stay long; have a rest; sweat off; have... on.

Weight Problem

Felix: Did you have a good game, Gerry?

Gerry: Splendid, but I now. I’ve got to sit down and .

Felix: How long have you been playing?

Gerry: Only about 40 minutes, but I’m .

Felix: That’s what I like about squash. You get more exercise in half an Hour than you get in two hours from

any other sport, and you enjoy yourself . Of course I don’t play myself now…

Gerry: I must be losing weight. I’ve played three times this week and I reckon I’ve a couple of pounds each time.

Felix: Yes, but how many beers do you have after the game? I always find I’m so thirsty after playing golf that

I’ve got to drink two or three pints — and then I all the weight I lost during the round.

Gerry: I suppose you’re right. My waistline isn’t any . I’m only really.

Felix: Who did you play with?

Gerry: That chap Ted Sykes. And I managed to beat him for the first time.

Felix: Did you? You must be improving. ‘They say he the club second team.

Gerry: Do they? Perhaps there’s a chance for me then. another beer me. You haven’t got

to go yet, have you?

Felix: Well, I can’t. We’re having dinner with some friends tonight, and Gertie will be wild if I’m

late. Still, there’s no need to rush; I’ll have one more.

Gerry: Good!