Suits Episode 9

The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.

• ободряющая речь

• выговор

• выступить с речью 

If I cut corners, I have something left on Saturday to go shopping with.

• wait

• save money

• work hard

It is a slap in the ____ and an insult.

• head

• face

• eyes

• hand

Answer explanation

slap in the face = дать кому-л. оплеуху; дать кому-л. пощёчину

I'll be with you in a jiff.

• after a long period of time

• very soon

The carrot and _____ approach is to do with reward and punishment, incentives and pressures.

His name has come up in the rumour ____ as a possible director for the project.

Answer explanation

the rumour mill = слухи

He cut himself _____ from the constraints of family life.

Don’t beat around the ____. Ask for your account to be paid, and paid quickly.

Answer explanation

beat around the bush = ходить вокруг да около

Don has his sights ___ on a career in law.

Answer explanation

set sights = положить глаз

He drew the short straw and had to drive everyone to the party.

• вытянул счастливый билет

• успеть по времени 

• оказаться тем, кому не повезло