English Conversation Practice - Cost an Arm and a Leg

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LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION
Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner

Speak with Stephen	Speak with Pete


Stephen: That is a great-looking suit! When did you get it? Pete: I just got it last week. I’ve always wanted to buy a tailor-made suit like this. And since I got the promotion, I finally had some extra money to buy one. Stephen: Well, it looks great on you. Do you mind if I ask you how much you paid for it? Pete: It cost me an arm and a leg. Stephen: Was it over a thousand? Pete: Yes, it was a little higher than a thousand. Stephen: That’s pretty expensive for a suit. It really did cost you an arm and a leg.
Key Vocabulary
1. to cost an arm and a leg: to be very expensive
• That car must have cost an arm and a leg.
• Everything in this store costs an arm and a leg.
2. I’ve always wanted to…: I have wanted to (do something) for a long time.
• I have always wanted to travel around South America.
• I have always wanted to drive a Ferrari.
3. Do you mind if…?: Is it okay if…?
• Do you mind if I take this chair?
• Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?

Cost an Arm and a Leg – Conversation Practice