Sit Around Collecting Dust – Conversation Practice

Pete: Is that a rowing machine?

Devin: Yes. I bought it about a year ago. I had planned to exercise with it every day after work. I thought it would be better than going to the gym.

Pete: Do you use it a lot?

Devin: Honestly, I have only used it once since I bought it. It just sits around collecting dust.

Pete: Why don’t you sell it?

Devin: I don’t know who to sell it to. Who wants a rowing machine?

Pete: I’ll take it for 50 bucks.

Devin: Done. Do you think you’re actually going to use it?

Pete: I’m going to put it in my basement and use it whenever it rains and I can’t go running.

1. to sit around collecting dust: to not be used for a long time

  • I never use my tablet. It only sits around collecting dust.

  • I never use the coffeemaker. It just sits around collecting dust.

2. a rowing machine: an exercise machine in which one mimics the act of rowing a boat

  • I usually use a rowing machine when I work out at the gym.

  • I hate using the rowing machine.

3. I’ll take it.: I’ll buy it.

  • A) This watch is $2,000.
B) I’ll take it.

  • A) I’ll sell you the car for $10,000.
B) I’ll take it.