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Eunjinny Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Drama dialogue
Could you explain the meanings of the sentences in red? Thanks...
(dialogue 1)
Boss:"What do you think, Sawyer?"
His assistant: "I think you were right about the act we signed today.
Her songs blow. Why did you sign her?"
(dialogue 2)
Skills : So six months ago, when they asked us to fix this mess,
What the hell were we thinking, saying yes?
Lucas: Well well well,l if it wasn't Skills Taylor. The new assistant head coach of the Tree Hill Ravens.
Hey, if you could afford me...
So how great is this?
Lucus Scott head coach
Local boy makes good
Lucas: local boys made good.
You are a big part of this.
Skills: I hope so.
Man, we blew this place up.
(dialogue 1)
Boss:"What do you think, Sawyer?"
His assistant: "I think you were right about the act we signed today.
Her songs blow. Why did you sign her?"
(dialogue 2)
Skills : So six months ago, when they asked us to fix this mess,
What the hell were we thinking, saying yes?
Lucas: Well well well,l if it wasn't Skills Taylor. The new assistant head coach of the Tree Hill Ravens.
Hey, if you could afford me...
So how great is this?
Lucus Scott head coach
Local boy makes good
Lucas: local boys made good.
You are a big part of this.
Skills: I hope so.
Man, we blew this place up.
Top answer
An act is a performing routine, or a group of performers, or an indivudual performer. Such an act could appear in a variety show, or in a night club, or in some kind of contest. To sign an act is to sign or confirm a contract between the performers and the management of the establishment where they are agreeing to perform.
- An act is a performing routine, or a group of performers, or an indivudual performer.
- Such an act could appear in a variety show, or in a night club, or in some kind of contest.
- To sign an act is to sign or confirm a contract between the performers and the management of the establishment where they are agreeing to perform.
- As a transitive verb, to sign an act is to "book" an act.
- Both agents and proprietors book acts, but in this case it refers to the proprietors or owners, probably of a night club, booking a singer.
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An act is a performing routine, or a group of performers, or an indivudual performer.
Such an act could appear in a variety show, or in a night club, or in some kind of contest.
To sign an act is to sign or confirm a contract between the performers and the management of the establishment where they are agreeing to perform.
As a transitive verb, to sign an act is to "boo
Such an act could appear in a variety show, or in a night club, or in some kind of contest.
To sign an act is to sign or confirm a contract between the performers and the management of the establishment where they are agreeing to perform.
As a transitive verb, to sign an act is to "boo
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1-- I think that your opinion was correct about the talent we signed a contract with today
2-- Well, if you had enough money to hire me
3-- We made a big impression here (?); we created a big success here (?).
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1-- I think that your opinion was correct about the talent we signed a contract with today
2-- Well, if you had enough money to hire me
3-- We made a big impression here (?); we created a big success here (?).
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