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   Theo Okay. I'm calling the client now right after my nap.
2. 0:05
   Hana So a brave call after a nap?
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   Tutor Casual and quick.
4. 0:15
   State and Main No, Jack. It's time to rip the Band Aid off.
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   Tutor Brave and firm.
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   Creator It's time to bite the bullet.
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   Tutor Serious, owning the blame.
8. 0:36
   A Matter of Faith Face the music, mister Whitaker.
9. 0:41
   Theo Fine. I'll bite the bullet and call him now.
10. 0:46
    Hana Great. He's been on hold for ten minutes.

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1. Question 1

   Your friend has avoided calling an angry customer all day. What can you say?

   A It's time to bite the bullet. B Here goes nothing. C It's a piece of cake.
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2. Question 2

   Someone broke a rule at work and must now meet the boss. Which line fits best?

   A Let's just get it over with. B Face the music. C Rip the Band Aid off.
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3. Question 3

   What does "rip the Band Aid off" mean?

   A Do the painful part fast B Fix a small injury C Wait until the pain stops
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4. Question 4

   Which line is nervous and a little funny, said just before you try something?

   A I'll own up to it. B No more excuses. C Here goes nothing.
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5. Question 5

   In the Short, why does Theo say "I'll bite the bullet and call him now"?

   A He wants to take a nap first B He stops delaying a call he didn't want to make C He is happy to talk to the client
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