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Man: Don't you think we should have the meeting on Tuesday?
Woman: Why what's wrong with Wednesday?
Man: Well, if you do it Wednesday then it gives us only two days to get everything ready for the presentation on Friday.
Woman: Why? Do you think you need more than two days to implement any changes.
Man: Well, I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Quiz Answers
Answer key for Question #65, Question #66, Question #67.
Man: Don't you think we should have the meeting on Tuesday?
Woman: Why what's wrong with Wednesday?
Man: Well, if you do it Wednesday then it gives us only two days to get everything ready for the presentation on Friday.
Woman: Why? Do you think you need more than two days to implement any changes.
Man: Well, I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Words & Phrases
what's wrong with: a phrase used to inquire as to why people do not want to do something.
What's wrong with this chair? No one is using it.
implement: to put something into use or effect
The company will implement a new dress code. Employees will now have to wear ties to work.
I'd rather be safe than sorry: This phrase means it is better to avoid risk and not take chances.
The country road is faster than the highway, but it might snow, and we do not want to get trapped. Take the highway. It's better to be safe than sorry.
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