像美国人一样说英语第11期:Bob drives a hard bargain
Can’t complain—things are going well; I’m fine 好的没话说
To crunch numbers—to perform calculations 计算，琢磨数字；
To drive a hard bargain—to be tough in negotiating an agreement; to negotiate sth in one’s favor (在交易中)拼命讨价还价，杀价；迫使对方接受苛刻条件
To get the ball rolling—to get started 开始
How’s it going—how are you? 怎么样？近来可好？
To make a living—to earn enough money to support oneself 维持生计
Now you’re talking—you’re saying the right thing 这才像话
Out of the question—impossible 不可能
We can't go out in this weather; it's out of the question.
这种天气我们不能出去。那是不可能的。
To sweeten the deal—to make an offer more attractive 给予更多好处
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take it or leave it---accept or reject an offer, usually a final one要么接受，要么放弃；要不要随你的便；不容讨价还价
To twist one’ arm—to persuade someone; to convince someone 说服
Worth one’s while—worthy of one’e effort or time 值得
