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Everyday Expressions

Call a taxi for me, thanks.

My friends call me VV.

I'll call him at about five o'clock.

Alice called me for help.

Jack called at three.

A lady called while you were out this afternoon.

生活用语 Street Talks

What were you doing when I called you?

I'll call as soon as I can.

I'll call at her house later this afternoon.

Michael called Victor Wang back from America.

This task calls for a lot of time.

We're going to call in a specialist.

If you like her, call her up and talk to her.

Mozart is what is called a genius.

A: I'm dead tired --- let's call it a day.

B: What a great idea.

Excuse me. I've got to answer the call of nature.(上洗手间的委婉用法)

I was called on the carpet for screwing up the business.

David is the boss and calls the shots.

Our doctor is on call 24 hours a day. Call us whenever you need help.

Michael took his cold feet and called off his own wedding.

Due to the injuries, the coach had to call on the second team.

谚语 Proverbs

He who pays the Piper calls the tune. 谁出钱,谁点戏;谁出钱,谁有权。