On a Bus

A: Does this bus go to the station?

В: No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.

A: Can you tell me where to get off?

В: It's the next stop but one.

***

– Am I OK for St Mary's Church?

– No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there.

– How much further is it?

– It's quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time.

***

Do you go to the seafront?

– No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church.

– Have we got much further to go?

– It's the next stop.

***

– Is this the right bus for the Town Hall?

– No, you should have caught a 12. Jump out at the bridge and get one there.

– Could you tell me when we to get there?

– It's three stops after this one.

Taking a Taxi

A: The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 11.10.

В: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.

В: You're just in time. £6.30, please.

A: Thanks a lot. Here’s £7. You can keep the change.

***

– Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past?

– We should be OK if the lights are with us.

– You've still got five minutes to spare. £6.40, please.

***

Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30.

^–I think we can make it¹ if we get a move on².

– Here we are, sir. £6.35, please.

– Many thanks. Let's call it £7.

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¹make it: get there in time.

²get a move on: hurry.

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