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EnglishPod 42 - Elementary - I need more time

EnglishPod 42 - Elementary - I need more time Conversation A:  So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit? B:  Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline. A:  You've had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed? B:  Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems... A:  I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time! B:  I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn't include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to redo the pictures. A:  I'm not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP! Key Vocabulary Press kit (common noun, singular): Group of photos, documents, articles, and information about a company given to reporters, newspapers, magazines, etc. I've been meaning to (verb): Intend, plan to do something Extension (common noun, singular): Make a deadline longer, extra time to do something Deadline (common noun, singular): The date when something must be finished Finalize (verb): Finish, decide on all the details Delay (verb): Late Run into (phrase): Meet or encounter Beyond someone's control (phrase): Not able to control something Put (something) off (verb): Plan to do something later Supplementary Vocabulary Due (Adjective): The date when something must be finished or happen (verb): Not do something now that should be done; do something later procrastinate Behind (Adjective): Late with a project or things you have to do Hold up (phrase): Delay or slow something Tight deadline (phrase): A deadline that is really difficult to meet