[BBC] Funky Phrasals - Health

[BBC] Funky Phrasals - Health

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VICKI:Hey Matt, are you feeling ok? I don’t think you’re looking too well today. Are you okay?

MATT:Am I okay? No, not really. I’ve got a temperature, a headache, a sore throat….I think I’m going down with something.

VICKI:Oh dear…I’d say you’re going down with the flu!

VICKI:So poor Matt is not very well.

MATT:Yes, I think I’m going down with the flu. But I’ve got to fight it off Vicki! We’ve got a programme to do.

VICKI:What a professional, trying not to let yourself get ill, trying to fight it off.

MATT:The show must go on!

VICKI:I’ve got some pain killers in my bag somewhere…Here…

MATT:Oh. Thanks, that should bring my temperature down.

VICKI:Yes, hopefully it’ll reduce your temperature.

VICKI:And here’s some water.

MATT:Thanks. Cold water will cool me down too.

VICKI:Yes, if you’re feeling hot and unwell, drinking water will stop you being so hot.

MATT:(drinks) Argh. That hurts my throat!

VICKI:Hmm you’re a difficult patient! Why don’t you go and have a bit of a lie down?

(MUSIC)

VICKI:So, Matt, how are you feeling now.

MATT:Oh…I’m feeling much better thanks! I think I’m getting over it all.

VICKI:Well that’s a relief.

 

Funky Phrasals

• to go down with something

• to fight something off

• to bring something down

• to cool down

• to get over

Practice : I think I'm going down with the flu.