Jeremy: Hello.
Miranda: Hi, it’s me. I can’t make it home fordinner
tonight. I’m working overtime.
Jeremy: Again? That’s the third time this week.
Ican’t believe your boss is making you do this.
Miranda: Don’t get mad, but I actually told him that
Ididn’t mind. I
knowI’ve been working long hours, but I don’t want to turn down the work. You know that
I’mgetting paid time and a half, and we need the money.
Jeremy: I know we do, but we’re getting
by.What happened to a
40-hourworkweek? You’ve been working at least 60. It’s not worth it
for youto work your fingers to the bone no matter how strapped we
are.
What
happenedto
~はどうしたのだ。
strapped
無一文の
Miranda: I know. I know. It’s just that
moralearound this place is pretty low and I’m just trying to do my
part. Justdon’t gripe.
Okay?
morale【名】(反対・苦難に直面しての)やる気、気力、元気、士気、勤労意欲
Do my part自分の役割をこなす
Gripe 不満を言う
Jeremy: I’m not griping. I’m just worried about
you.You come home after a long day, and you’re overworked
andemotionally drained. That’s not fair to the kids.
Miranda: You’re right, but could we talk about it
thisweekend? I’ve really got to go. I promise we’ll work it all
outthen.
work it
allout
すべてをうまくやってのける
Jeremy: Okay, but what time are you coming
hometonight?
Miranda: I’m not sure, but I’ll try to make it
homein time to tuck the kids in.
tuck the
childrenin:
寝かす。
Jeremy: All right. I’ll see you then.
Miranda: Bye.