Ordering & choosing B1–B2
Working through the menu and picking a dish.
Looking at the menu
wide choice — many optionsA: Where do you want to eat tonight?
B: Let's go to the new food court—they have a wide choice of dishes.
go for — choose or try to getA: Which job are you going to apply for?
B: I think I'll go for the marketing position.
Weighing it up
reasonable price — fair priceA: How much did you pay for your new phone?
B: It was a reasonable price—about $200.
give in to — yield to temptationA: I thought you were on a diet?
B: I was, but I gave in to temptation when I saw the cake.
Looking at the menu
Jo: Wow, there's such a wide choice here — I can't decide.
Sam: I know. The set menu looks good, though.
Jo: And it's a really reasonable price.
Sam: Then I'll go for that — sorted.
Tempted by dessert
Waiter: Can I tempt either of you with dessert?
Jo: Oh, I really shouldn't…
Sam: Go on, it's a special occasion!
Jo: Fine — I'll give in to the chocolate cake!