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In this episode we are going to talk about how to get clothes altered in English.

We're going to listen to a conversation between a woman who wants to get some clothes altered and a tailor.

 

Hi there. How's your day going?

> Not bad, thanks. How are you?

I'm good. What can I do for you today?

> I just got a bunch of hand-me-downs from my sister, but the problem is they're a bit big for me. 

> So I'm looking to get a couple of adjustments done.

Yeah, sure. No problem.

> Okay, so first I need these pants hemmed. They're a bit long. 

> I've already marked where I want the hem to end, though.

Okay, great.

> Okay, I'd also like you to take in the waist of this dress. 

> I mean, I love the fabric, but when I wear it I look frumpy. I'd like it to be a bit more fitted.

That's no problem. Would you like to put it on so I can take a measurement? The changing room's just over there.

> Oh, that's okay. I already measured it at home. I need it to be taken in by 4 centimeters.

Perfect. Okay, well, let's see. I should be able to get these done in just a couple days.

If you could write your name down and your phone number, too, just right here.

I'll give you a call when they're ready.

> Sounds good. Thank you so much.

 

• alter  ˈɔːltə   (옷을) 고치다 /   변하다, 달라지다, 바꾸다, 고치다   bunch  bʌntʃ   다발, 송이, 묶음

• hand-me-down   물림 옷, 기성복, 헌 옷(reach-me-down)  /  만들어 놓은, 기성복의, 헌 옷의, 싼 옷의, 독창성 없는

• be looking to to something  ~할 길을 찾고 [모색하고] 있다

• hem hem   (옷 등의) 단 /  단을 만들다[올리다]  frumpy  frʌ́mpi   유행에 안 맞는 옷