越说越地道英语2-12

73. It's not the case

W: You offended one of our most important clients.

M: Listen to me. It's not the case.

W: Sorry, but you are fired.

M: I'd like to buy a white shirt.

W: Do you think this one looks nice?

M: What I want is not the case.

74. How's business lately?

W: How's business lately?

M: Still the same. Not so good and not so bad, either.

W: Well, there is economic depression.

M: It seemed you made a lot of money lately, didn't you?

W: No, I lost a lot of money. How's your business lately?

M: I am no better than you.