- What did Chad buy?
- What would Jeremy rather wait for?
Jeremy and Chad see each other outside a store.
C: Hey, Jeremy! Look what I just bought.
J: Wow! Cool cell phone. Wait, wasn't that model just released yesterday? Buying it so quickly seems a bit hasty.
C: Not at all. I've known for a long time that I wanted it.
J: I'm surprised you didn't want to read some reviews first.
C: Why would I do that? I've had my eye on this phone for months.
J: Product reviews tell you whether the phone actually performs the way the company claims it does.
C: I've bought all of my phones from this company and have never had a problem. Besides, I'd rather be one of the first people to try out their latest model.
J: New phones are way too expensive to buy without doing some research. Not to mention I'd rather wait for the price to drop.
C: But the new technology is worth the full price. I don't want to be using something that is outdated.
J: Well, you know what they say, "Good things come to those who wait." And I'm happy to take my time with purchasing expensive items.
Language Lab
hasty adj.
done or made very quickly
- Buying a house is a big thing. Don't make a hasty decision.
- We don't want to leap to any hasty conclusions. We need to listen to each party involved in the incident.
- People tend to be hasty in judging others just by their appearance.
have an eye on something
If you have an eye for something or a good/keen/sharp eye for something, you have a special ability to recognize a particular thing or quality.
- Charlie's had his eye on this truck for quite some time.
an eye = one's eye
- Lily's had her eye on this watch for years, and she bought it right after she got her first job.
technology n.
the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems
- The new medical technology can benefit so many people who suffer from this disease.
- Israel's military technology is quite advanced compared to its many neighbors.
- New recycling technologies can turn glass into fibers of fabric.
outdated adj.
no longer useful or acceptable : not modern or current
- These outdated computers in the office will soon be replaced with new ones.
- These outdated marketing strategies no longer work.
out of date
- That suit looks out of date.
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