The Office - I Need More Time(0042)

A:

So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?

B:

Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.

A:

You've had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?

B:

Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...

A:

I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!

B:

I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn't include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to redo the pictures.

A:

I'm not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!

Key Vocabulary

press kit

common noun, singular

group of photos, documents, articles, and information about a company given to reporters, newspapers, magazines, etc.

I've been meaning to

verb

intend, plan to do something

extension

common noun, singular

make a deadline longer, extra time to do something

deadline

common noun, singular

the date when something must be finished

finalize

verb

finish, decide on all the details

delay

verb

late

run into

phrase

meet or encounter

beyond someone's control

phrase

not able to control something

put (something) off

verb

plan to do something later

Supplementary Vocabulary

due

Adjective

the date when something must be finished or happen

verb

not do something now that should be done; do something later procrastinate

behind

Adjective

late with a project or things you have to do

hold up

phrase

delay or slow something

tight deadline

phrase

a deadline that is really difficult to meet