Awfully steep

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Awfully steep

Post by Stevenloan » Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:00 pm

A guy asks a lawyer about his fees.

“I charge $50 for three questions,” the lawyer says.

“That’s awfully steep, isn’t it?” the guy asks.

“Yes, I suppose so,” the lawyer replies. “Now what’s your final question?”

- Hi everybody! Is it also perfectly natural to say "That's way too expensive, isn't it?" rather than "That's awfully steep, isn't it?" in this case?

Your answers will be greatly appreciated.

StevenLoan
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Re: Awfully steep

Post by Bobinwales » Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:41 pm

You most certainly can Steven.
I'm just a bit puzzled about the second question. What is it?

EDIT . . .My thanks to Erik who has answered my question in the post below this.
I feel a bit ashamed of myself for missing something so obvious!
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Signature: All those years gone to waist!
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Re: Awfully steep

Post by Erik_Kowal » Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:19 pm

1. What are your fees?

2. That’s awfully steep, isn’t it?

3.
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Re: Awfully steep

Post by Stevenloan » Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:00 pm

Bob and Erik : Thank you both very much for your answers.

StevenLoan
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