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Bobby The Boss
You don’t want to get on the wrong side of Bobby The Boss. He’s got a reputation for being impatient and unforgiving.
Last week he screamed at his secretary Janet, for forgetting to put sugar in his coffee.
Yes, Bobby The Boss is a real piece of work.
Naturally, Janet was upset and worried about keeping her job. She had a lot of financial responsibilities, such as her house and car.
Janet mulled things over back at home. How could she keep her job? How could she get Bobby The Boss to relax?
In the end, the solution was obvious. Every morning, Janet puts a sleeping pill in Bobby’s coffee. It certainly makes him a lot calmer.
Further examples:
That’s Leila, she’s just been released from prison. Trust me, you don’t want to get on the wrong side of her!
I bet it was Carl who stole your car radio, he’s a real piece of work.
Don’t decide immediately, go home and mull it over. You can give me your answer tomorrow.