Bike Tune-up
tune-up
Noun
general adjustments to make something function well
tune-up
Hello! I'd like a bike tune-up. What's included in your basic get-ready-for-summer service package?
brakes
Noun
something used to stop a wheel from turning
brakes
Well, we center and tighten the brakes. Gotta make sure you can slow down when you need to!
gears
Noun
parts that connect the pedals of a bike to the wheels to control speed
gears
We check and adjust the gears. Hey, yours aren't shifting. Have you had a hard time going up hills?
pump up
Verb
fill something with air
pump up
We check the pressure and pump up the tires. Wow, yours are looking pretty flat!
chain
Noun
metal links that transfer power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle
chain
And finally, we clean and lubricate the chain. Pedaling will be a breeze!
damage
Noun
the cost of something
damage
OK and what would the damage be? I hope it's not too expensive!
set you back
Phrase
money you have to pay
set you back
We charge by the hour. That would probably set you back $150.
atrocious
Adjective
extremely bad
atrocious
Well that's atrocious! I'm taking my business elsewhere.
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