ラジオ英会話　Lesson 017 前置詞 before

Barbara: Well, well, well…if it isn’t Daiki from Hiroto Real Estate! What are you doing here?

Daiki: Barbara! So nice to see you. I’m going to meet one of my clients.

Barbara: This is a very expensive property. They must be wealthy.

Daiki: Oh, I don’t know. Anyway, I was thinking about you recently.

Barbara: Really?

Daiki: Yes, how about going for a drink sometime?

Barbara: Well, I’d love to, but I’m very busy this month. Business comes before pleasure.

Daiki: Not a problem. Whenever you’re free.

Barbara: I’ll let you know.

Excuse me, can I ask you a question?

If it isn’t Daiki from Hiroto Real Estate!

I’m going to meet one of my clients.

Business comes before pleasure.

Shibuya comes before Harajuku.

Family comes before work.

Go to the bathroom before we leave.

I’ve never met him before.

 

At the time, I had never spoken to Ken before, but before long we became friends.
He’s a kind person who puts family and friends before all else.

 

Business comes before pleasure.