We don't usually loan money to people who have unresolved business
with the IRS.
B
That's a misunderstanding. I hired the wrong guy to do my books. A
mistake, .... anybody could make it. I just need you guys to help me
weather the storm.
A
We've both made mistakes. Let's not hate each other, Mary. We
weathered the storm this far. We're still friends, aren't we ?
** If someone or
something weathers the storm, they successfully deal with a very
difficult problem **
In the next few days we will see if the
ambassador can weather the political storm
caused by his remarks.