Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 5
Ted leaves to go visit his girl friend Amber. Ted mother Susan says she doesn’t really like Amber. She wishes him a good time anyway. Ted: See you later, mom. Susan: Where are you going, Ted? Ted: I told Amber I’d drop by. Susan: What are you two going to do? Ted: Maybe go to the movies or to a party. Our plans are still up in the air. Susan: Why don’t you invite her over here? Ted: I don’t want to hang around here. Dad is really down in the dumps. Susan: Is Amber the girl with the nose ring and the purple hair? Ted: Yeah, I am crazy about her. Susan: Don’t take this the wrong way. But she is not exactly my cup of tea. Ted: Take it easy, mom. We are not about to get married. We just enjoy hanging out together. Susan: I guess there is no accounting for taste. Have a good time. Ted: Don’t worry. We will have a blast! Susan: (under her breath) That’s what I’m afraid of!
Idioms, (to be) crazy about – to like very much Cup of tea – the type of person or thing that one generally likes (to be) down in the dumps – to feel sad; to be depressed (to) drop by – to pay a short; often unannounced visit (to) hang around – to spend time idly; to linger (to) hang out – to spend time ( often doing nothing) (to) have a blast (slang) – to enjoy oneself very much (to) have a good time – to enjoy oneself Take it easy – relax ; don’t worry (to) take something the wrong way – to take offense Note: This expression is often used in the negative form:”Don’t take this wrong way, But …” There’s no accounting for taste – it’s impossible to explain Under one’s breath – quietly; in a whisper (to be) up in the air – not yet determined ; uncertain
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