Ted goes out for the evening -- Story (5)

Ted goes out for the evening

Ted leaves to go visit his girlfriend Amber. Ted's mother Susan says she does not 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: I 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 nose ring and the purple hair?

Ted: Yeah. I am crazy about her!

Susan: Don't take this in the wrong way, but she's not exactly my cup of tea.

Ted: Take it easy, Mom. We're not about to get married. We just enjoy hanging out together.

Susan: I guess there's no accounting for the taste. Have a good time.

Ted: Don't worry. We'll 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 -- to enjoy oneself very much;

(to) take something the wrong way -- to take offense;

there's no accounting for taste -- it's impossible to explain individual likes and dislikes;

under one's breath -- quietly; in a whisper;

(to be) up in the air -- not yet determined; uncertain;