Học tiếng Anh - Daily conversation

tomboy123 06-08-2009, 10:10

1. Daylight robbery !!!

Mr. Quah: How much is this pair of jeans ?
Salesgirl: It's only $80.
Mr. Quah: What ! That's daylight robbery !
Salesgirl:No, sir, that's actually very cheap for a pair of Leevi's.
Mr. Quah:Not when you have to foot the bill equivalent to three pairs ! Keep in mind, when you have three teenage sons, they'll demand a new pair every so often !

Explanation :

Daylight robbery - a situation in which you are charged a lot too much for something: Ăn cướp giữa ban ngày

2. I'm in the dark !!!

Zainal: Why is there such a jam today ?
Osman: I'm in the dark as well.
Zainal: Try moving closer so I can get a better look.
Osman :Oh no ! Look, a car has turned turtle.
Zainal :Can you make out if anyone's injured.
Osman: No, there are too many people there.

Explanation :

In the dark - to not know about something that other people know about: Không thấy rõ

Example : I was in the dark about their plans.

3. I could eat a horse !!!

Tom: Ah ! Finally, we can see some houses.
Nick: Yeah, after the long walk, I am dying for a glass of iced lemon tea.
Min: Me too.
Tom: I want something to eat. I could eat a horse.
Nick: Look, fast food !
Min: Let's make a beeline for it. I'm famished.
Tom: Come on, let's go.

Explanation :

I could eat a horse - used to say that you are extremely hungry


Example : I've had nothing but a sandwich all day - I could eat a horse.

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