Not Going to the Cinema
Want to go to the movies tonight? I’m really in the mood for comedy. They’re showing two old Charlie Chaplin films, the funniest ever!
See It, or Not!
Walking downwards from the top through a continuous spiral promenade, the visitors of the observation tower experience all of the building’s programs in a constant motion, enjoying dynamic 360 degree views.
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As the Rim Fire menaces Yosemite, tree experts expect the big trees to survive. Full-grown sequoias are adapted to survive even the hottest wildfires. They have fibrous, fire-resistant bark that can grow up to two feet thick.
find something dumb
I find them dumb
Um... no, not especially. Ultramodern 'works of art' don't make much sense to me. Usually, I find them dumb.
non-stop flight
non-stop flight
I only have a week off so I'm going to book a non-stop flight to Paris. Better to spend a little more money and not spend the time changing planes.
block something out
block it out
I hardly notice the sound outside any more. I've learned to block it out and focus on other things. Closing the windows helps of course!
in the doghouse
in the doghouse
No, I'm not sick. I'm having a very bad day. I'm in the doghouse with my mom because I didn't clean up my room.
don't give a rat's ass
don't give a rat's ass
You know, I really don't give a rat's ass if we go to the zoo or not. I think zoos are lousy jails for animals.
farmer
farmer
My family has been farming for hundreds of years! It's very hard work. I'm not sure I want to be a farmer.
growl
growling
Well my stomach's been growling for the last hour. I’m not a pig like you (haha) but sure, I’m up for trying that new place.
cash cow
cash cow
Oh, you thought we were staying at the fancy new hotel? They have the highest reputation but also the highest prices! Sorry, I'm not your cash cow.
sunburn
sunburn
Hey, let's not worry about getting a sunburn. How about we just hang out and talk?.
sunburn
sunburn
Hey, let's not worry about getting a sunburn. How about we just hang out and talk?.
sick as a dog
sick as a dog
Are you sick? You do not look well.
firestorm
firestorm
I know I need to play the game and be politic for my reputation. I'll be nice and not turn this into a firestorm of emotions.
travel light
travel light
I like traveling light. Not having much to carry makes it easy to change hotels or cities as I want.
light sleeper
light sleeper
Oh, I'm really sorry. I thought you were a heavy sleeper not a light sleeper. But also, don't you typically get up for work around now?
take one's order
take our order
Not yet, first let's get our main dishes. Have you all decided what you want? Our waitress is here to take our order.
grab a bite
grab a bite
So let's not eat at the movie theater. We can grab a bite at the cheap diner down the street. OK?
in the dog house
in the dog house
Nah, I'm not sick. I'm having a very bad day. I had to sleep on the couch last night because I'm in the dog house with Chris.
officer
officer
I get lost. I do not find out the way.
road sign
road sign
Road signs need to be noticeable and clear for everybody.
don't give a rat's ass
don't give a rat's ass
You act like you don't give rat's ass. Do you care about me or not?
get through to someone
get through to someone
No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get through my highschool friend to not invest in that property. People get so stubborn sometimes!
feel funny
So do you feel okay about saying you're not busy? Hmmm, interesting, it actually feels funny like oh, shouldn't I be doing something? Does it make me sound lazy?
kittenfishing
Hey not so fast, first I need to get my profile online. Will you check it out? I've exaggerated a bit but certainly don't want to be blamed for kittenfishing!
r-bomb
r-bombing
Sure, that's bad. It also feels awful when someone reads your texts and doesn't reply. Right, r-bombing. Also not nice!
leave someone hanging
leave someone hanging
Yeah, it really isn't polite to leave someone hanging. I know it can be hard to say "you're not for me" but that's much better than saying nothing at all!
horse around
horsing around
I know, Lindsey. I was just horsing around, not really giving advice. We had a great time laughing and taking selfies with her big stomach.
loaded
loaded
A lot of the protesters were loaded and the police came to warn them that they had to march peacefully and not act drunk.
nothing
On Saturday I had nothing for breakfast. I slept in!
grab a bite
grab a bite
So let's not eat at the movie theater. We can grab a bite at the cheap diner down the street. OK?
pick up
Yeah, and owners have the advantage -- too many people looking with not enough flats on the market. I sure hope rental availability will pick up soon.
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