Listen And Learn 101 American English Idioms - Section 09 | Текст песни

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91-Money Talks (money can influence people)

-We've been waiting for three months to get delivery on our car, and people who put in their order after us have already gotten theirs.

-Well, money talks. Why don't you try giving the dealer a little sometihing extra to move things along?

-I know full well that money has the power to influence people, but I refuseto pay extra for a service that is owed to me as a client.

-If you want to have your car maybe you'd better reconsider.

92-Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (do not agitate a potential source of trouble)

-You'd better not say anything to the owner of the building about painting your apartment. If I were you I'd let sleeping dog lie. The last time you asked him to do some repairs, he raised your rent.

-You're telling me not to make trouble if I don't have to, but I'm going to risk making him angry, since I can no longer stand to look at the paint peeling off the walls.

93-Shape Up or Ship Out (behave properly or leave!)

Al had been constantly reprimanded for being negligent on the job. Finally, in desperation his supervisors exclaimed, "Shape up or spip out!" Al admitted that he had not been taking his work seriously and realized that he should be more conscientious about his job or he wold be discharged.

94-If the Shoe Fits, Wear It (admit the truth)

-Joe feels rather badly because he's always being critized for his sloppy personal appearance.

-With reason. "If the shoe fits, wear it," I alwaysy say.

-Still, I can't help feeling sorry for the guy. I know that what people say about him is true, and that he should admit it. He doesn't seem to want to improve his appearance. Evidently, he himself can't see anything wrong with the way he looks.

95-Diffrent Strokes For Diffrent Folks (everyone has different interest and tastes)

-It's hard to understand how Millie and Ron ever got together. She has always gone in for sailing and he can't stand to be on water. He enjoys the opera and she likes jazz.

-You know what they say: "Diffrent strokes for diffrent folks!"

-You don't have to tell me that everyone has diffrent interest and tastes. I still can't figure out what attracted them to each other in the first place.

-Haven't you heard that opposites attract?

96-Bark Worse Than One's Bite (not as bad-temepered as one appears)

On occasion Mr. Hopkins speaks harshly to his students, especially when they fail to complete their homework assignment. Nevertheless, they all know that his bark is worse that bite. He threatens to keep them after school and to inform their parents, but he's not really as bad-tempered as he appears.

97-Eyes Are Bigger Than One's Stomach (take more food than one can eat)

-Chris, why don't you finish eating that third helping of dessert?

-I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach when I said I wanted more.

-I'm not surprised. The same thing happens to me. Sometimes, when I'm really hungry, I'll take more food than I can possibly eat.

98-Put One's money Where One's Mouth Is (follow through with a stated intention)

-You've been promising to take us to Disneyland for the past two years. Since the kids are free, how about putting your money where your mouth is?

-You don't have to remind me. I have every intention of doing exactly what I said I'd do. But you yourself know that in the past we have been unable to go because of other financial obligations. Things have eased up and it looks like we'll be able to go this year.

99-The Early Bird Catches The Worm (arriving early gives one an advantage)

-Marc, the lines for the rock festival are going to be miles long! If you expect to get tickets for you and Marika, remember that old saying, "The early bird catches the worm."