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2014년 12월 2일 화요일

PE 11/28 Mixing All the Colors

No sweat! I did a load and hung it to dry outside.
* no sweat: it is not a problem to do
ex> Hey, it’s no sweat picking you up at the airport. What are friends for?

You also have to take into consideration the type of material. Some fabrics need to be washed in cold, some in warm. Some also need to be washed on the “delicate” setting.
* take into consideration: to add in another factor when making a decision
= take into account; keep in mind; consider
ex> Remember to take into consideration the age of the wine when you drink it.

That’s pretty fuzzy logic, Ed! Remember, when in doubt, read the care labels on the clothes or sheets. Otherwise, we’ll just have a pile of grayish-pink laundry!
* fuzzy logic: thinking based on false premises
ex> When something is neither true nor false, you need to use fuzzy logic to make a decision.
Note> “Fuzzy” means difficult to perceive clearly or understand and explain precisely, indistinct or vague.
* when in doubt: if you aren't sure of what to do
ex> My father always used to say, “When in doubt, walk away.”

I’ll walk you through it when we change the sheets on the bed tomorrow.
* walk someone through: to guide someone step by step through a process
ex> Let me walk you through what took place here, starting with when the bank robbers came in.


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