He’s not on his own: he’s with two very good friends. And he has his trusty flashlight to ward off any evil spirits.
* ward off: to keep away something potentially harmful
ex> THere was a large sign to ward off trespassers.
I’m serious, Bard. I’m worried sick about our little boy’s safety.
* worried sick: very worried or anxious
ex> I’m worried sick about how much the repairs will cost us.
He’s not so little any more. He can’t stay tied to your apron strings forever. It’s our duty as parents to help him become more independent.
* tied to one’s apron strings: dependent upon or controlled by one’s mother or wife
ex> Gerry can’t join us tonight because he’s tied to his wife’s apron strings.
Note> In the days before playpens and other devices, a mother would attach her child to her by her apron strings. The child could play nearby safely.
I know, but I get so wound up thinking about all the things that could happen to him.
* wound up: worried; nervous; angry; tense
ex> Doug gets all wound up when he watches the news.
ex> Steven is wound up because he thinks someone stole his coffee mug.
You know what will happen to him? He’ll come home exactly at 9, high as a kite on sugar and none the worse for wear. I guarantee it.
* high as a kite: overexcited; intoxicated
ex> I thought Bob was as high as a kite, but he was just excited about the game.
* none the worse for wear: undamaged or unaffected by use or activity
ex> She returned my laptop none the worse for wear.
@ He has his trusty flashlight. 그에게는 믿음직스런 손전등이 있다.
Reliable ~ /faithful ~ /dependable ~
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