Why not? I thought you’d be over the moon about a chance to make some money.
* over the moon: thrilled; very pleased
ex> Freddie was over the moon when his package arrived early.
Note> In Britain, this phrase is linked with football (soccer for Americans). If the team had lost, the speaker was “as sick as a parrot” (in a state of deep depression, not physically ill). If the team had won, he was over the moon.
But they’re so little! I’d be too worried they’d fall down the stairs or something. I couldn’t stand it.
* not stand something: to be unable to tolerate or endure something
ex> Are there any types of music you simply can’t stand?
Oh, Toby. It would only be for a few hours. I’m sure you could tough it out.
* tough it out: to endure difficulties; show strength during hardship
And if one of them keels over on your watch, just bury him or her in the yard.
* on one’s watch: during a time when one is in a position of responsibility
ex> The kids behaved very well on my watch.
Bob! Honestly! Whatever possessed you to say such a horrible thing?
* Whatever possessed you to…? : Why did you…?!? (said for emphasis)
ex> Whatever possessed you to wash red and white clothes together?
Sorry, you two. I didn’t mean to make light of such a serious discussion.
* make light of something: to treat something serious as if it was unimportant or humorous
ex> He tried to make light of the flat tire, saying he needed a break from driving.
@ And if one of them keels over, just bury him or her in the yard. 만약 그들 중 한명이 쓰러지면, 그냥 마당에 묻어.
croaks, /kicks the bucket, /gives up the ghost,
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