I figure
we can live a little while Mom is
out painting
the town red with her girlfriends. What kind of soda would you like,
Caroline?
* live a little: to do enjoyable things;
be carefree
ex> He’d enjoy his retirement more if
he’d just live a little.
ex> We like to live a little when we travel.
ex> My roommate was out painting the town red last night.
I’m sure she wouldn’t want us to take it personally. She just needs a change of scenery sometimes.
* take it personally: to feel that one
is the cause or target of another’s actions; be offended
ex> There are some criticisms in your
review, but please don’t take it
personally.
* change of scenery: different
surroundings; a change in one’s routine or situation
ex> After two months of doing inventory,
the team needed a change of scenery.
It’s okay as a treat every now and then, but this isn’t
exactly healthy eating. Maybe I should go make some carrot sticks…
* every now and then: occasionally
ex> My roommate Rachel gets grumpy every now and then.
Well, we don’t have to turn in just yet – it’s Friday! Let’s
start the movie again.
* turn in: to go to bed
ex> They prepared for their morning
departure, then turned in early.
[하1]To “paint
the town red” often means to celebrate flamboyantly and publicly,
especially to go on a wild spree, usually involving multiple bars, restaurants
and clubs.
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