I can't believe you made me drive all the way from Fairbanks to the middle of the boonies for a bunch of farm animals.
* the boonies: a place that is very remote and far away from other people
= boondocks
Don't keep me in suspense. Is it a dancing goat? A talking chicken?
* keep sb in suspense: to suggest that you know there is a surprise, but you can't guess what it is
ex> Did you get the promotion or not? Don't keep us all in suspense.
Cast your eyes over there. What do you see?
* cast one's eyes: to look at sth specific and special
ex> Cast your eyes toward the west and you'll see the most amazing sunset.
No, silly, they're the real McCoy.
* the real McCoy: an authentic item, not a fake.
= the real deal, the genuine article, the real world
ex> Be sure that it's the real McCoy before you buy a classic bottle of wine.
Say "cheese," Mr. Crankypants!
* Mr. Crankypants: a playful nickname for someone who is in a bad mood or unnecessarily grumpy
ex> Hey! Mr. Crankpants finally decided to come out of his room and join us.
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