Where do you want to go for dinner tonight, honey? I'm kind of in the mood for Chinese food.
* in the mood for: to feel like having or doing sth.
ex> I don't know if I'm in the mood for an action movie tonight. I think a romantic comedy would be better.
ex> I feel like having Italian tonight.
Why do you always do that? Can't you take a stand and make a decision for once in our relationship?
* take a stand: to firmly state an opinion and not back down from it
ex> There are a few things that I will take a stand for, but animal rights is definitely one of them.
Not some wimpy guy who can't put his foot down from time to time.
* put one's foot down: to make a decision and stick to it; not allow sb to do sth
ex> When it comes to my teenage daughter's boyfriend spending the night at our house, I have to put my foot down.
cf> We're going to be late unless you put your foot down.
"to drive faster or to press down harder on the accelerator pedal of your car"
I'm not sure I'll ever get the hang of this.
* get the hang of: to learn how to do sth
ex> It takes years of practice to really get the hang of jazz piano.
= You'll get the drift soon.
= You'll get the idea soon.
= You'll catch on soon.
I'll whip you into shape. Let's talk about it over dinner at Chez Francis.
* whip someone/something into shape: to quickly improve sth or sb
ex> I know the house is a little old and worn out, but with some paint and cleaning supplies we could whip it into shape in no time.
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