You should think twice before you climb something so scared to the native
people. And anyway, it’s called Uluru by the Pitjantjatjara.
* think twice: to consider something
carefully before doing it.
ex> Before you quit your job, you
should really think twice.
Do you really want to chance it? The guides will tell you
that there is a curse on anyone who takes rocks from Uluru. Lots of them try to
mail the rocks back to end their misfortune!
* chance it: to take a risk in spite of
the danger
ex> Although the stock was very
risky, Tom chanced it and made a large profit.
Sometimes I like to throw caution to the wind. Here’s a nice little pebble. Can you
hold this for me until I come back from my climb?
* throw caution to the wind: to do
something that is very dangerous
ex> Although a storm was on the way,
we threw caution to the wind and went for a hike.
I’m not going to take the rap from the creator gods for something you did.
* take the rap: to accept the blame for
something
ex> take the rap: to accept the blame
for something
ex> If you don’t tell us who was with
you, you’ll take the rap for the robbery by yourself.
Have
it your way. Let’s meet back here in an hour, okay?
* have/give it one’s way: do what you
want, even though I disagree
ex> We have plenty of room for you,
but have it your way if you really want to stay at a hotel.
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