Why are you giving me the cold shoulder? Did I say something wrong?
* give someone the cold shoulder: to
ignore or refuse to speak to someone
ex> After Rita insulted Tom, he gave
her the cold shoulder for the rest of the day.
Someone’s at the door. Do you mind getting it? I’m still in my
pajamas.
* Do you mind…?: Would you do something
for me?
ex> Do you mind holding the
door for me? I've got a lot of bags to carry.
Whatever. <pause> Oh my gosh! You
got me three dozen roses! Dean, you didn't forget.
I’m sorry I snapped at you. You've never forgotten our anniversary yet and this
year is no different.
* snap at: to respond angrily and curtly
ex> When my mom was upset, she tended
to snap at everyone.
Thanks sweetheart. Happy 10th
anniversary. And I hope, years from now,
if I ever do forget this date you won’t jump
down my throat again!
* years from now: in the far future
ex> Years from now, I want to
be living on a farm raising chickens and goats.
* jump down someone’s throat: to get mad
at someone and say something mean
ex> You really didn't need to jump
down her throat – she was just doing her job.
ex> He has a tendency to jump down
people’s throats when they question the grades he gives.
1. Sonia always gives people the cold shoulder on Mondays.
답글삭제2. Do you mind turning down the volume on your music?
3. The security guard always snaps at me when I let the door slam behind me.
4. Years from now you are going to look back at this and laugh.
5. Don’t jump down my throat. I’m only telling you what the boss said.