I can’t believe we are actually in the
Octagon! Words fail me! Did you know that this place is
owned by Bono and the Edge?
* Words
fail me!: to be speechless
= be speechless; be at a loss for words;
don’t know what to say
ex> Words fail me at emotional
times like this.
I know U2! The names just didn't ring a bell. Hey, isn't that Bono over
there?
* ring
a bell: to have a vague sense of familiarity
ex> The old man’s face didn't ring
a bell, but it was her grandfather.
I’m not falling for that old trick! A
minute ago you didn’t know him from Adam
and now you’re spotting him in a crowded bar? I don’t think so.
* not
know someone from Adam: to be completely unfamiliar with someone
ex> The man called me by name and was
very friendly to me, but I didn’t know him from Adam.
No, really, I think it’s him. And he’s
heading up to the stage! People are getting really excited.
If I turn around you’re going to laugh
and say, “Made you look!” If I had a
nickel for every time I used that joke on other people…
* if
I had a nickel for every time…: a suggestion that something is a very
common occurrence for oneself
ex> If I had a nickel for every
time someone tried to sell me something over the phone, I’d be a
millionaire.
I promise not to say a word. Just slowly
turn around and try not to let your jaw
drop to the floor.
* make/let
one’s jaw drop: to shock or stun someone so much that his/her mouth hangs
open
ex> The price of the luxury
automobile made Ted’s jaw drop.
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