I’m
not sure there’s anything we can do. We can’t just ask them to leave. That
would be rude. We invited them here, after
all.
* after all: most importantly; despite
indications to the contrary
ex>
Let’s not pressure her. After all, she’s only a child.
Maybe
if we offered them one for the road
they’d get the hint.
* one for the road: a final drink, song,
story, etc. before departing
ex>
Stan wanted to order one more beer for the road, but I convinced
him not to.
Hmm.
I see what you mean. I guess more drastic measures might be the order of the day.
* the order of the day: what is
appropriate for the present moment
ex>
The teacher decided that a trip to the playground would be the order of the
day.
Here’s
an idea: why don’t I just put my ugliest pajamas on? I bet they’d all be gone
in a New York minute.
* New York minute: a very short amount of
time; a moment
= in
a flash; in a heartbeat; in an instant
ex>
Once the alarm went off, the building was empty in a New York minute.
I
wouldn't want Janice McKay to get the wrong idea. She’s been making eyes at you all night.
* make eyes: to attempt to make eye
contact with amorous intent
ex>
Is it my imagination, or is that guy at the next table making eyes at
you?
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