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2015년 4월 11일 토요일

PE 4/9 Traditional Icelandic Cuisine

That sounds like an acquired taste. What else is there?
* acquired taste: something that can only become appealing after repeated exposure
ex> Blue cheese is so strong that many people feel it’s an acquired taste.
Note> Here’s a brief list of foods that require an acquired taste: durian, natto, blue cheese, vegemite, and even kimchi (for foreigners, of course)

Not on your life. I wouldn't touch them. I've never even tried most of the traditional dishes. You can only wash them down with brennevin, which is like a potent herbal schnapps. It’ll knock your socks off.
* not on your life: under no circumstances
= absolutely not!; No way Jose!; Are you kidding me?
ex> You want me to touch a tarantula? Not on your life!
* knock one’s socks off: to overwhelm or amaze someone
ex> That last singer in the competition really knocked the judges’ socks off.
ex> That chili sauce is so hot it’ll knock your socks off!

I think I’ll take my chances with the tuna salad. It seems like a safe bet.
* take one’s chances: to be willing to take a risk on something
ex> I know this subject so well that I’ll take my chances on the exam.


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