* sweet: very appealing (informal)
ex> Hugh just bought himself a sweet motorcycle.
ex> I’ve been offered a sweet incentive to move to that company I told you about.
* wrist candy: jewelry, watches, bracelets, etc. worn on the wrist for decoration
ex> Neville bought his wife some wrist candy for their anniversary.
* what I wouldn’t give to/for something: I would give almost anything to do/have something
ex> What I wouldn’t give to meet that singer in person!
* too rich for one’s blood: to expensive for one
ex> Jill says that the Italian restaurant is too rich for her blood.
ex> It’s a nice apartment, but it’s a little too rich for our blood, thanks.
* get at: to imply; suggest indirectly
ex> I know what he’s getting at: he wants to borrow my car.
* food for thought: something worth thinking about
ex> Your point about our carbon footprint is food for thought.
Note> This phrase, transferring the idea of digestion from the stomach to mulling something over in the mid, dates from the late 1800.
@ I feel you. 무슨 말인지 알아.
I hear you. /I’m with you. /I understand you.
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