I’ve read that back in the day there used to be literally hundreds of these covered bridges in Vermont, and throughout all of New England, but the style went by the wayside when they began to make bridges out of steel.
* back in the day: long ago in one’s past
ex> Back in the day, we used to build backyard forts from old blankets and lumber.
Note> This is a time in one’s life that’s looked back upon with great fondness. It usually invokes a memory of a particularly memorable or traumatic incident.
* go by the wayside: to be discarded due to being obsolete
ex> Neighborhood shopping has gone by the wayside in many areas.
ex> When do you think gasoline-powered cars will go by the wayside?
I don’t know why I’m so chatty today! I’ve been going on and on since this carriage ride began, and you’ve been so quiet! A penny for your thoughts, Walter.
* go on and on: to speak or write with needless or boring repetition
ex> The speaker went on and on about the new parking regulations.
* A penny for your thoughts. : I’d like to know what you’re thinking.
ex> You’ve been staring out the window. A penny for your thoughts.
Note> You usually say this to someone who looks like he’s deep in thought. Although a penny may not be worth much today, it was once a considerable sum. So you’re figuratively willing to pay a lot of money to know what the other person is thinking.
* jump at the chance: to eagerly seize an opportunity
ex> Kathy jumped at the chance to join the choirs trip to Europe.
* in cahoots with: working secretly with
ex> One of the guards was in cahoots with the escaped prisoners.
@ I’m just a little preoccupied with something. 머릿속이 다른 생각으로 가득 차 있어.
distracted by ~ /engaged with ~ /lost in thought with ~
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