PE 12/20 Hold My Purse, Please?

You want me to hold your big, bright gold purse while you disappear for what will feel like an eternity? No way.
* an eternity: a very long time
ex> As a child, the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed like an eternity.

It's not that heavy. Stop being such a girly man.
* girly man: a man who acts weak or feminine
ex> Tom is such a girly man, he can't even change the tire on his car.

Who's going to see you, or even care for that matter? I'm not asking you to wear it on your shoulder.
* for that matter:  in addition to something:; another reason or excuse for something
ex> This nuclear powered car will never break down and, for that matter, it will never run out of gas!

Real men don't carry purses, they carry wallets and briefcases and occasionally backpacks. Maybe even a fanny pack from time to time, but even that is pushing it.
* push it: to go beyond one's normal level of comfort
ex> I let you take the car out and now you want money to see a movie? Don't push it!

Thanks! And while I'm gone you can get in touch with your feminine side.
* get in touch with: to be in contact with
ex> The psychologist helped the angry man get in touch with his inner child to find the root of his problems.

PE 12/19 Hiking Camelback Mountain

How can you be such an early riser? Anyway, we're going to freeze our butts off up there.
* early riser: someone who is frequently awake before sunrise, = early bird
ex> I had a newspaper delivery route as a kid, which is why I'm still an early riser in my 30s.

Camelback Mountain is only a 407-meter rise in elevation from the base to the top, so there's no drastic change in temperature.
* drastic: extreme; sudden
ex> The politician's drastic change in opinion made me not trust his motives.

Milk and brown sugar, just the way you like it. I know you like the back of my hand.
* know ~ like the back of one's hand: to be very familiar with something or someone
= know inside out; know very well; know backwards and forwards
ex> I think I could drive home with my eyes closed because I know this route like the back of my hand.

This dry desert air in the morning is just what the doctor ordered. And this full moon is lighting up the trail as though it were a cloudy afternoon.
* just what the doctor ordered: the right thing at the right time; a remedy for an ailment or fatigue
ex> Great steak and a fine wine. Just what the doctor ordered!

You're such a ham. Okay, move a little more to the right, but not too far.
* a person who enjoys performing and receiving attention
ex> Most successful performers start out as children who are hams when anyone is watching.

PE 12/16 Getting a Haircut

Have you decided what you're going to wear for the big Christmas bash tomorrow night? I'm getting decked out in my black suit and new shoes.
* bash: a very large party
ex> The end of the year bash was such a success that Phil was already planning next year's party.
* decked out: wearing one's best clothes
ex> When the defendant was brought in front of the judge, he was decked out in a new suit and shiny black shoes.

So what do you suggest I do? Get a crew cut or a Mohawk? I think this goes well with my personality.
* go well with: to complement something /someone
ex> If you want my opinion, I don't think a tuxedo goes well with a cowboy hat.

You don't need to go to extremes. I think if you got it layered and cut away from your face a little bit it would bring out your handsome features.
* go to extremes: to overreact to sth
ex> Whenever she changes her look, she always goes to extremes to become a whole new person.
* layered: varying lengths of hair
ex> Jennifer Anniston looks best with layered hair.

Yeah, I am pretty handsome under this scruffy exterior. Maybe I should go for a new look for the new year. Maybe just a trim.
* scruffy: 꾀죄죄한, 지저분한

PE 12/13 Christmas Dinner

She really ties herself in knots during the holidays.
* tie oneself in knots: to become confused and/or anxious
ex> The politician tied himself in knots trying to come up with a reasonable answer for why he voted for the bill.

My father is really counting on us being there. He has a whole "guy's day" planned for he and I - duck hunting in the morning, watching football in the afternoon - the whole nine yards.
* the whole nine yards: everything that is possible or available
ex> The house comes with the garage, shed, barn, paddock for horses - the whole nine yards.

We really have to sort this out, and fast. I think it would break their hearts if we missed Christmas dinner.
* sort out: to find a solution to a problem
ex> The coach had to sort out who was going to be the starting pitcher before the game.

I guess our problem has solved itself. I'll let my mom know that we'll be there with bells on.
* with bells on: enthusiastically; excitedly
ex> I told my sister that I would be at her wedding with bells on.

And we should try to get back on track with our diets before then. Two turkey dinners in a row? Oh boy!
* get back on track: to redirect oneself toward one's goals or objectives
ex> After my vacation was over, it was hard to get back on track with my exercise program.

PE 12/12 Arizona Cardinals Football Game!!

You really outdid yourself this time.
* outdo oneself: to do sth better than before
ex> Jane outdid herself with this year's holiday party.

It's the least I could do after the blowout you threw for me on my 30th birthday.
* blowout: a huge party
ex> The college seniors had a big blowout to celebrate their upcoming graduation.
cf> "blow-out sale": a quick sale of merchandise at very, very low price

The Cardinals just got a touchdown! I think the Eagles have finally met their match.
* meet one's match: to come up against someone as good as oneself
ex> Sherlock Holmes met his match when he found himself up against Mariarty.

Eagles just intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown! Come on, defense! Get your head in the game!
* get/keep one's head in the game: to focus on the task at hand
ex> Listen, you only have one chance to make this shot, so get your head in the game.

Oh boy! I think I might have created a monster!
* create a monster: to turn someone into an aggressive fan of something
ex> When my little brother began imitating everything I did, my parents said that I had created a monster.

PE 12/11 Shipping Costs

I need to know how much it will set me back.
* set one back: how much it will cost someone
ex> That is an expensive looking car, Todd. How much did it set you back?

Do you have a tight deadline? - Well, I'd like the letters to be in our clients' hands within a week.
* tight deadline: a very short time to complete something
ex> The campaign to fund his movie had a very tight deadline before filming began.

Since you have about 100 letters, you could save a bundle.
* save a bundle: to spend less than expected
ex> We're having a big sale today, so if you buy your new television now, you'll save a bundle.

But they will both make it to their destination by Friday? I can't take any chances or my job may be on the line.
* on the line: in jeopardy; at risk; in danger
ex> Remember, everything is on the line today. We either get the contract or we go home empty handed.

Let's not jinx it. We might as well add insurance to the packages too.
* might as well: sth that should be done because the risk of a negative outcome is low
ex> It's only two dollars. You might as well buy one lottery ticket.

PE 12/10 Baz Luhrmann's Speech - Part 2

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts.
* reckless: careless
ex> The reckless driver lost his license after his car crashed into a school bus.

Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
* put up with: to accept someone or something
ex> You don't have to put up with your co-worker treating you like an idiot.

Don't waste your time on jealousy.
* waste one's time: to use up your time and energy on useless things.
ex> Don't wast your time on that guy. He's not good enough for you.

Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind.
* be/get behind: to be following instead of leading; be losing a race
ex> It seemed like Carl was always behind on his rent and car payment, despite having a good income.

The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself.
* in the end: at the finish; when one is nearing death
ex> In the end, most people have regrets a the end of their life.