Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 4
Nicole tells her mother Susan about her successful presentation at school. Her bother Ted overhears and interrupts the conversation.
Susan: How was your day at school today, Nicole? Nicole: It was great, mom. I gave a presentation on Hillary Clinton in government class. Afterwards, my teacher paid me a compliment. Susan: What did she say? Nicole: She said my presentation was head and shoulders above the others. Susan: Way to go! Nicole: She also said I should go into politics, just like Hillary. Ted: You are so gung ho about school. It drives me crazy. Nicole: Ted, don't butt in! You're just jealous. Ted: Right, you hit the nail on the head. I'm green with envy. Nicole: Would you just shut up? You're on thin ice with me right now. Ted: Oh no! Look at me. I'm shaking on my shoes!
Idioms, (to) butt in (slang) – to interrupt; to interfere (to)drive one crazy – to annoy someone very much (to) go into – to enter profession Green with envy – desiring another’s advantages or things Gung ho – very enthusiastic ; very excited ( about something ) Head and shoulders above – far superior to (to) hit the nail on the head – to be right (to be) on thin ice ( with someone) – to be in a dangerous (to) pay (someone) a compliment – to give someone a compliment; to offer someone an admiring comment (to) shake in one’s shoes – to tremble with fear; to be afraid Shut up – be quiet; stop speaking Way to go! – Good work!
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