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Hello everyone,Would you please tell me the meaning of these sentences?And if they are common or not? 1)He is a goody goody. 2)Drag your feet on. 3)Take advantage and have an advantage. 4)Don`t turn a hair. 5)Local derby. 6)Take the Mickey. 7)Pipe dream. 8)As pleased as Punch. Thanks in advance, |
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| 1)He is a goody goody.- a person who behaves extremely well in order to please others, oftentimes used sarcastically for someone smug and self - righteous. Same as "goody two-shoes" expression. 2)Drag your feet on.- procrastinate, take your sweet time to do something, no rush there. 3)Take advantage - to put to good use ( I took advantage of the two for one coupons at Burger King and took out my brother for lunch), it also means to exloit: "they always take advantage of his good nature when they need something". have advantage - you have something going in your favor, you are in better position: "I have an advantage over Joe when we golf together. I golf a lot more than he does" ( = I am in better situation because I have more experience and practice). 4)Don`t turn a hair.- don't know...? Dictionary says "turn a hair,not" become upset, remain calm. I am not used to hearing this one, though. 5)Local derby- derby is a horse race.Again, this phrase is not popular here. Dictionary explains it's a match between two major sports teams that are significant and well known in a particular local area. 6)Take the Mickey - mickey is slang for a small bottle of alcohol that fits in a pocket. This one is very common in Canada. 7)Pipe dream -unrealistic dream, vain hope. 8)As pleased as Punch- elated, happy. |
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| Thank you so much my dear teacher. |
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| take the mickey/mick (out of someone) to laugh at someone and make them seem silly, by copying their behaviour or tricking them in an amusing or unkind way: A group of other boys were taking the mickey out of him. She's always taking the mick - she's got no respect for the managers at all. (from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary) |
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