This place rocks = this place cool/nice?

[thedaffodils]

Context:

Lisa Simpson made some new friends. And Lisa took her new friends to beach. Here's the snippet of their dialogue.

Erin: Hey, this place rocks! What'd you say your name was?

Lisa: Didn't. It's Lisa.

Erin: I'm Erin.

Questions:

This place rocks = this place cool/nice? Can I use it if I refer to something or someone cool? For example, you rocks. Is it right usage?

Thanks!

[English-coach]

You are correct! This place rocks = this pace is cool/nice.

If you use it to describe a person...make sure to remove the s, unless it is in the third person.

You rock, I rock, she rocks, he rocks, they rock, we rock

It is a great expression and very common. For example, this forum ROCKS!!

Have a good one!
Diana Tower
LEARN ENGLISH BY USING IT: ANSWERS & MOTIVATION FOR ANY ENGLISH LEARNER

[thedaffodils]

Hi again, Ms. Tower! You rock!

Thank you very much for your help.

Have a good one there too.

[English-coach]

Aww...thanks. Great use of those expressions. I love "have a good one"...it is a great "good-bye". My dad always says that to people. :)