Some dialogues from US TV show

[geniusb]

Hi, the following dialogues derive from the TV
show: E.R.. Pls explain the meaning. I look up
the dictionnary but cannot understand yet. Thanks.

1.CARTER: God forbid you should listen to me and
learn something!
Learn something means what? I think the verb ,
forbid, should be followed a preposition as from,
why here it is followed a clause? Is this the
rare use of forbid?
Is the whole sentence meaning: The God doesn't
let you listen to my advice and doesn't let you
get new skills (learn sth.)?

2. DOUG: Hey Carol, what time's that big do at
you mom's?
what "that big" means to ?

3. AMANDA: Oh as you wish. But seriously Jerry,
if you find yourself in the weeds, call me. I'll
sure you get the support you need, all right?
What "in the weeds" means to ?

4.Romano: .......Anyway, so tonight's dinner is
semi-formal so any slinky black number will do
although if I may voice a personal preference
something short and off the should would be
ideal...
What's the meaning of whole sentence?
What "slinky blakc number" points to?

5.DOUG: You got some reason to keep flogging
this kid?
What "flogging this kid" means?

6. MARK: Not usually, my ex-wife she sent out
this newsletter saying how happy she is. I can't
help but see it as her way of saying "hey, look
how well I traded up."
What "traded up" means?

7. Gardener: No, no the less time I spend here
the better, no offence.
Elizabeth: None taken. So, how are you feeling?
What "no offence", "none taken" means? And
What the first sentence meaning?

8.AMANDA: Hot toddies. The sultan of the divorce
statement.
I know toddy means a kind of wine. Could you
explain this word a bit more? And what the second
sentence meaning? Sultan is what?

9. Screw you, Mike. You're a coward and a
bastard, and I hope you rot in hell.
Screw is a device. Here, it means what? I only
feel it means the speaker is angry over Mike due
to second sentence's meaning.

Thanks again.

[Francois]

1: God forbid is a set expression, meaning "let's hope God won't let it happen!". It's used ironically here.
2: She's talking about a party.
3: If you have problems / are in dire straits...
6: She made a good "trade", so to speak, in changing boyfriend/husband
7: no offence means "don't get offended", none taken means "It's ok".
9: to screw is somwhat similar to f*ck.

FRC

Originally Posted by geniusb

Hi, the following dialogues derive from the TV
show: E.R.. Pls explain the meaning. I look up
the dictionnary but cannot understand yet. Thanks.

1.CARTER: God forbid you should listen to me and
learn something!
Learn something means what? I think the verb ,
forbid, should be followed a preposition as from,
why here it is followed a clause? Is this the
rare use of forbid?
Is the whole sentence meaning: The God doesn't
let you listen to my advice and doesn't let you
get new skills (learn sth.)?

2. DOUG: Hey Carol, what time's that big do at
you mom's?
what "that big" means to ?

3. AMANDA: Oh as you wish. But seriously Jerry,
if you find yourself in the weeds, call me. I'll
sure you get the support you need, all right?
What "in the weeds" means to ?

4.Romano: .......Anyway, so tonight's dinner is
semi-formal so any slinky black number will do
although if I may voice a personal preference
something short and off the should would be
ideal...
What's the meaning of whole sentence?
What "slinky blakc number" points to?

5.DOUG: You got some reason to keep flogging
this kid?
What "flogging this kid" means?

6. MARK: Not usually, my ex-wife she sent out
this newsletter saying how happy she is. I can't
help but see it as her way of saying "hey, look
how well I traded up."
What "traded up" means?

7. Gardener: No, no the less time I spend here
the better, no offence.
Elizabeth: None taken. So, how are you feeling?
What "no offence", "none taken" means? And
What the first sentence meaning?

8.AMANDA: Hot toddies. The sultan of the divorce
statement.
I know toddy means a kind of wine. Could you
explain this word a bit more? And what the second
sentence meaning? Sultan is what?



9. Screw you, Mike. You're a coward and a
bastard, and I hope you rot in hell.
Screw is a device. Here, it means what? I only
feel it means the speaker is angry over Mike due
to second sentence's meaning.

Thanks again.

To add to Francois' reply I think #4 with "slinky black number" refers to an outfit, evening wear, etc - dictionary definition of slinky: a Graceful, sinuous, and sleek. Black number...I think it stands for an outfit, a suit or a dress.

Hot toddies...def.
A drink consisting of whiskey, brandy, or other liquor mixed with hot water, sugar, and spices.

sultan ...meaning literally a ruler of a Muslim nation, in this sentence I think it stands for someone delivering a strong and powerful divorce statement ... a statement that carries a lot of weight. Without the context this is what I am guessing it might mean.

New to the list - but the only point of uncertainty left seems to be 'flogging' - this refers to the great British tradition of beating children with the help of a belt or a cane - I'm a teacher - I should know! And I'm being ironic in case anyone is thinking of reporting me for physical abuse of a minor. It doesn't happen in British schools.
Kind regards

[Casiopea]

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[geniusb]

Thanks for your help. Very helpful! Have a nice weekend.

[Tdol]

Ahh the good old days.