Explaining the Idiom
A:
What's eating you?B: What do you mean? I'm fine.
A: No, you aren't. Come on, whatever it is,
get it off your chest.B: Well...see that woman over there? Her name is Elizabeth. I've been trying to find a
way to meet her for months, and now,here she is. But I don't
have the guts to walk over there.
A: Come on, Bill, this is your chance.Just
give it a shot. What do you have to lose?
B: She
wouldn't be caught dead with me.
A: Why do you say that?
B: Oh, let's just
skip it, OK? I don't why I even told you.
A: How do you know her, anyway?
B: We work in the same building.
A: Well, I think you should just
bite the bullet, go over there, and start a
conversation.
B: Maybe later.
A: Why
put it off? Who knows? You two might
hit if off.B:
That'll be the day.
A: Why are you so negative all of a sudden? I've never seen you like this.
B: Maybe you are right. I should just
take the initiative and walk over there.
A:
Now you're talking. Just introduce yourself and start talking about the
party or
mention that you've seen her at work. She's
bound to recognize you, too.
B: Well, maybe. Oh... you're probably right. If I
pass up this chance, I'll never forgive
myself. Well, here I go. Wish me luck!
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