Well, it sounds like you’re making a lot
of sacrifices to climb the corporate
ladder.
* climb
the corporate ladder: to rise in the ranks in a company
ex> My father spent his life trying
to climb the corporate ladder, only to retire as a mid-level executive.
Yeah, but tonight, I’m going to let my hair down. I really need to re-learn how to relax.
* let
one’s hair down: to allow oneself to have a good time
= let loose; enjoy myself; have a good
time
ex> Don’t be so boring! Let your
hair down a little and have fun!
ex> After a difficult three weeks,
the project team let their hair down and celebrated their success.
Why don’t we get some food? I made some
crab puffs that are just divine, if I do
say so myself.
* if
I do say so myself: a way of giving oneself credit or to make a mild boast
ex> It takes more than a good camera
to take good pictures, if I do say so myself.
Crab puffs? Lead me to them! But I must
warn you – there may not be any left in about 15 minutes. You've discovered my kryptonite!
* kryptonite:
one’s greatest weakness in terms of vices or desires
ex> Although she had a strong will,
chocolate was her kryptonite.
Whatever
happened to “go into another room and call me to
get me away from him”? You’re too funny.
* Whatever
happened to…?: Why are you doing or saying the opposite of what you said
earlier?
ex> Whatever happened to your
favorite saying, “Live and let live”?
ex> Whatever happened to “I’m
going to save one-third of my salary this year?”
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