You Can Say That Again Revisited

Here’s a nice old song using our most recent Idiom of the Week. As you listen, take out a pen and paper and write the words you hear that go in the blanks. When you’re finished, click on “Continue reading” to check your answers!

“You Can Say That Again”

The Four Teens

You say that I’m your baby
That you love me, that you know
And you will right to the _____1_____
Oh baby, you can say that again
And again and again and again and again

You say that I’m your baby
That your love goes all the way
And this _____2_____ will never end
Oh honey, you can say that again

Well, I’ve never been loved so much
I’ve never had such a tender touch
It’s never been quite so _____3_____
This, I know, has got to be paradise

You say that you will _____4_____ me
All your life, through thick and thin
You don’t have to, honey
But baby, you can say that again
And again and again and again

Well, I’ve never been loved so much
I’ve never had such a tender touch
It’s never been quite so _____5_____
This, I know, has got to be paradise

You say that you will _____6_____ me
All your life, through thick and thin
You don’t have to, honey
But baby, you can say that again
And again and again and again

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Idiom of the Week: You Can Say That Again

Meaning: Expressing complete agreement;”You’re one hundred percent right.”

Examples:

“It looks like you need a nap.” “You can say that again.”

“It’s really crowded on this train.” “You can say that again.”

“Springtime in New York is wonderful, isn’t it?” “You can say that again.”

Pop Quiz:

What’s the opposite of “You can say that again“?

A.  “You can’t say that again.”

B.  “I’m sorry to hear that.”

C.  “I disagree.”

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Heart of Gold Revisited

Here’s a classic song for you using last week’s Idiom of the Week. As you listen, fill in the blanks with the words you hear. When you’re finished, click on “Continue reading” to check your answers.

“Heart Of Gold”
Neil Young

I want to ___1___
I want to give
I’ve been a ___2___ for a heart of gold
It’s these expressions
I never give
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I’m getting old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I’m getting old

I’ve been to ___3___
I’ve been to Redwood
I crossed the ___4___ for a heart of gold
I’ve been in my mind,
It’s such a fine ___5___
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I’m getting old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I’m getting old

Keep me searching for a heart of gold
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
I’ve been a ___6___ for a heart of gold

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Idiom of the Week: Have A Heart of Gold

Meaning: To be a very kind, good, or generous person.

Examples:

My uncle has a heart of gold. He’s the nicest person I know.

She may seem like a mean person but she actually has a heart of gold.

We miss our grandma so much. Everyone in this town can tell you she had a heart of gold.

Pop Quiz:

What should you say if someone says you have a heart of gold?

A.  It’s okay, I feel fine.

B.  Thank you for the compliment.

C.  Shut up!

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Idiom of the Week: Shoot the Breeze

Meaning: To make small talk; to chat.

Examples:

“What are you guys talking about?” “Nothing special. Just shooting the breeze.”

She wastes a lot of time at work. She spends the first hour of the day shooting the breeze with her coworkers.

Come over to my place this weekend. We can have a couple beers and shoot the breeze!

 

Pop Quiz:

If you’re shooting the breeze, you’re probably having…

A.  A casual conversation.

B.  A very serious conversation.

C.  An argument.

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