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!Mira que luna! Look at that moon! Resources for learning English

!Mira que luna! Look at that moon! Resources for learning English
Fernando Olivera: El rapto.- TEXT FROM THE NOVEL The goldfinch by Donna Tartt (...) One night we were in San Antonio, and I was having a bit of a melt-down, wanting my own room, you know, my dog, my own bed, and Daddy lifted me up on the fairgrounds and told me to look at the moon. When "you feel homesick", he said, just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever you go". So after he died, and I had to go to Aunt Bess -I mean, even now, in the city, when I see a full moon, it's like he's telling me not to look back or feel sad about things, that home is wherever I am. She kissed me on the nose. Or where you are, puppy. The center of my earth is you". The goldfinch Donna Tartt 4441 English edition

Monday, January 2, 2012

In deep water


Picture source: toonsup.com
Meaning: If you're in deep water, you're in some sort of trouble or in a difficult situation.
For example:
  • The company's in deep water now that the tax inspectors have decided to check over the accounts.
  • Many families are in deep water because of the mortgage crisis, and some might even lose their homes.
Origin: Probably metaphorical, and related to the fact that deep water can be very dangerous, especially if someone can't swim.

Quick Quiz:
I heard that John's in deep water and
  1. he might go to jail
  2. he might buy a new boat
  3. he might be getting married
Source: www.englishclub.com

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