Colloquial English 01-06
Jake: Did you hear about Sam’s new job?
Lena: No, what happened?
Jake: He’s moving to a tiny island to work as a diving instructor.
Lena: That’s insane! He doesn’t even like the ocean!
very stupid, crazy or dangerous; shocking or very impressive
Sam is moving to a tiny island — a small island in the ocean. He wants to work as a diving instructor — he wants to teach and train people how to go deep under the water. That’s a diving instructor’s job. Lena says it’s an insane idea (a crazy idea) because Sam doesn’t like the ocean.
Paint the town red
Jess: Exams are finally over!
Maya: Let’s go paint the town red tonight.
Jess: Yes! I need dancing, loud music and no stupid deadlines.
have a lively (happy, cheerful) time
Exams are over — yay! Maya’s suggestion (her perfect idea) is: “Let’s paint the town red!” This means going out to celebrate — usually partying, dancing, or just having fun. Jess agrees right away; she’s excited that there are no more deadlines (final dates by which work must be finished).
Wiped out Lena: How was your first day at the new job? Sam: Honestly, I’m wiped out. So much to learn. Lena: Get some rest! It was Sam’s first day at a new job, and everything felt new and challenging. There were many things to remember — names, rules, tasks — and it probably felt overwhelming (too much to handle). By the end of the day, Sam felt wiped out — so tired, both mentally and physically, that he had no energy left.
extremely tired; exhausted