ESL Podcast 186 - Dating a Younger Man-Woman
just now - shortly before now, before this moment
I received your email just now, and I wanted to reply while I am still at the computer.
used to - in the past, but not now
I used to play the piano when I was younger, but I don't anymore.
the scoop - news; information that other's don't know yet
What's the scoop on the new teacher they hired?
type - sort of personality or person
She is the quiet type, so she didn't say much at the party.
nowadays - these days; currently
Nowadays, people don't watch video cassettes very much in the U.S.
to rob the cradle - (slang) an expression used to describe a romantic relationship between an older person and a younger person; emphasis on the younger person's age
His new girlfriend just graduated from high school! That's definitely robbing the cradle.
May-December romances - (slang) an expression used to describe a relationship between an older person and a younger person; emphasis on the older person's age
People usually have strong opinions on May-December romances because of the age difference.
to have things in common - to have similar interests, hobbies, or beliefs between two people
My husband and I have many things in common. We like the same kinds of music and movies.
age difference - the number of years between one person's age and another person's age
The age difference between my mother and father is only four years.
to approve of - to agree with something, usually by someone older or someone in a position of power or rule
I don't approve of my best friend dating my younger sister.
hypocrite - someone who says one thing and does the opposite
Cindy gets angry if I'm late meeting her, but she's never gets to class on time. What a hypocrite!
to be divorced - to have legally ended a marriage
My parents divorced when I was very young and I don't remember them ever being married.
step-mother - a woman who becomes a mother by marriage to a man who already has children
Our new step-mother is trying very hard to get us to like her.
don't mind saying - it does not bother me to say
I don't mind saying that I'm not looking forward to taking this business trip with Jim. He isn't very reliable.
double standard - a rule that applies to one group or person, but not another; often used when talking about men and women
It's a double standard that women are judged much more by their looks than men.
you may be right, but... - to say someone may be correct, but that their opinion is not the only one possible or is not one that you agree with
You may be right about today's weather, but I'll take an umbrella with me in case it rains.