ESL Podcast 514 - Describing Old and New Clothes
Your guess is as good as mine - a phrase that means "I don't know," showing that the other person has the same amount of information about what will happen as oneself
What's going to happen next?
I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine.
closet - an opening in a wall, usually covered with doors so that it can be closed, that is used to hold clothing, shoes, hats, and accessories
His wife's clothes fill the closet, so he has nowhere to put his own clothes.
to pick (something) out - to choose or select something from many choices
Wally is at the store, picking out a birthday present for his daughter.
wardrobe - all the clothes that one has; the collection of all of one's clothing
After Jaycee's college graduation, she had to buy a new wardrobe because she needed more professional clothes for work.
frayed - worn out and falling apart, with individual threads separating from the fabric
Many teenagers buy jeans that are already frayed at the bottom because they like the way they look.
faded - with a color that is paler (not as bright) than it used to be, usually because something has been washed and dried many times, or because it has spent too much time in the sun
The couch used to be a beautiful dark red color, but now it's faded because it has been in front of a sunny window for too many years.
rip - a tear; where a piece of fabric has opened up into two parts or pieces
This skirt has a rip at the bottom. Can you please sew it for me?
stain - a discoloration; where a piece of fabric is dirty or has a spot with a different color, but that spot cannot be removed by washing
When he spilled the red wine, it left a horrible stain on his suit jacket.
zipper - a long strip with many small pieces of metal or plastic that slide together to hold two pieces of fabric together, such as the top of one's pants or the front of one's jacket
I can't get this zipper open. How am I going to change my pants?
stuck - not able to move, often because something is not working correctly
His hand got stuck in the little hole, and he can't get it out.
presentable - acceptable and appropriate for being seen by other people; ready to be seen
I need to change my clothes before your parents come over. I'm not presentable in these dirty jeans and this old T-shirt
scuffed - with marks from being rubbed against something with a lot of pressure
The hardwood floors are scuffed where people have walked on them with their shoes.
sole - the bottom of one's foot or shoe
The soles of her feet were sore after having walked all day.
worn - used, damaged, old, and too thin
The tires on your car are really worn! You need to replace them as soon as possible.
desperate times call for desperate measures - a phrase meaning that in a difficult situation, one needs to do something that one normally wouldn't do
In a slow economy, many companies ask their employees to agree to a lower salary. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
magical - with special powers to do exciting things that would normally be impossible
King Midas had a magical ability to turn everything he touched into gold.
brand spanking new - completely or entirely new, without being old in any way
We were really surprised to come home and see a brand spanking new car in the driveway!
flawless - without any problems or damage; in perfect condition
Misty spent hours getting ready for the dance, making sure her hair and make- up were flawless.