Finn: | Welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Finn. |
Feifei: | I'm Feifei. |
Finn: | We've just had a fantastic meal. |
Feifei: | So full. How much did we eat? |
Finn: | Well, we started with a big pot of chicken soup, then some lovely Vietnamese fried spring rolls, a plate of gorgeous Polish dumplings, oh, and a huge steak, then half a pizza, some roast potatoes ... |
Feifei: | Ooh, Finn stop ... |
Finn: | ... fish pie, ooh and some sushi, that was nice ... mmm and ice-cream ... |
Feifei: | Don't mention all that food! I'm so, so full. I'm exhausted. I need to sleep! (yawning) |
Finn: | Really? I'm full of beans! |
Feifei: | Beans? That's the one thing we didn't eat! |
Finn: | Oh yes, we didn't. Yes, well what I meant wasI'm full of energy. Full of beans is an expression meaning full of energy and enthusiasm. Isn't that right Feifei? Feifei? Hello? |
Feifei: | (snoring) |
Finn: | Well I think she's fallen asleep. While she rests, I'll play some examples ... |