英文电影宝典——Risky Business

If a person "makes it big," they have achieved a great success, often in a financial or business sense. Was our night together just a set-up? A "set up" is a plan designed to cheat or fool somebody. This is an interesting expression that can be used as a noun and a phrasal verb. Decorative planters for $70. A container to put plants in. Are you going straight home now? This means directly home, without going anywhere else first. I deal in human fulfillment. "My business is satisfying people's desires." I grossed over $8,000 in one night. The "gross" refers to the money you make before paying expenses. The "net" is the money made after paying expenses. Time of your life, huh, kid? A nice way of saying "a fantastic time."

_________________ Risky Business Possible Topics for ESL Class Discussion 2. Between Joel's father and Guido, who would you want to spend a week on a desert island with? 3. How are prostitutes viewed in the United States? What about in your country? For example, could Lana ever run for elected office in either the US or your country? 4. Are teenagers basically the same all over the world? Would Joel's party have been possible in your country? 5. How is "The American Dream" portrayed in this movie? 6. Joel's dad's attitude is "what the heck." Miles' attitude is "what the fuck": How are these approaches to life different?

责任编辑:yechenglu

 

上一篇：

下一篇：