《Lesson 153 Anger》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 153: Anger August 29, 2008 SHOW NOTES Calm down now! Bob and Rob discuss the topic of anger this week. PHRASAL VERBS IDIOMS “to go off” 1) To explode in the literal sense e.g.: The bomb could go off any second. 2) To become angry at someone or something e.g.: My boss went off at me yesterday when I was late again. 3) To begin or start, which is often used with alarms or warning sirens e.g.: The fire alarm accidentally went off. 4) It can mean a machine that stops e.g.: My old VCR is broken, it keeps going off without me even touching it, so I cant watch any movies. 5) To leave or to wander away e.g.: I dont know exactly where John and Mary are, they just went off somewhere together. EXTRA: 6) “to go off” can also refer to certain foods or drinks that are no longer good enough to eat because they have become too old or rotten e.g.: I wouldnt touch that milk if I were you, I think its gone off. IDIOM: 1) “all the rage” to be at the height of fashion or to be very popular in fashion e.g.: Back in the 70s, long hair and perms (curly hair), were all the rage. BONUS IDIOM: goofy This means odd looking or strange e.g.: When I see old photos of myself in flares, I think I look goofy. Note: in snowboarding terminology, goofy means to ride your board the opposite way to that which is natural to you. GRAMMAR BLUES We discuss the importance of echo questions in this segment. Understand? Understand?  These are used when you havent understood what has been said, or, when you want to make sure that what you heard was in fact correct. In other words, it is a useful way for the listener to clarify or confirm what the speaker has said. They may also be used when you find some news surprising. Look at these examples: A: Bush lost his job. B: Bush lost his job? Really? A: Im voting for Schwarzenegger. B: Youre voting for who? A: She paid $200,000 for that car. B: She paid how much? / How much did she pay?