Ted goes out for the evening
Ted leaves to go visit his girlfriend Amber. Ted's mother Susan says she does not really like Amber.
She wishes him a good time anyway.
Ted: See you later, Mom!
Susan: Where are you going, Ted?
Ted: I told Amber I'd drop by.
Susan: What are you two going to do?
Ted: I Maybe go to the movies or to a party. Our plans are still up in the air.
Susan: Why don't you invite her over here?
Ted: I don't want to hang around here. Dad is really down in the dumps.
Susan: Is Amber the girl with nose ring and the purple hair?
Ted: Yeah. I am crazy about her!
Susan: Don't take this in the wrong way, but she's not exactly my cup of tea.
Ted: Take it easy, Mom. We're not about to get married. We just enjoy hanging out together.
Susan: I guess there's no accounting for the taste. Have a good time.
Ted: Don't worry. We'll have a blast!
Susan: (under her breath) That's what I'm afraid of!
IDIOMS
(to be) crazy about -- to like very much;
cup of tea -- the type of person or thing that one generally likes;
(to be) down in the dumps -- to feel sad; to be depressed;
(to) drop by -- to pay a short, often unannounced visit;
(to) hang around -- to spend time idly; to linger;
(to) hang out -- to spend time (often doing nothing);
(to) have a blast -- to enjoy oneself very much;
(to) take something the wrong way -- to take offense;
there's no accounting for taste -- it's impossible to explain individual likes and dislikes;
under one's breath -- quietly; in a whisper;
(to be) up in the air -- not yet determined; uncertain;
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