[ 英語發燒句 ] Part-13

69. "一五一十告訴我吧" 

A. I'm not sure you really want to know what Shirley said about you.
B. Just lay it on the line. I can take it.

Note. 類似說法: Tell me like it is ; Just give me the facts ; Spit it out. 

70. "見仁見智" 

A. Do you think lowering the rate of exchange will help the economy?
B. It's a matter of debate. It can benefit the IT industries, but it seems to be bad news for import trade. The policy cuts both ways.

Note. 類似說法: It's a matter of opinion ; It's open to debate; It's debatable. 

71. "不要沒事找碴" 

A. A few people at work want to demand better working hours from the boss.
B. Don't rock the boat! You could lose your job if you join up with them.

Note. 類似說法: Don't cause/make trouble ; Don't make waves! ; Don't stir things up 

72. "我又不是三歲小孩" 

A. Remember to be skeptical when you are talking to the car salesman.
B. Don't worry. I wasn't born yesterday.

Note. 類似說法: I'm not naive.