This evening we went out to dinner. On our way home, my husband and I were talking. All of a sudden in mid conversation, The Mexican says, "You know how I roll..."
My eyes got really big and I looked at him all crazy. I was in a little bit of shock. Where in the world did he pick that up? I felt a strong urge to laugh, but didn't! He said it perfectly.
We continued talking. I was letting loose and venting up a storm. I proceeded sharing my thoughts about work politics etc. Once again The Mexican surprised me by nodding his head and saying, "True dat.."
This time I couldn't help my self and let out a small giggle. Who has he been talking to? Is he picking this up from the guys at work?
Once home, my hubby was showing me a website he's been working on. I was complimenting him on how awesome it looked and what a great concept it was. To which his reply was, "It's a bomb!" I couldn't help myself. I busted out laughing. I almost fell out of my chair and onto the floor. He was looking at me like 'what?". I blurted out, "You mean,... It's the bomb!"
I needed that laugh! I'm sure I'd be providing him with the same humor if we were in Mexico and I was repeating slang I had heard. He was due for a Mexican-ism!
Tara, jijjiji, I can totally relate. I mess sayings up all the time. For example, until somebody corrected me, I used to say something was a "mute point," instead of a "moot point." Or that someone was a "splitting image," instead of "spitting image." WTH! I love learning these nuances of our language and then smacking myself on the forehead and saying, "Duh!" Love it, amiga. : p
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure I've messed up some too.... (hahaha, but quiet! Mi mexicano thinks I'm an expert when it comes to the English language.) He does crack me up though. I think he enjoys providing me with a laugh. I wish I could remember some of the things I've totally butchered from the Spanish language. I may have to start a list. Cuidate amiga!