B: She’s jealous. I like that.
A: And, my friends say she’s very mouthy at home, telling her parents they’re wrong and giving them lip when they try to make her do anything.
B: Yes, she’s sassy and she talks back. I like a woman with spunk.
A: Wow, you’re really under her thumb. I think she cast a spell over you.
B: Hey, stop ribbing me. That’s love!
A: I’m not just teasing you, I’m worried. Her mom has a big pot belly, too. You know what they say: women grow to look like their mothers.
B: Now, I’m getting cold feet. Maybe I’ll postpone the engagement!
Exercise
1. foot the bill a. don’t listen to others’ advice and determined not
to change mind
2. wait on sb. hand and foot b. don’t change mind and very determined
3. headstrong c. don’t change your mind and very determined to do
what you want
4. put one’s foot down d. often say bad or rude things to others
5. hard-headed e. meaning rude, angry talk
6. stubborn f. answer someone rudely
7. walk on eggshells g. courage
8. mouthy h. girl doesn’t obey and very rude
9. give sb. lip i. be strongly influenced by someone that they control
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