An Englishman is at home with his girlfriend. (E=Englishman; G=girlfriend) G: Have you gone mad? Why are you roaring your head off like a lion? E: Rrrrr...ah! G: Hey, have you gone off your rocket or what? Cut that out! E: I'm letting off steam. The guy on TV said it's good for me. G: Oh, really? Meowww! Meowww! E: Hey, what are you doing? G: The girl on the radio said meowing like a cat helps to cure indigestion. E: Come on, that's absurd. You can't believe everything people say, you know. G: Look who's talking! E: Uh...OK, wise guy. You win.
let off = release That busy businessman let off steam by playing tennis three times a week. 散发多余精力 be mad at 对...愤怒 be mad about 对...疯狂 go off one's rocket = go crazy cut it out = stop it spirits let up = stop groceries 杂货 doubtful on the radio 不说:in the radio(在内部,里面) on TV 不说:on the TV The pot is calling the caddle. 半斤八两 for good = forever adv.
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