All Ears English Podcast AEE 1613: Peanut Butter, Baseball, and Bowling with Lindsay and Michelle
Jul 22, 2021
Discover how to use the phrase 'you strike me as' to create deeper connections without causing offense. The hosts humorously debate their preferences for background noise while working, revealing how music impacts productivity. They delve into the nuances of social assumptions and the fun meanings of 'strike' through anecdotes from a Yankees vs. Red Sox game. The conversation wraps up with reflections on how idioms can enrich everyday dialogue, all while savoring moments involving peanut butter!
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Using "You Strike Me As"
- Use "you strike me as" to show you know someone.
- Be mindful of potential offense and avoid sensitive topics.
Meaning of "You Strike Me As"
- "You strike me as" implies an initial impression based on limited information.
- It means to appear or seem a certain way at first glance.
Lindsay's Music Preference
- Michelle correctly guessed that Lindsay doesn't like music while working.
- This illustrates "you strike me as," but highlights potential stereotyping.