meaning of phrases

[Sania]

hi everybody
please help me out to define these phrases that I have heard in a film:
1.your only excuse is some candy-ass hallmark card sentiment?
(Is it a proverb?)
2.one of lifes legitimately sublime experiences its so utterly complete.
3.where exactly can we use tese words and for who(men or women?)?
Buddy,Guys,Dudes
4.you set your sight just a little too high this time.(proverb or not?)
5.you play it out.

thanks alot
Have a super day
Sania

[vodkaphix]

Hi Sania
These phrases are ALL American phrases, where as I am English and from England. There are slight variations as i am sure your aware of with American and English words and Phrases e.g Trunk (Amer) Boot (Eng) - meaning the rear storage area for your baggage etc in a car or automobile, again variants with American and English. About 95% of the language is the same though, so don't worry too much.
None of the phrases you ask about are proverbs - they are idioms or just slang phrases. Take a look at this website to get a better idea of American and English idioms. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/
You can also research different words in American and English to define their meanings, just 'Google' them.
Hope this helps!
Vodkaphix

[Sania]

Thanks a bunch my dear teacher.

[PureGuava]

1.your only excuse is some candy-ass hallmark card sentiment?
(Is it a proverb?)
2.one of lifes legitimately sublime experiences its so utterly complete.
3.where exactly can we use tese words and for who(men or women?)?
Buddy,Guys,Dudes
4.you set your sight just a little too high this time.(proverb or not?)
5.you play it out.

1. You're excuse, and it's insulting that it is your ONLY "best reason", is insulting, as it is very generic and tries to appeal to my emotions.

2. One of life's actual joyful experiences is in every way complete. (This is some what hard to do, as it was probably used in some context.)

3. Buddy - Informal; male friend. "Hey buddy, how's it going?"
Guys - Informal; group of male friends. "Hey guys, what's up?"
Dudes - Informal; Out of date - I wouldn't use this word. I'd use "guys", instead.

While these aren't exclusive to males, I haven't (and wouldn't) use for women.

4. Your expectations fell short, because you hoped for something that was unlikely to happen/to achieve. Guy to another guy: "I realize you talked to the model and want to date her, but she makes $500,000 a year and can get any guy she wants. I think you set your sights just a little too high (this time)."

5. See/follow it through by doing what you naturally and normally would do. Coach: "I know we are losing this football game, but it is only half-time so we need to keep trying and play it out."

[Sania]

Daer Peanut and Pureguava:
thanks a lot for your replies
they were really so helpful for me and surley for the others. Pureguava said:

Dudes - Informal; Out of date - I wouldn't use this word. I'd use "guys", instead.

I dont know you have seen LOST series or not.because Hurley(an actor) used DUDES alot.(told it to the other men that were with him)
ex:dudes chill.

Anyway:
thanks a lot for thousand times

[YourUSApal]

RE: question 1
Candy-ass means babyish, or childish. Immature. It is an insult.
Hallmark card sentiment: Hallmark is a popular brand of greeting cards. A Hallmark card sentiment would be a trite and insincere or at least unimaginative and unoriginal expression of a feeling. The phrase in its entirety means that instead of giving a heartfelt, deep and honest explanation, the person being addressed has provided only a superficial, impersonal excuse. The person speaking feels trivialized, as if he is not being taken seriously.

[Tukanja]

3. Buddy - Informal; male friend. "Hey buddy, how's it going?"
Guys - Informal; group of male friends. "Hey guys, what's up?"
Dudes - Informal; Out of date - I wouldn't use this word. I'd use "guys", instead.

While these aren't exclusive to males, I haven't (and wouldn't) use for women.

Is it possible to say "boys" instead of "guys".
What is Boyce? a name?

Thanks

[BenitaCarls]

Yes boys can be used informally instead of guys to address a group of males.

Boyce is probably just a name ...

[alawton]

"your only excuse is some candy-ass hallmark card sentiment". I love this! it sounds like my ex girl friend said it.... I believe the word "weak" could replace "candy-ass", but the original sounds so much better.


Andrew Lawton
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