victorycountry  +  136507 Mon, 12 Sep 05 03:06 AM Hi, In the followin conversation, there are some phrase that I couldn't undersatnd.   Laurie: This was a very good meeting, Liz. Elizabeth: I'm happy that we've finally cleared up some problems. Laurie: I think we have.  Is there anything else to discuss? Elizabeth: No, that's all, I guess. Laurie: Then, let's call it a day, shall we? Elizabeth: All right.  See you later, Alligator. Laurie: After a while, Crocodile.          1) Let's call it a day => I think it means "Let have a day off", but I can only guesss here        2) alligator and crocodile, => they are the same meaning...but why do they call each other with the animal name?        3) after a while => I think it means "see you later" Am I right? Thanks in advance.   victorycountry Joined on Sat, Oct 16 2004 Full Member 313 Conversations

	Clive  +  136513 Mon, 12 Sep 05 04:10 AM Hi, 1) Let's call it a day => I think it means "Let have a day off", but I can only guesss here No. It's a common expression that means 'We have done enough work for today, we have completed our day.'        2) alligator and crocodile, => they are the same meaning...but why do they call each other with the animal name? It's a casual, humorous way for friends to say good-bye to each other. It was originally made popular years ago in a silly song, which included the words: See you later, alligator 'See you later' rhymnes with 'alligator'. In a while, crocodile 'In a while ' rhymnes with 'crocodile'. I think the writer chose these two reptiles mainly because of the rhymning, but also because they are so similar that you could kind of imagine them having a conversation. It's just a silly song.        3) after a while => I think it means "see you later" Yes. The phrase in the song is 'In a while', same meaning. See you later, alligator! Clive   Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,612 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Conversations

	CalifJim  +  136515 Mon, 12 Sep 05 04:13 AM "call it a day":  stop work on whatever task is in progress, say "That's enough for now", "Let's not do any more at this time". The rhyming ways of taking leave were popular among young people 40 to 50 years ago.  Hardly anyone uses these formulas anymore.  "alligator" rhymes with "later"; "crocodile" with "while".  The rhyme is more important than any possible meaning.  Another such formula is "Don't get hot, coffee pot".  I don't recommend using these old-fashioned ways of saying "Goodbye". CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,399 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	Clive  +  912087 Mon, 21 Sep 09 10:13 PM Hi, well about let's call it a day ...there are other expressions with same meaning = let's turn it for the night...i think we should pick it up from the morning   Not worded exactly right.  Let's pack it up / turn it in for the night    I think we should pick it up in the morning   Best wishes, Clive Clive Expressions