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You had me at cross country trip, but then train? So long

ola33

ola33

Japan

Hi, in the same lesson Train, in the dialogue, Marni says to Amanda “You had me at cross country trip, but then train? So long! ” Does it mean she went already with Amanda to cross -country trip but not by train and it takes a long.


Thank you!

03:40 AM Jan 19 2014 |

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CharmYou

CharmYou

Ireland

I had asked the same question.


http://www.englishbaby.com/forum/Super/thread/564583-what-does-have-mean


“You had me at” is an expression that means, “You got my attention; I’m interested in what you’re saying.” Marni uses the past tense because Amanda’s first sentence got her attention. She was interested in what Amanda had to say from the words “cross country trip.”



Best,



Amy

08:19 AM Jan 19 2014 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

Thanks, CharmYou.

01:24 PM Jan 19 2014 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

In addition, “so long” means “no way.” As soon as Amanda mentioned “trains,” Marni was not interested.


Best,


Amy

10:55 PM Jan 20 2014 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

 That kind of indirect meaning coming from the “so time consuming”?

11:19 PM Jan 20 2014 |

britdam007

britdam007

India

Doesn’t so long also mean bye-bye?



Best regards,


Abhishek

03:30 AM Jan 21 2014 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Yes, “so long” can also be used when a person is leaving (like “Goodbye”).


There is no indirect meaning from the length of the trip. 


Best,


Amy

05:28 AM Jan 23 2014 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

Amy, I googled the meaning “so long”, it doesn’t say it means “No way”.


It must be an indirect meaning from the length of the trip. I don’t understand.


thanks

04:47 PM Jan 23 2014 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

If it helps you to understand, you can think of the definition as “goodbye.” Marni is saying “goodbye” to the idea of a train trip with Amanda.


Best,


Amy

10:54 PM Jan 24 2014 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

I see, Amy. Thank you.

03:58 AM Jan 25 2014 |