Not enough room to swing a cat

没有足够的空间来摇摆猫

Learning English Conversations

2014-05-12

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It's hard to find the right place to live. Here's an expression about space.
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  • This is flat number five.

  • Lee, I'm happy you came along to help me find a nice place to live.

  • Renting a new place is a big step, Finn.

  • This one looks good.

  • Look here.

  • Big windows, lots of light coming in.

  • Isn't it nice?

  • Yeah, it's good.

  • But it's been painted recently.

  • Look, the wooden floor is lovely.

  • Yeah, you're right, it is lovely.

  • But, Lee, there's not enough room to swing a cat.

  • A cat?

  • Are you sure?

  • No problem.

  • I saw one outside.

  • I'll be back in a minute.

  • Lee, what is this?

  • It's a cat, Finn.