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Hello, I'm Abigail and I'm with Rob and we're doing some shoe shopping.
Oh, yes.
I'm looking for some new trainers.
Well, we're not really supposed to be looking for your trainers, Rob.
We're here because we have an amusing phrase which our listeners might like to learn.
Oh, well, I know that, but while we're here, I can look at trainers.
Well, I suppose you can look at some trainers, but let's not forget why we're here, Rob, Why we're here.
Oh.
Oh, yes, of course.
Look, that lady has really funny hair.
Rob, you're being very childish today.
But that's useful because I can use our phrase for today.
Act your age, not your shoe size.
Act your age, not your shoe size.
It's a good phrase.
How shall we explain it?
I think you've explained it beautifully already through everything you've said and done, Rob.
But here are some more clues to what it means.
I was really upset.