The English We Speak: Cheesy

我们说的英语:俗气

Learning English Conversations

2011-12-26

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In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at new meanings of the word 'cheesy'.
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  • Hello, and welcome to the English We Speak.

  • I'm Neil and with me today is Lee.

  • Hi there, I'm Lee.

  • Today's word is cheesy.

  • Look here, Neil, I've got something cheesy for you.

  • Oh, cheese crackers.

  • Yummy.

  • Don't you like them?

  • No, I find them too cheesy.

  • As I don't eat cheese, I find the flavor a bit too strong.

  • I like cheese and I love all cheesy food, but I don't like this music you're playing.

  • It's too cheesy.

  • Too cheesy?

  • Do you mean the music is no good?

  • It's Christmas.

  • Well, it's alright for this time of year and it does go with the festive mood,

  • but generally speaking, it's too predictable.

  • It's cheap and cheerful.