Idioms - To try your hand at something . .. to attempt something new for the first time. To get the hang of something - to succeed with something. To give something a go - to try something. It's easy to handle - easy to use / very straightforward. Things on one's mind - things one is thinking about or occupied with. To run to something - to be able to afford something. Over the moon - very happy.
Redewendungen – To try one's hand at something - Sich an etwas versuchen – etwas Neues zum ersten Mal ausprobieren. To get the hang .. Den Dreh raus haben – etwas erfolgreich machen. To try something new -Etwas ausprobieren – etwas versuchen. Easy to handle - Es ist leicht zu handhaben – einfach zu bedienen / sehr unkomplizier.t. Things on one`s mind - Dinge, die einem durch den Kopf gehen – Dinge, über die man nachdenkt oder mit denen man beschäftigt ist. To run to something - Sich etwas leisten können – in der Lage sein, sich etwas zu kaufen. Over the moon - Überglücklich sein – sehr glücklich sein.
The Bartons - Chapter 16 - The New Tractor
I say Dave, Do you fancy trying your hand at driving the new tractor? I'm sure, you'll quickly get the hang of it.
A great idea, Dad. I`ll give it a go after lunch.
You'll find it very easy to handle, Dave, It's very easy to handle. In fact, I might even let mum have a try.
Be careful, Dad. She'll probably drive it straight into the river. And, we dont want that, do we?
I see your point, Dave. And, in any case, I don't suppose mum`s the slightest bit interested in tractors. She's got other things on her mind.
That's right, dad. I wonder how's she's getting on at the photo club.
She's really doing well, Dave. In fact, some of her pictures are really quite amazing. She showed me some last night, And, the interesting thing is, they're all black and white.
Mum has a very good eye, dad. I remeber seeing the pictures she took on holiday last year. All black and white. All very interesting.
I remeber them, too. And, just imagine, Dave. She shot them all with her mobile. Amazing what one can do with mobiles these days.
You're right dad. But, don't forget, mum's very talented.
I see what you're saying saying, Dave. And, that's just given me an idea. It's mum's birthday soon. I'm sure I could run to a very good camera. What do you say, Dave?
She'd be over the moon, dad. But, ask her before you buy one. You don't want to be getting the wrong one, do you?
Very true, Dave. I'll talk to her later. But now, it's time for elevenses.
A good idea, dad. A nice cup of coffee and a nice slice of cherry cake.
Questions - What is Dave going to try his hand at? Will Dave quickly get the hang of driving the new tractor? Why shouldn't Jean try driving the new tractor. What is Jean's hobby? Has Jean got a very expensive camera? Are Jean's pictures back and white or colour? What is Ken thinking of giving Jean for her birthday? Can Ken run to a good camera for Jean? Will Jean be over the moon with a new camera? Why is it important to ask Jean what kind of camera she wants? What's for elevenses?
