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– You and I, just moments ago, before we started recording this conversation, were talking about what makes the movie “Field of Dreams” so special; and then you laid something on me two minutes ago.
– Yeah, no, I lost my dad this morning.
run
run off
lay something on somebody
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– So when I was 14 I started to refuse. Can you believe that? An American boy refusing to have a catch with his father.
– Why 14?
– That’s when I read The Boat Rocker by Terrence Mann.
– Oh.
– I never played catch with him again.
– You see, that’s the kind of thing people always try to lay on me. It’s not my fault you wouldn’t play catch with your father.
– I know.
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but ____________________________________________________ .
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but I can’t go to class next week.
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but we need someone to give a talk at the conferece next week.
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but you have to participate if you want to improve you English.
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but ____________________________________________________ .
Se quiser, veja algumas outras explicações e usos deste phrasal verb:
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/lay-on (definição 2)
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/lay+something+on+someone (definição 2)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pt/dicionario/ingles/lay-on (definição 2)
https://www.quora.com/What-does-the-English-phrase-lay-it-on-me-mean
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Let’s practice today’s expression in the comments section below!
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but ____________________________________________________ .
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but I couldn’t think on a better sentence for the comment section.
You did the best you could. 😀
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but you must sweep the house today
Are you sure it’s not your turn? haha
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but you should control your monthly expenses.
You’re right about that! 😀
I´m sorry to lay this on you that you are not doing a good job. If you don´t follow the instructions you are going to be fired.
Hi Tim! Awesome lesson! But what does “to have a catch with someone” mean in this context?
Is it related to baseball?
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but It’s the true.
I’m sorry to lay this on you, but I’m stop working here. I just won on lottery!!!
I am sorry lay this on you, but today I couldn’t to run!
To much rain !
HI Tim, I’ve been enjoying your podcast a lot, I like to listen while driving. I have a question, the expression: “Are you really gonna lay this on me?” could be translated in Brazilian Portuguese into: “Vai mesmo meter essa pra cima de mim?” ?