Behind Movie Lines Ep.1
【Language and Culture Series】
[Behind Movie Lines]
Have you ever felt puzzled while watching a movie, recognizing all the words but not understanding the deeper meaning behind them? The "Behind Movie Lines" series will guide you through the fascinating meanings behind these dialogues! Let's explore today's movie lines together!
🚀Brief Introduction of Today’s Movie:
The movie “Red Notice” humorously narrates the plot involving two of the globe's most notorious criminals, marked by international law enforcement with a red notice, signifying their imperative capture. John Hartley, a law enforcement agent, joins forces with the infamous criminal Nolan Booth to apprehend Sarah Black, the world's most notorious art thief.
🚀Today’s word: five-second rule
💡Guess the meaning:
a. Everything is under control.
b. You only have 5 seconds to run away.
c. Something is safe if it is picked up within five seconds of falling.
🔍Answer:
The answer is C. The "five-second rule" is a common phrase often associated with food. It humorously suggests that food dropped on the floor is safe from germs if it is picked up within five seconds. However, it is not a scientifically proven rule and is usually said in jest rather than as a serious guideline.
💡Example:
In a bustling kitchen, Lily, a mischievous girl with a sweet tooth, eagerly seized a fallen cookie from the floor.
Lily: "Oops, dropped a cookie! Five-second rule!"
Mother: "Lily, you know that's just a saying, right? Food can still pick up germs even if it's only on the floor for a moment."
Lily: "Aw, come on, Mom! It's fine as long as I pick it up quickly."
Mother: "Well, if you're sure..."
(Lily grabs the cookie and takes a big bite)
Lily: "See? Perfectly fine!"
Mother: (chuckling) "Alright, Lily, just be careful."
Isn't the implied meaning behind these movie lines quite amusing? Next time you see this movie line, you'll definitely understand it!
Reference:
VOA Learning English