...like I'm traying too hard.

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Hi guys,may I ask you for explanation of the next two sentences, please what's the exact interpretation of this situation....Context: Guy just arrived to work in the beautifulcar, young woman is passing by. That guy sees her and a little ironically... - That car is ridiculous, isn't it? Like I'm trying too hard.Woman: I don't know, I'm not really into cars.Please what is that guy saying? My guess is...a) That car is ridiculous, isn't it? Like that car would be saying, ohh, my owner is really trying too hard to show that he's ritch and famous.b) (or just) That car is ridiculous, isn't it? I'm really trying too hard to show that I'm ritch and famous, right? (guy is a famous weather forecaster)thanks in advance and nice weekend to allBest regards JCD

Madhulk · Accepted Answer

My guess would be Is it too much?.
But that's just a long shot.

RayH · Answer

JCDenton- That car is ridiculous, isn't it? Like I'm trying too hard.

Woman: I don't know, I'm not really into cars.

Please what is that guy saying? My guess is...

You seem to have the right idea but one thing doesn't ring true. If the car belongs to the guy I wouldn't expect him to say it's ridiculous. Is he driving someone else's car?

JCDenton · Answer

Hi guys,

thanks for answer.

RayH
You seem to have the right idea but one thing doesn't ring true. If the car belongs to the guy I wouldn't expect him to say it's ridiculous. Is he driving someone else's car?

I always have been admiring the sixth sense which you english native speakes have that gives you an ability to feel that something doesn't add up... I made a little mistake (I'm sorry for that). HE said...THIS car is ridiculous. That's why you probably asked whether he was driving someone else's car....HE was driving his own car.

So with this new information, what option is correct?

thanks again for help guys.

Best Regards

JCD

Optilang · Answer

Hi

When I read the original post - (That car) - I took it to mean that the guy had arrived at work, parked the car, and was out of it when he spoke to the woman.

Anyway, it seems he was driving whilst having this conversation.

I agree with your second interpretation - he is really trying too hard to show that he is rich and famous.

I take the woman's reply to be a put-down.

Opti

JCDenton · Answer

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...like I'm traying too hard.

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