Josh's Idiom 42 - Jaywalk

[Joshua]

Jimstoeic	Josh's Idiom 42 - Jaywalk
42. “jaywalk” Example: M:        We have to cross the street.   W:        That means we have to walk another half a block to get to the  street lights.    M:        No, we don't we can cross right here.  There are not many cars on the street. W:        No!  I am not going to jaywalk!  We are going to cross at the intersection!  Definition:     Jaywalk means to cross the street between the designated                        crosswalks or to cross the street during the middle of traffic. Explanation: This idiom original meaning was, "a stupid person or an annoying person."  Then it got evolved to mean crossing the street during traffic implying that only a stupid person would try such a thing. Please use the idiom “jaywalk” and try to make two sentences. 　 　 Copyright 2004 Jimstoeic Reserved

[nanami]

Please don't jaywalk! It's very dangerous. You'll be caught by the policeman!