B: Goodbye...Oh, you've dropped something madam. Madam! Oh she's gone. Let's see 50, 100, 150 pounds! Well you know what they say Tim, a fool and her money......
"A fool and her money?" when the whole proverb is "A fool and his money are soon parted" which means that stupid people find it difficult to hold on to their money. 愚人有钱留不住.
1.
A: Good morning, London Attractions.
B: I'd like to book two tickets for next week.
A: OK. When?
B: Next Tuesday.
A: OK, just let me put you on hold for a moment please?
2.
Oh it's so quiet tonight! You could hear a pin drop. Gives me a chance to catch up on my reading.
Tim: Hello I'm calling from McCarthy's. I helped you when you were looking at watches the other day.
Customer: Yes?
Tim: I think you dropped 150 pounds!
Customer: Really!
Tim: Yes. Now, how can I return your money?
Customer: Oh how refreshingly honest! But I think a small reward is in order, don't you?
Tim: Oh I couldn't.