Sentences with phrase «rattling off»

But somewhere between the introduction of Léa Seydoux's snappy but underwritten Madeleine Swann and some antics in the Sahara that unpleasantly (and, we'd assume, unintentionally) recall the climax of Quantum of Solace, the wheels come rattling off this Aston Martin.

Refreshing, in these times, to find a spoof on a genre of films that isn't just a rattling off of pop culture references and obvious sight gags, though Shaun of the Dead is still a favorite for many audiences.

Most anyone you stopped on the street would have no trouble rattling off some of their favorites: Mork, Garp, Good Morning, Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Aladdin, Dead Poets Society, the Oscar - winning performance in Good Will Hunting, the list goes on and on.

The veteran singer - songwriter has opted to retreat into old - timey blues, rattling off clichés about blind horses and hog - eyed towns while laying down a halfhearted soundtrack of brushed drums, plucked guitars and woozy strings.

Someone who seemed perfect in an online profile waltzes in... I'm sure it would be different,»» says magazine editor Emily Cutler, 23, rattling off a list of unwelcome... Archives and past articles from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com.

Dates are opportunities to get to know each other, but you shouldn't be rattling off all the negative things that are going on in your life.

I've gots some updates below — and I feel kinda like a news reporter for rattling them off, but there's important things I can't flesh out in full blog posts!

So at 22, having decided that Eloise is a state of mind, I'm donning all the hair ribbons I please and as of tomorrow will start rattling off food orders to anyone who will listen and end each directive with an emphatic «and charge it, please!».

I know you probably enjoy reading lists that are like the top 50 things you can do, but if I did that, I'd just be rattling off everything you've already read before and know about.

There is a huge difference between acknowledging your accomplishments humbly and rattling off a list of all your accomplishments every time you talk to someone.

The soul doesn't necessarily speak the same language as you, so it may not just start rattling off soul guidance in your ear.

After rattling off my birth date, marital status, blood type, and every other question imaginable (do you want my shoe size, favorite food, list of hobbies and all books read in the last 12 months while you are at it?)

Perhaps we respond too quickly by rattling off some half - baked advice, or nod our heads while checking our email.

«I've tried Seroquel, Lexapro and Xanax,» she says, rattling off a list like someone who has tried it all.

«Seventeen is closed, Skyline is closed, nine is closed, 152 is closed,» my mom tells me at a restaurant in San Jose, Calif., rattling off highways between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific coast, where I'm scheduled to drive the next morning.

«We [the legislature] got over $ 150 million for SUNY New Paltz,» he said, rattling off a list of big - ticket legislative grants in the recent past.

Last night, Governor Paterson came alive on the stage of a Lehman College auditorium during a «Community Conversation,» promising a better future for the Bronx while rattling off statistics of how he has improved the borough and the state since he has been in office.

She's infamously demanding of her teachers and employees, rattling off a constant stream of emails about school improvements and test scores, and current and former Success teachers have described anxiety and fear in their schools when Moskowitz has come to visit.

They begin rattling off their wishlist.

Clegg was confident, pleasing the crowd, and giving us a more specific message about the Lib Dems in coalition — the behind - the - scenes bloopers we didn't see, rather than the standard boring trope of rattling off what they have achieved (but don't worry, taking «3 million people on low pay out of income tax» certainly got a mention — and huge cheer as well.)

He saved it for a quick moment at the end, and even then only in reference to Clinton's plans — rattling off things like paid sick leave to universal pre-K without mentioning his own victories on this issues.

she read, before rattling off other phrases on the form: «Kidnapped, gangs, dead bodies, how did you get to the U.S.?»

«The Independent Democratic Conference delivers for New Yorkers,» Hamilton wrote in an emailed statement to the press and his constituents, rattling off a number of measures passed since the conference's creation.

«But if you take those 10 bluest states, there are 20 houses of the Legislature,» he said after rattling off states like Illinois, Vermont and Rhode Island.

If you find you're rattling it off routinely, you could be putting unnecessary stress on both of you.

«We really keep them busy, «said Bonnie Miah, Avalon «s supervisor, rattling off a list of activities that includes swimming, baseball, basketball, track and field, music, crafts and weekly field trips to zoos and amusement parks.

The next thing you know, that genius child starts rattling off her ABC ’s

The Wildcats seemingly righted the ship after a players - only meeting sparked a big win over USC, while the Sun Devils have adjusted to the entire league zoning them by rattling off three straight wins.

After a small hiccup back in January — including a loss to now - resurgent Swansea and an FA Cup exit at the hands of relegation locks West Bromwich Albion — Liverpool have been in fine form, rattling off five wins in six, in all likelihood securing their place in both the Champions League quarter finals and the Premier League top four in the process.

Also terrific: Schwartz just rattling off foreboding trivia about New York's geological foundation.

All 30 teams sit down for 40 rounds, and they're rattling off names of high school kids and college kids.

The announcer positioned the two men on either side of him and then began rattling off questions for Arthur.

He's rattling off stats and percentages.

In the Spring they were crowned the first ever Hoops League Champs and have started their title defense by rattling off NINE straight Ws this Season.

But this group has more than enough talent to start rattling off some Ws and come into the Playoffs with both a high seed and some serious momentum..

But when the conversation pivoted to health and fitness, he was outspoken in the extreme, commiserating, giving tips and then rattling off statistics, some of which are in dispute.

He's not interested in rattling off nutritional values or pitching you on buying his seaweeds or adhering to any certain diet.

When I was home in the Philippines over the holidays, Tita Ine would ask me everyday if I had any «special requests» and I was not shy in rattling off the many Filipino dishes that I was craving.

Between the two of them rattling off various cake and cupcake choices, the loading bar in the speech bubble above my head is quickly colliding with a «Fatal error» pop up window.

Jesus often responded to people's serious questions by rattling off a yam, and some of his stories - like the one about the speck in the neighbor's eye and the two - by - four in one's own — are jocosely hyperbolic.

They start humming the «Muppet Show» theme song and then, after rattling off some of their favorite Simon and Garfunkel titles, bust into the chorus of «Mrs. Robinson.»

Then there are the rest of us who have the ability to think for ourselves but are willing to let you sheep do your «flockiing» around until you start rattling off stupid then we got ta slap you around a bit.

And you start rattling off words from Peter — precisely making my point.

I like to do this one too, but I am trying to make myself be comfortable with listening and hearing rather than rattling off a list of things my friend can do to improve her situation.

You have an agenda, so instead of trying to understand my arguments you're just rattling off a lot of irrelevant stuff that does nothing to address my actual points and then declaring I haven't proved anything.

There is no denying that overusing filler words makes you less articulate — but the reality is, we're not actors flawlessly rattling off a word - heavy Aaron Sorkin script.

Pro-Russian insurgent leaders try to instill optimism by rattling off figures about the economic importance of the Donbas area.

Auto execs understand this phenomenon well, rattling off examples of vehicle features that the public initially resisted: seatbelts, airbags, antilock brakes, cruise control, even automatic transmission.

In 2016 he proved his prowess amidst a sea of doubters yet again, rattling off six straight wins to finish the season and win the NFC North after starting 4 - 6 on the year.

After rattling off the stats, Jennifer Cohn, an assistant director of admissions, expresses concern about his communication skills.