Why do I get the third degree from you every time I come home late？
為什麼我每次回來晚了你就會盤問我？
⑤ It’s just that we only Skype once a week， so when we do talk I like to be kept in the loop， so to speak. 因為我們一個星期隻在Skype聊一次，所以當我們真的聊天，可以說我想了解更多。
keep sb. in the loop： let sb. know about sth.（讓某人了解某事）。例如：
We can’t keep Mary in the loop about this surprise party because she has a big mouth.
我們不能讓瑪麗知道驚喜派對這事兒，她嘴不嚴。
so to speak： used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated（可以說）。例如：
You’re part of the family， so to speak. So I’m gonna tell you what happened last night.
你可以說是這個家的一員，所以我會把昨晚發生的事告訴你。
⑥ It’s a tough decision， and I know she doesn’t take it lightly. 這是個艱難的決定，我知道她很重視。
take sth. lightly： treat sth. with indifference（不重視）。例如：Children’s education is something that should not be taken lightly.孩子的教育應該得到應有的重視。
⑦ Perhaps you could pick up a few pointers from your better half. 也許你應該向你更好的另一半學點東西。
pick up a pointer： learn a helpful piece of advice（接受好點子，接受有用的建議）。例如：
As for how to solve problems effectively， we can always pick up a few pointers from Mr. Johnson.
在如何有效地解決問題方麵，我們總是能從約翰遜先生身上學到點東西。
⑧ And rather ironic， considering that I’m somewhat of a cradle robber… 我是老牛吃嫩草，這真的很諷刺……
cradle robber： A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger（老牛吃嫩草者）。例如：
He is nearly 50 and always dates girls under 20—he is such a cradle robber.
他快五十了，可總是與二十歲以下的女孩子交往——他太喜歡老牛吃嫩草了。
⑨ And on that note， I’m gonna get some shut-eye. 就說到這兒吧，我得睡覺了。
shut-eye： sleep（睡覺）。例如：
I need to get home and get some shut-eye because there’s a big exam tomorrow.
我得趕回家睡一覺，因為明天還要考試呢。