The Airbnb debacle

Question 1

What does ‘a far cry from’ mean?

Answer 1

The photos were a far cry from reality. The pool was born dry.

Very different than

This phrase indicates a significant difference from what is expected or perceived.

Question 2

What is meant by ‘bone dry’?

Answer 2

The photos were a far cry from reality. The pool was born dry.
Completely empty

This term is often used to describe something that has no moisture or liquid.

Question 3

What does ‘gave us the cold shoulder’ imply?

Answer 3

The landlord gave us the cold shoulder when we complained about subpar.

a deliberate act of ignoring or dismissing someone.

Question 4

What does ‘subpar’ refer to?

Answer 4

The nut board gave us the cold shoulder when we complained about subpar

Below standard

This term indicates something that does not meet expected quality or performance levels.

Question 5

What does ‘at our wits’ end’ signify?

Answer 5

We were at our wits’ end until a neighbour shed light on the host scam scam history.
Extremely frustrated

This phrase describes a state of being completely puzzled or overwhelmed with a situation.

Question 6

What does ‘shed light on’ mean?

Answer 6

We were at our wit’s end until a neighbour shed a light on the host scam history.
Explained

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has clarified or made something understandable.

Question 7

What does ‘haggling’ involve?

Answer 7

After haggling we got out of the contract by playing hardball

Negotiating fiercely

This term refers to bargaining over the terms of a transaction.

Question 8

What does ‘got out of’ mean in this context?

Answer 8

After haggling we got out of the contract by playing hardball
Escaped

This phrase suggests finding a way to avoid an obligation or commitment.

Question 9

What is the meaning of ‘playing hardball’?

Answer 9

After haggling we got out of the contract by playing hardball

Being uncompromising

This phrase refers to taking a firm stance in negotiations, often being aggressive or tough.

Question 10

What does ‘left a sour taste’ mean?

Answer 10

The experience left a sour taste, but we bounced back at a luxury hotel
Created bad feelings

This expression indicates that an experience resulted in negative emotions or impressions.

Question 11

What does ‘bounced back’ refer to?

Answer 11

The experience left a sour taste, but we bounce the back at a luxury hotel.
Recovered

This phrase describes returning to a good state after a setback or difficult situation.