Explaining the Idiom

A: What's eating you?

B: What do you mean? I'm fine.

A: No, you aren't. Come on, whatever it is, get it off your chest.

B: Well...see that woman over there? Her name is Elizabeth. I've been trying to find a

way to meet her for months, and now,here she is. But I don't have the guts to walk over there.

A: Come on, Bill, this is your chance.Just give it a shot. What do you have to lose?

B: She wouldn't be caught dead with me.

A: Why do you say that?

B: Oh, let's just skip it, OK? I don't why I even told you.

A: How do you know her, anyway?

B: We work in the same building.

A: Well, I think you should just bite the bullet, go over there, and start a

conversation.

B: Maybe later.

A: Why put it off? Who knows? You two might hit if off.

B: That'll be the day.

A: Why are you so negative all of a sudden? I've never seen you like this.

B: Maybe you are right. I should just take the initiative and walk over there.

A: Now you're talking. Just introduce yourself and start talking about the

party or

mention that you've seen her at work. She's bound to recognize you, too.

B: Well, maybe. Oh... you're probably right. If I pass up this chance, I'll never forgive

myself. Well, here I go. Wish me luck!