On the arm
意味: Free of charge; given as a gift or favor, especially food or drinks.
When something is 'on the arm,' it's free — a bartender might give you a drink on the arm, or a deli guy might throw in an extra cookie. It implies a personal favor rather than a business transaction. Common in NYC bar, deli, and restaurant culture where regulars get occasional freebies.
例文
- This round's on the arm — you're one of our best customers. 这杯算我请的——你可是我们的老主顾了。Esta ronda invita la casa — eres uno de nuestros mejores clientes.この一杯はおごりだよ — うちの一番のお客さんだからね。이번 한 잔은 서비스야 — 우리 단골 중 최고니까.
- The bodega guy gave me a coffee on the arm this morning. 今早杂货店老板免费请我喝了杯咖啡。El tipo de la bodega me invitó a un café esta mañana.今朝、ボデガのおじさんがコーヒーをおごってくれた。오늘 아침에 보데가 아저씨가 커피를 공짜로 줬어.
- He gets half his meals on the arm because he knows everybody in the neighborhood. 他在这片儿谁都认识,一半的饭都是别人请的。Le sale la mitad de las comidas gratis porque conoce a todo el barrio.彼は近所の顔が広いから、食事の半分はおごってもらってる。그는 동네에서 모르는 사람이 없어서 밥의 절반은 공짜로 얻어먹어.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: bars, restaurants, neighborhood culture
トーン: conspiratorial, grateful
✓ 正しい言い方
- That one's on the arm.那个算免费的。Eso invita la casa.それはサービスだよ。그건 서비스야.
- He put it on the arm for me.他帮我免了单。Me lo puso gratis.おごってくれたんだ。그가 나한테 공짜로 해줬어.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Don't expect everything on the arm — it's a favor earned through being a loyal regular, not something you can demand别指望什么都能白拿——这是通过当忠实老顾客赢得的人情,不是你能理所当然要求的东西No esperes que todo sea gratis — es un favor que te ganas siendo un cliente fiel, no algo que puedas exigir何でも無料にしてもらえると期待しないこと — これは常連客として信頼を築いた結果の好意であり、要求できるものではない뭐든지 공짜를 기대하지 마라 — 이건 충성스러운 단골이 되어서 얻는 호의이지, 요구할 수 있는 게 아니다
起源と歴史
Possibly from the Italian-American expression 'sulla braccio' or from the idea of a bartender reaching out their arm to hand you a free drink. Has been part of NYC bar and restaurant vernacular since the mid-20th century, associated with the culture of regulars and neighborhood loyalty.
文化的背景
Era: Mid-20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Working class
Regional notes: New York City — bar and restaurant culture
このトピックの他の表現
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