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Look at the bright side, you have a job.

EnLearner 2011-10-16 21:55:40 ( reads)

 

If you were in those unemployed's shoes, you might feel happy that you have a job even though you have to work in the weekend.

 

have a good mind to do something   (informal)

if you say you have a good mind to do something, especially to punish someone, you mean that you would like to do it, and might do it, although you probably will not I have a good mind to report you to the headmaster for playing truant.
 
have a good mind or have half a mind
If you have a good mind or have half a mind to do something, you have a feeling that you want to do it, especially because you are angry or annoyed, but you will probably not do it.
I have a good mind to go over there and tell him to be quiet. I have half a mind to tell her what I really think of her.

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beautifulwind

2011-10-16 22:25:55

I am confused with your English explanation.haha.

EnLearner

2011-10-16 22:47:10

回复:I am confused with your English explanation.haha.

beautifulwind

2011-10-16 22:27:10

俺就是为凑数用这句话哈。I deeply love my job。

EnLearner

2011-10-16 22:51:57

Same here. I tried using idioms like "look at the bright side",