Scorpions are the only animals I’m afraid of. I really can’t stand them. That’s why I was shocked to see this article in the news today. The customs officers must have been very surprised!
There’s an interesting phrase in the article, too. One of the customs officers is quoted as saying:
“This time we had a hunch.” (BBC News)
In this situation, to ‘have a hunch‘ means to have an idea about something based on your feelings rather than facts. In this case, the customs officers ‘had a hunch’ that there was something strange about the package and their ‘hunch’ was correct.
I guess in the future, I’ll trust my feelings and take care when opening any unusual packages!
Do you have any fears or phobias? What are you afraid of?
July 25, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Oh… you are afraid of scorpions?? I am frightened terrified about them!I am afraid of heights too! I don´t know What is going to happen to me when I travel to The U.K next year. I have THree friends (Vera, Indalesia and his little son 9year old- Ramón who live in Neasden. I will ask the flight attendand to give me something to sleep! I want to wake up when I get there! kkkkkk just kidding.
July 29, 2009 at 5:14 am
Yeah, they really freak me out! I find chamomile tea helps me relax in difficult situations. I can't take sedatives when I fly because they take too long to wear off and I'm always sleepy after I get off the plane!