释义 |
who's counting? but who's countingA phrase dismissing the quantity of something just mentioned. Can be used in a passive-aggressive manner (because someone is obviously counting if they can readily enumerate something). A: "Well, you've only worked three hours this week, but who's counting?" B: "I'm sorry, sir, but I've been sick all week." I've had four pieces of candy, but who's counting? Pass me another!See also: but, countwho’s ˈcounting? (informal) used to say that you do not care how many times something happens: I’ve been late for school three times this week — but who’s counting? |