Angeleno-to-English Dictionary: Popular Phrases That Refer to Space and Time
“I’ll be there in 5.” — It will take me 10 minutes to get there, then another 5 to 10 to find parking, plus I’m not leaving for 5 minutes.
“I’m in traffic.” — I haven’t left yet.
“I’m around the corner.” — I’m in traffic.
“It’ll take me 20 minutes to get there.” — (irregular) It’ll take me 20 minutes to get there.
“The event starts at 8pm.” — The event starts at 9:30.
“The event starts at 8pm, sharp.” — The event starts at 8:30.
“Doors open at 8pm.” — The band goes on at midnight.
“Come early!” — (irregular) No really, come like two hours early, because this is going to be a clusterfuck.
Yeah, this sounds about right.
