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Meaning of take a picture, it will last longer | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Said to scold somebody who is staring at the speaker.

informal, sarcastic

Examples

“Byron wasn't aware he was staring as long as he was. His manager saw him and gathered all the girls behind the counter together and had them stare at Byron. Finally she said, "Byron, take a picture; it will last longer." Byron was startled out of his daydream and the girls all laughed at him.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

take a picture, it'll last longer take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves take it or leave it take it or leave it alone take it, or leave it take someone to brown town