Li

Yes, that\'s exactly right. 你解释得很好。讲话者的意思是，“我有一个不合乎常理，但实际上很聪明的办法”。As you can see, I\'ve emptied my handbag over the floor because it\'ll be easier and quicker to find my Travelcard. Then I\'ll re-pack my handbag.

Rob

That\'s good to hear. Well, this is the phrase for Authentic Real English today. Let\'s hear some examples of how it is used.

Examples

I\'m driving to my friend\'s house today but I\'m going to take the long route, avoiding the motorway. There\'s method to my madness, I think the motorway will be very busy and the longer route will be quicker.

A: What are you doing putting all the books on the floor?

B: There\'s method to my madness, I\'m taking a photo of the books I\'m putting away. The photos will help me locate the books more easily.

A: Oh, that\'s clever.

Rob

So Li, have you found your Travelcard?

Li

Yes! 找到啦！一定是被压在了包的最底下了。You see, there was method to my madness.

Rob

Well done Li. Well, I\'m going now. I\'ll leave you to tidy up your mess!

Li

Thanks Rob.

Rob

Bye everyone!

Li

Bye!