Is there a wild animal you'd love to see up close one day? Why that one?

A natural way to answer

I've always wanted to see whales up close. There's something about their size and the fact that they live in a world we barely understand that really appeals to me.

Key phrases to use

• in the flesh — in real life and in person, rather than in a photo or on screen“She looked even taller in the flesh.”
• take my breath away — amaze you so much that you're momentarily speechless“The view from the top took my breath away.”
• on the edge of my seat — very excited or tense while waiting to see what happens“The final ten minutes had me on the edge of my seat.”
• give myself away — accidentally reveal that you're there or what you're feeling“I tried to stay still so I wouldn't give myself away.”