He evidently thinks that the times have not changed for the better - what with the frequency with which the devil is invoked in modern France, and the sinful expenditure common in the matter of embroidered silk coats.
Normally, she felt privileged that he still gave her the time of day, what with the way he'd turned out—formed like a Greek god with hazel eyes so pretty their boss swooned every time she spoke to him.
I was starting to get a bit frustrated what with the amount of time I have been out of work.
It's not easy to simply jump into a soap opera - what with the intricate, complicated storylines, it can be a bit of a challenge keeping up if you aren't familiar with who's who!
Besides, I don't do bikinis, what with my C-section scar and all.
