My life is a 'soap opera'. [=my life has a lot of dramatic events and problems like the ones that occur in soap operas]
I enjoy going to 'the opera'. [=going to opera performances]
She loves to watch daytime 'soap operas'.
(..) - I don't force you. That's true. - It makes you feel special when you're there. - Mmm. that you love, you take 'em to the opera. Yeah, I ought to bring my girlfriend. That sounds romantic. - What? You have a girlfriend? - Yeah. (..)2008 Two Lovers
(..) menus. Otherwise, we'll be late. Well, they gave me a menu already. I don't know if it's... I don't know if Michelle told you-- we've got opera tickets tonight. Oh, yeah. I mean, you know, I know she loves it. Yeah, but you like it too. (..)2008 Two Lovers