English in the News--Bite the Bullet 咬緊牙關,硬著頭皮
English in the News--Bite the Bullet 咬緊牙關,硬著頭皮
To get something unpleasant over with because it is necessary to do so. (To bite the bullet in a scenario is to perform ... Read more
21 Jul 2022
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11mins
English in the News--Throw a Curve Ball 扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題
English in the News--Throw a Curve Ball 扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題
扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題 to surprise someone with something that’s difficult or unpleasant to deal with
13 Aug 2021
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12mins
English in the News--Come Hell or High Water 不論天崩地裂
English in the News--Come Hell or High Water 不論天崩地裂
不論天崩地裂,無論發生何事 This is used to say that something will definitely happen or be done even though other events or situation... Read more
8 Sep 2021
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11mins
English in the News podcast--All Hands on Deck!-- 全體出動,總動員
English in the News podcast--All Hands on Deck!-- 全體出動,總動員
English in the News Discuss -- It's used to say that everyone is needed in a particular situation e.g.The deadline is on... Read more
25 Mar 2019
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7mins
English in the News podcast--Get a Kick Out Of-- 覺得好笑,有趣
English in the News podcast--Get a Kick Out Of-- 覺得好笑,有趣
Meaning: To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something e.g. I get a kick out of Janene—she's reall... Read more
30 May 2019
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8mins
English in the News--Play it by Ear見機行事
English in the News--Play it by Ear見機行事
to improvise or to do something without preparation; to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than ... Read more
1 Aug 2021
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11mins
English in the News podcast--In the (Somebody's) Crosshairs
English in the News podcast--In the (Somebody's) Crosshairs
Meaning: to be in a position to be attacked or criticized
27 Aug 2019
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6mins
English in the News podcast--Hold One\'s Feet to the Fire--施壓、逼迫
English in the News podcast--Hold One\'s Feet to the Fire--施壓、逼迫
Meaning--To pressure someone to consent to or undertake something; to hold someone accountable e.g.The only way you’ll g... Read more
23 Jan 2019
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5mins
English in the News--Fly on the Wall 隱密觀察
English in the News--Fly on the Wall 隱密觀察
One who is able to observe something closely but invisibly and without interfering in the situation. 躲在毫不引人注意的地方觀察,好似牆上的... Read more
25 Jun 2021
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7mins
English in the News--Step Up to the Plate 準備上場,著手行動
English in the News--Step Up to the Plate 準備上場,著手行動
1) To move into batting position, to move next to the home plate in order to bat 進入打擊位置,走到本壘板旁邊準備打擊 2) To come forward a... Read more
13 Apr 2021
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6mins