Against the clock To do something in a hurry in order to meet a deadline. “They…
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On The Ropes
On the ropes Likely to fail, in trouble. “I am frustrated. Though working hard over the…
American Movies Are Full Of Bad Language
Listen here More and more Hollywood movies are using gratuitous profanity these days. Swearing has become almost an…
Out Of The Blue
Out of the blue When something happens completely unexpectedly. “Her former love showed up at her…
The First Chinese Ice Hockey Team Playing In The KHL
Listen here Though China is a sports nation, ice hockey still belongs to those sports which…
Orthorexia – An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating
Listen here People with orthorexia focus on healthy eating to a degree that can pose a…
Can Take It To the Bank
Can take it to the bank Can believe that something is definitely true. “Begin searching for…
100-Year-Old Physicians Still Practising In Japan
Listen here Would you believe that there are 99 thousand centenarians, 100 hundred years old or…
Big Cheese
Big cheese An important person, especially in a company or an organization. “After joining that corrupt…