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Youngsters lord it over not in China but in the West

2010-03-04 11:47

In the UK, it's not the children who need a hong bao.

Shoot from the hip

2010-03-02 13:30

"Shoot from the hip" means a quick, immediate, instinctive reaction.

An elderly woman with two large pots

2010-03-01 13:21

It's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so interesting.

Saving grace

2010-02-26 14:00

"A saving grace" means sth.great in strength and especially redeeming power.

Rise of wages for migrant workers a must

2010-02-24 14:46

I was delighted at the news about the recent shortage of laborers in China.

Black swans

2010-02-23 11:44

Black Swans is a business jargon referring to extreme, unpredictable events.

Fair shake

2010-02-12 11:20

"Fair shake" means an equal opportunity or treatment for each and all.

High time to alter income distribution

2010-02-10 09:45

It is high time to change the wealth-distribution system.

Let the chips fall

2010-02-09 12:59

To allow chips to fall where they may is not to be distracted by trivial details.

Railway staff lend a real helping hand

2010-02-08 11:12

The Dongguan railway station staff have shown the best part of human nature.

Divine ambrosia

2010-02-05 14:18

"Ambrosia" refers to the food of gods that could make mortals immortal.

At a premium

2010-02-02 11:10

Anything "at a premium" is in short supply or is more valuable/expensive than usual.

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