Extra mile?

2009-06-26 13:30

“extra mile” stands for “an extra effort” and it often is what makes the difference.

Suffer fools?

2009-06-23 14:33

If someone doesn’t suffer fools, it means he can’t bear foolishness easily.

China bug

2009-06-19 11:51

If someone succumbs to a certain bug, they develop a strong desire for something.

A steroid-fuelled example

2009-06-16 14:29

“Steroid-fuelled”means growing extra-fast,a metaphorical expression.

Cutting through the red tape

2009-06-12 14:11

Helping you to cut through the red tape means to save you time seeking government approval.

Pep talk

2009-06-09 16:29

Pep talk is encouraging speech aimed at giving hope and energy to people.

Smart money

2009-06-05 13:25

"smart money", a wise investment,has been derived from gambling.

Love to hate

2009-06-02 13:05

"hate to love" represents a mixed feeling of love-hate relationship.

Eleventh hour

2009-05-26 12:49

The eleventh hour means simply the last moment.

Comfort zone?

2009-05-22 17:05

Get out of your comfort zone to enrich your lives by taking on new challenges.

Out of turn?

2009-05-19 13:18

Out of turn remarks are better not to have been said, as they may cause embarrassment.

Streetwise, street smart

2009-05-15 13:44

"Streetwise" refers to such knowledge and know-how gained from actually surviving on the street.

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