A woman went from fast food to life in the fast lane -- and she says its all McDonald’s fault.
life in the fast lane-a very active or possible risky way to live.
2012年3月29日 星期四
went from fast food to life in the fast lane
‘McDonald’s made me a prostitute:’ Woman sues fast-food giant for turning her into a Vegas working girl
A woman went from fast food to life in the fast lane -- and she says its all McDonald’s fault.
A woman went from fast food to life in the fast lane -- and she says its all McDonald’s fault.
I gutted it out
In every phase, Anthony was terrific, gutting it out with 25 points in 26 minutes, hauling in five rebounds with six assists, limping at times, grimacing at others, riding the stationary bike near the bench when he checked out of the game.
“I gutted it out. He fired us all up.’’
gut it out Slang-To show pluck and perseverance in the face of opposition or adversity.
fire up [fire sb⇔up] phr v
to make someone become very excited, interested, or angry
gut it out Slang-To show pluck and perseverance in the face of opposition or adversity.
fire up [fire sb⇔up] phr v
to make someone become very excited, interested, or angry
2012年3月28日 星期三
on a dolly
A jetBlue pilot flipped out Tuesday on a flight from New York to Las Vegas, running up and down the aisle raving about terrorists and bombs after his frightened co-pilot locked him out of the cockpit.
A passenger’s photo showed him being wheeled onto the tarmac on a dolly, his hands tied behind his back.
He tried to fly for the Navy but didn’t make the cut because of an astigmatism in his right eye.
flip out to lose control of oneself.
dolly-technical a flat frame on wheels used for moving heavy objects
A passenger’s photo showed him being wheeled onto the tarmac on a dolly, his hands tied behind his back.
He tried to fly for the Navy but didn’t make the cut because of an astigmatism in his right eye.
flip out to lose control of oneself.
dolly-technical a flat frame on wheels used for moving heavy objects
| make the cut To meet or come up to a required standard |
a travesty of justice
“I think it’s a travesty of justice, and the guy who shot him should be prosecuted,” Campbell said.
a travesty of
used in order to say that something is extremely bad and is not what it is claimed to be
take a jab
But Espaillat’s spokesman took a jab at the 81-year-old incumbent, who was censured by Congress in 2010 for a host of ethics violations.
take a jab
something you say to criticize someone or something else
But Rangel is unfazed. He will “absolutely” run for a 22nd term, said his spokeswoman, Hannah Kim.something you say to criticize someone or something else
unfazed
not confused or shocked by a difficult situation or by something bad that has happened
bosom friend/buddy/pal
literary a very close friend
literary a very close friend
2012年3月27日 星期二
rackets
In 1994, Nagatsuka was part of a hit team sent to Toronto to rub out a drug dealer on orders from Hui Sin "Frank" Ma, whose rackets included selling heroin, smuggling illegal aliens and transporting stolen cars.
You can refer to an illegal activity used to make money as a racket. (INFORMAL)
You can refer to an illegal activity used to make money as a racket. (INFORMAL)
2012年3月26日 星期一
SHOCK REPORT: An NYC subway rider is hit by a train every 2.5 days
straphanger
One who grips a hanging strap or similar device for support while riding as a passenger on a bus or subway.
One who uses public transportation.
One who uses public transportation.
a Florida cop wannabe
Manhattan worshippers yesterday joined churchgoers across America in donning hoodies to honor Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teen blown away by a Florida cop wannabe.
wannabe
informal someone who tries to look or behave like someone famous or like a particular type of successful person, because they want to be like them - usually used to show disapproval
10 reasons you should bust your hump when working out
“I know these guys are busting their humps for 12 hours or more, so I always give them a nice tip. And I tell them that I’ll give them one when they pull over.”
busting their humps --working hard
busting their humps --working hard
2012年3月24日 星期六
in their pre-natal care
Parents awarded $2.9M in ‘wrongful birth’ lawsuit over daughter born with Down syndrome
Couple sued for the money to take care of their child's condition
A Portland, Ore. couple was awarded $2.9 million on Friday for the care of their Down syndrome baby, who they argue would not have been born if doctors had not been "negligent” in their pre-natal care.
pre-natal
/ ˏpriːˈneɪtl; priˋnetl/ adj (esp US) of or occurring in the period before (giving) birth; antenatal出生前的; 產前的; 孕期的: ,pre-natal `check-ups, `classes,`exercises 產前檢查﹑ 孕期衛生課程﹑ 孕期體操.
Man pocket dials 911 while stealing: cops
Man pocket dials 911 while stealing: cops
Michael Gorneau was allegedly trying to steal 700 pounds of scrap metal
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 3:56 PMBY BRADEN GOYETTE / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Here's a cautionary tale for would-be thieves.A Connecticut man accidentally called 911 on his cell phone while he was allegedly stealing 700 pounds of scrap metal from a local business Thursday.
Police initially thought the call was a medical emergency, since they could only hear rustling in the background before the call disconnected, according to Southington Patch.
But once identified the caller's location using GPS, they arrived at the scene to find Michael Gorneau, 46, had transferred the metal from a local business's dumpster into his pick-up truck.
Gorneau accidentally called 911 while crawling under a fence, police told Southington Patch. They initially thought the call might be a medical emergency, since they could only hear rustling in the background.
The metal belonged to a company that makes metal doors, NBC Connecticut reported. Far from being trash, it's generally sold to help pay for the employees' benefits.
Gorneau was charged with third-degree trespassing and sixth-degree larceny. He was released from jail on $5,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 2.
spoof
Life imitates ‘Borat’ snark
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan’s shooting team yesterday demanded and got an apology from Kuwait for playing a spoof national anthem from the film “Borat” at a medal ceremony.
spoof-a funny book, play, or film that copies something serious or important and makes it seem silly
snarky-Irritable
Gen-Y person
“The stereotypical Apple customer is a Gen-Y person or a teenager or a college student, but they have to realize that the elderly generation are their customers, too,” he added.
y世代的人(美國人1982~1993)
y世代的人(美國人1982~1993)
Cop canned
| Cop canned, 3 others forced out for shooting at unarmed Sean Bell canned | ||
| Usually means to get fired. | ||
2012年3月23日 星期五
riveted the nation
The case has riveted the nation.
If you are riveted by something, it fascinates you and holds your interest completely.
If you are riveted by something, it fascinates you and holds your interest completely.
2012年3月22日 星期四
good riddance (to sb)
Ba-dee, a dee, that’s all, folks!
good riddance (to sb)
spoken a rude way of saying you are glad someone has left
as happy as a clam
Carmelo Anthony, happy as a clam again, was asked last night about Danny Granger’s comment that the Pacers’ home-and-home series against the Knicks was “two very winnable games.’’
“I guess they were two winnable games,’’ Anthony said. “For us.’’
as happy as a clam
AmE informal very happy
have the mettle to compete
the Knicks proved they have the mettle to compete for 48 minutes and survive on the road.
met·tle /ˈmetl/ n [U]
courage and determination to do something even when it is very difficult
That mental toughness was best exemplified by Jeremy Lin, who was awful for three quarters but on the mark when it mattered most.
on the mark
Fig. right on the measurement point; showing just the right anount.
Lin keyed a game-breaking 8-0 run in the fourth after starting 1 of 13, and is showing he is best during crunch time.
I hear this stuff, ‘It came out of nowhere.’ I think it’s a load of [garbage]. You can’t play that well and just come out of nowhere. There has to be something there and everybody missed it.
So heads would roll [if I was owner].’’
met·tle /ˈmetl/ n [U]
courage and determination to do something even when it is very difficultThat mental toughness was best exemplified by Jeremy Lin, who was awful for three quarters but on the mark when it mattered most.
on the mark
Fig. right on the measurement point; showing just the right anount.
Lin keyed a game-breaking 8-0 run in the fourth after starting 1 of 13, and is showing he is best during crunch time.
I hear this stuff, ‘It came out of nowhere.’ I think it’s a load of [garbage]. You can’t play that well and just come out of nowhere. There has to be something there and everybody missed it.
So heads would roll [if I was owner].’’
2012年3月21日 星期三
pushing up (the) daisies
Where's the "Justice" in this story? I can only hope Shea and Scott are worm food and pushing up daisies.
pushing up (the) daisies
Fig. dead and buried. (Usually in the future tense.)
2012年3月20日 星期二
preaching water and drinking wine
In his eyes Bo Xilai was preaching water and drinking wine.
Suave and sophisticated, the latter was seen as a Western-style politician, who sent his son to study at Harrow, one of the most exclusive private schools in Britain. Yet he sought to revitalise interest in the country's communist past under Mao Zedong.
Someone who is suave is charming, polite, and elegant, but may be insincere.
Suave and sophisticated, the latter was seen as a Western-style politician, who sent his son to study at Harrow, one of the most exclusive private schools in Britain. Yet he sought to revitalise interest in the country's communist past under Mao Zedong.
Someone who is suave is charming, polite, and elegant, but may be insincere.
may be hamstrung
Earlier Monday, college students around Florida rallied to demand Zimmerman's arrest, though authorities may be hamstrung by a state law that allows people to defend themselves with deadly force.
If you hamstring someone, you make it very difficult for them to take any action.
If you hamstring someone, you make it very difficult for them to take any action.
2012年3月19日 星期一
a swanky SoHo clothing store
A homeless man accused of swiping a beloved rabbit from a the window of a swanky SoHo clothing store said loneliness drove him commit the crime.
swanky
If you describe something as swanky, you mean that it is fashionable and expensive. (INFORMAL)
swanky
If you describe something as swanky, you mean that it is fashionable and expensive. (INFORMAL)
beef jerky
A man stranded for three days on a snowy mountain road in Montana attributed his survival to God, a rationed supply of beef jerky and the video game "Angry Birds" that he played on his cellphone to keep his wits.
After discovering he had no phone reception and concluding that nobody else would brave the remote road in the blustery weather, the 42-year-old postal employee took stock: He had a pouch of beef jerky, some water and a little coffee.
jerky
AmE meat that has been cut into thin pieces and dried in the sun or with smoke
take stock (of something)
After discovering he had no phone reception and concluding that nobody else would brave the remote road in the blustery weather, the 42-year-old postal employee took stock: He had a pouch of beef jerky, some water and a little coffee.
jerky
AmE meat that has been cut into thin pieces and dried in the sun or with smoke
take stock (of something)
to examine a situation carefully After two days of record snowfalls, millions of Americans began digging out and taking stock of storm damage.
I was floored。
"He kissed me on the lips and said, 'I have to tell you something. I'm not that little kid anymore. I'm a man. I fell in love with you he first day I saw you and I've loved you all these years.' I was floored。
floor2 v [T]
to surprise or shock someone so much that they do not know what to say or do
A couple of the questions completely floored me.
floor2 v [T]
to surprise or shock someone so much that they do not know what to say or doA couple of the questions completely floored me.2012年3月17日 星期六
split-level home
Kassie Holland, who lives next door, said she would often see Bales playing with his two kids and the family together at the modern split-level home.
A split-level home(also called a tri-level home) is a style of house in which the floor levels are staggered, so that the "main" level of the house (e.g. the level that usually contains the front entry), is halfway between the the upper and lower floors. The main level typically contains common living areas (a living room, kitchen, dining room, and/or family room). There are typically two short sets ofstairs, one running upward to a bedroom level, and one going downward toward a basement area.
A split-level home(also called a tri-level home) is a style of house in which the floor levels are staggered, so that the "main" level of the house (e.g. the level that usually contains the front entry), is halfway between the the upper and lower floors. The main level typically contains common living areas (a living room, kitchen, dining room, and/or family room). There are typically two short sets ofstairs, one running upward to a bedroom level, and one going downward toward a basement area.
2012年3月5日 星期一
redshirting
Morley Safer reports on the rising trend of "redshirting," delaying kindergarten until children are 6 years old. Will this make these students more successful in school and life?
Academic redshirting: The practice of postponing an age-eligible child's kindergarten entry by a year, typically one whose birthday is very close to the cut-off date. Academic redshirting is often done in order to provide some extra time for social, intellectual or physical maturation.
In rare cases, a child may be academically redshirted in order to give him the advantage of an extra year's development when playing sports in high school.
2012年3月3日 星期六
fear mongering
But that's done little to quiet critics who see such legislation as right-wing fear mongering.
Fear mongering(orscaremongeringor scare tactics) is the use of fearto influence the opinions and actions of others towards some specific end.
Fear mongering(orscaremongeringor scare tactics) is the use of fearto influence the opinions and actions of others towards some specific end.
Go Viral
Birth control witness panel photo – made up completely of men – goes viral
Go Viral is a term taken from a virus which can spread from one location into another almost on its own. This is the best scenario in marketing because it is as if the thing has a life of its own and could spread like a wildfire.
Go Viral is a term taken from a virus which can spread from one location into another almost on its own. This is the best scenario in marketing because it is as if the thing has a life of its own and could spread like a wildfire.
Shock jock
President Obama calls Sandra Fluke, student labeled a ‘slut’ by Rush Limbaugh; Santorum says shock jock's comments were 'absurd'
Shock jock is a slang term used to describe a type of any radiobroadcaster (sometimes a disc jockey) who attracts attention using humor that a significant portion of the listening audience may find offensive. The term is usually used pejoratively to describe provocative or irreverent broadcasters whose mannerisms, statements and actions are typically offensive to many listeners. It is a general-media term, rarely or never used within the radio industry.
Shock jock is a slang term used to describe a type of any radiobroadcaster (sometimes a disc jockey) who attracts attention using humor that a significant portion of the listening audience may find offensive. The term is usually used pejoratively to describe provocative or irreverent broadcasters whose mannerisms, statements and actions are typically offensive to many listeners. It is a general-media term, rarely or never used within the radio industry.
2012年3月1日 星期四
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