Monday, March 31, 2008

make a meal out of something

He really made a meal out of that job - what a waste of time.

in the interest of time

In the interest
of time, we'll skip the introduction of today's lecturer.

read between the lines

Reading between the lines, I think they might be hiding some problems.

Friday, March 28, 2008

pull out all the stops

She pulled out all the stops to get her business plan ready in time.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

draw a line

I think we should draw a line under our past problems and move forward.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

insight

I'm bubbling
with insights that drive me at full throttle.

in the pipeline

There's a re-design of the website in the pipeline.

Monday, March 24, 2008

It's gonna be too hard

I have to work very hard this coming two weeks.
I will take care of myself.

my lips are sealed

My lips are sealed - I promise I won't tell anyone.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

curiosity

We need curiosity to push us to find answers to questions demanding attention.

heyday

Traditional media had their heyday, but now no one's confined to newspapers and magazines.

Friday, March 21, 2008

brush up

I need to brush up my French before my holiday next month.

a hot potato

The single mother issue is a political hot potato.

going places

Look out for JERO - he is going places with "The Ocean Snow"

money money money

Always funny!

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

stem from

It's opened doors to global dialogues stemming from new technologies.

Tomorrow is a holiday

Ten more hours to work.
It's not a big deal.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

obligation

Employees are under no obligation to join the employee stock ownership program.

lots of work to do

Just go on little by little.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Existence.

Well,what does it matter?

will

A legacy is a gift by will, especially of money or other personal property.

steal the show

He only has a small role, but steals the show with his intense performance.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Madonna inducted into Rock Hall

Madonna is a rock star....?
She's a lucky star :D

Be more proactive

Take responsibility for your work.
Don't forget it.

smell blood

The media smelled blood and demanded that the President be impeached.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

run out of steam

The plan ran out of steam as people lost interest.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

canny

A kind heart must not run rampant over a canny head.

hit the ground running

We have to make preparations so that we can hit the ground running when the new system of medical fee starts in April.

Monday, March 10, 2008

on their high horse

If anyone makes a mistake, he is always the first to get on his high horse.

Friday, March 07, 2008

pass the buck

He's not a very good manager; he's always passing the buck to his subordinates.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Bjork's Tibet cry angers fans in China

have time on your hands

In prison, of course, you have a lot of time on your hands.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

young at heart

Grandpa is 71 but still very young at heart. He's great fun.

change hands

The company has changed hands several times since last year.

living legacy

He's donating most of his personal fortune as a living legacy.

on hand

Riot police are on hand in case any fighting breaks out.

Sunday, March 02, 2008

for the first time

For the first time since 2002,I may be able to go on a trip.
I hope my dream will come true.

non-burnable

When is non-burnable trash day?

I want to throw them all away!

pour your heart out

He sat down last night and poured his heart out to me about the divorce.

Don't panic

Focus on clear and present danger.
poco a poco.

set your heart on

I've set my heart on becoming an artist.

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