from pillar to post

 from pillar to post

= to be moved or sent around in a chaotic or confusing manner

During the earthquake, tourists were moved from pillar to post as flights were canceled and rerouted.

After the storm, the residents were sent from pillar to post as emergency services struggled to restore order.

During the renovation, we were shuffled from pillar to post as the construction schedule kept changing.

In the aftermath of the merger, employees felt like they were being sent from pillar to post without clear communication about their roles.

Some synonyms for "from pillar to post":

Back and forth

To and fro 

Here and there

Round and round

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chant

 chant

= to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously, often in a rhythmic and melodic manner 

The fans kept chanting the team’s official song, rallying support for their favorite football club during the match.

The team’s supporters chanted their victory song as they celebrated in the streets.

The children gathered in a circle, chanting their favorite nursery rhymes with enthusiasm.

Some synonyms for "chant":

Chorus

Recite

Sing

Intone

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Give the green light

Give the green light

= To grant permission for someone to do something.

准許;放行;

After reviewing the current situation, the manager finally gave the green light to start the new project.

在審查了目前的情況後，經理最終准許啟動新項目。

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Herald

Herald

= To announce something that is about to happen.

宣佈;

The president-elect heralded a new policy regarding import taxes.

當選總統宣布了一項有關進口稅的新政策。

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hit back

hit back 

= to retaliate

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Examples

When the journalist criticized the human resource policies, the government immediately hit back by publishing a series of articles.

Susan hit back at the scandals with persuasive arguments.

After falling behind in the first half, my favorite football team immediately hit back with two incredible goals.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20back

 

Here are more examples of using "hit back":

When our main competitors lowered their product prices, our company immediately decided to hit back by launching a new product.

When the bully pushed me, I decided to hit back and stand up for myself. 

The government hit back at critics by highlighting its accomplishments in office.

Some synonyms for "hit back":

Retaliate 

Counterattack

Rebut

Strike back

Answer back

Take revenge 

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breakthrough

 breakthrough

= a significant advance or development 

The logic of the new software represents a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, allowing machines to learn faster and more efficiently with limited resources.

The discovery of a new vaccine represents a breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases, potentially saving millions of lives.

The invention of 5G technology is a breakthrough in telecommunications, enabling faster data transfer and improved connectivity for smart devices.

The creation of a new lightweight, super-strong material is a breakthrough that could revolutionize industries such as aerospace and construction.

Some synonyms for "breakthrough":

Advancement

Innovation

Discovery

Progress

Development

Revolution 

Milestone

Pioneering 

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