kneel

kneel 

(verb)

= to go down a position where one or both knees rest on the floor

Examples

He knelt down and prayed.

He knelt on the turf to get a closer look at the hamsters.

He knelt on one knee to propose to his girlfriend.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneel

Here are a few more examples using "kneel":

She knelt beside the child to tie his shoelaces.

The soldiers were instructed to kneel during the ceremony.

They knelt together in prayer at the church.

After a long day, she knelt on the grass to rest her legs.

Some synonyms for "kneel":

Bow

Genuflect

Crouch

Bend

Squat

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What does "kneel" mean?

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A) Get down on knees

B) Stand up tall

C) Sit on a chair

D) Lie flat on back

 

lose your touch

 

lose your touch

= to lose the skill, ability, or finesse that one once had in a particular area

Mark used to be great at finding good deals in the stock market, but lately, he feels like he has lost his touch.

Mark 曾經擅長在股市找到好交易，但最近他覺得自己已經不如從前。

Having not played for a while, Susan fears she has lost her touch in tennis.

由於好一陣子沒有打球，Susan 擔心自己在網球上已經不如從前。

After years away from painting, she worries she has lost her touch.

經過多年未畫畫，她擔心自己已經不如從前。

The mechanic used to fix cars with ease, but now he thinks he has lost his touch.

那位汽車修理工曾經輕鬆修理車輛，但現在他認為自己已經不如從前。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "lose your touch":

Synonyms

Decline in skill 

Fade in proficiency  

Deteriorate in skill

Antonyms

Maintain your touch

Excel

Enhance skills

Improve 

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01. In the context of professional skills, which of the following best describes the meaning of "lose your touch"?

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A) To become more skilled

B) To forget how to do something you once did well

C) To learn something new

D) To help others improve

02. What does "lose your touch" mean?

#English

A) Gain new skills

B) Improve your abilities

C) Become less skilled

D) Maintain your talent

amateur hour

amateur hour

= a very poor performance or situation that lacks professionalism or skill

Trying to fix my smartphone without any tools was definitely amateur hour, so I ended up going to a repair shop.

試圖在沒有任何工具的情況下修理我的智能手機絕對是業餘水準的表現，所以我最終去了修理店。

His attempt at cooking the complex dish was a disaster; it was pure amateur hour.

他試著烹飪那道複雜的菜餚，但結果是一場災難；簡直是純粹鬧劇的表現。

The team's presentation was riddled with careless mistakes; it felt like amateur hour.

這個團隊的演示充滿了粗心大意的錯誤；感覺就像外行。

The manager's handling of the crisis was so unprofessional, it felt like amateur hour in the office.

經理處理危機的方式非常不專業，讓人感覺辦公室像是鬧劇。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "amateur hour":

Synonyms:

Unprofessionalism

Incompetence 

Rookie mistake

Novice error

Antonyms:

Expertise

Professionalism

Competence

Skillfulness 

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01. What does the term "amateur hour" most likely mean when used to describe a performance or situation?

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A) A professional-level performance

B) A poor or unskilled performance

C) An average performance

D) A performance that is well-

02. What does "amateur hour" mean?

#English

A) A professional event

B) A time for beginners

C) A casual gathering

D) A skilled performance

 

canvass

 

canvass

= to review or propose an idea for discussion 

Before amending the policy, my boss decided to canvass the staff for their opinions.

Before implementing the new regulations, Mark decided to canvass his colleagues for their thoughts and suggestions.

Mark will canvass the community to gather opinions on the proposed changes to the local park.

Before finalizing the project timeline, Susan will canvass the team to see if anyone has concerns about the deadlines.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "canvass":

Synonyms:

Survey  

Consult

Interview

Gather opinions

Review

Antonyms:

Ignore 

Overlook

Disregard

Neglect

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What does the word "canvass" mean?

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A) Gather opinions

B) Prepare a meal

C) Paint a picture

D) Write an essay

call it a night

 

call it a night

= to end an activity for the evening  

We’ve been playing games for hours; I think it’s time to call it a night.

She was feeling tired after the long day, so she suggested they call it a night.

After several meetings, we decided to call it a night and continue tomorrow.

The party was fun, but by 2 AM, we decided to call it a night.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "call it a night":

Synonyms:

Wrap it up

End the evening

Finish up

Quit for the night 

Antonyms:

Keep going

Continue

Stay up

Carry on 

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What does "call it a night" mean?

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A) Start a party

B) End the day

C) Go to work

D) Cook dinner

impunity

impunity

(noun)

= the exemption from punishment

Examples

The criminals blatantly break the law with apparent impunity.

In the US, the government can act with impunity.

He felt a sense of impunity when he realized that no one was watching him peep in the street.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impunity

Some additional examples using "impunity":

Corruption often allows powerful individuals to operate with impunity.

Activists are fighting against the culture of impunity surrounding human rights violations.

The journalist exposed how certain groups act with impunity in their criminal activities.

She was shocked to learn that the company could pollute the river with impunity.

Some synonyms for "impunity":

Immunity

Exemption

Freedom from punishment

Sanction

Protection

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What does the word "impunity" mean?

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A) Freedom from punishment

B) A feeling of regret

C) A sudden change

D) A type of disease

恭喜發財 !

 

新一年 恭喜發財, 祝大家 心想事成 身體健康!

Happy New Year! I wish everyone prosperity, may your dreams come true, and good health throughout the year!

:)

be out to lunch

be out to lunch

= to describe a person is being unreasonable or not thinking clearly

Mark was out to lunch during the meeting because he completely missed the main points in the report.

Mark was out to lunch yesterday when he completely forgot about the deadline for the project.  

Susan was out to lunch during the team meeting when she repeatedly misquoted the figures from the report.

Susan was out to lunch and couldn't answer the questions.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "be out to lunch":

Synonyms:

Distracted

Absent-minded

Unfocused

Daydreaming 

Antonyms:

Alert

Attentive

Engaged

Focused

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What does "be out to lunch" mean?

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A) To take a break

B) To be distracted

C) To have lunch

D) To work hard

 

impeach

impeach

(verb)

= to charge a public official with misconduct

Examples

The South Korean opposition filed a motion to impeach the president.

The committee voted to impeach the financial secretary after allegations of corruption.

Congress decided to impeach the president after finding sufficient evidence.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impeach

Some additional examples using "impeach":

Activists rallied to impeach the mayor, citing numerous ethical violations.

The historical context of the decision to impeach the official was debated by political analysts.

The process to impeach a sitting president can be lengthy and complex.

Public opinion polls indicated that many voters supported efforts to impeach the councilman.

Some synonyms for "impeach":

Charge

Accuse

Indict 

Disqualify 

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What does it mean to "impeach" a government official?

#English

A) To support them

B) To remove from office

C) To promote them

D) To ignore wrongdoing

 

Quiz Of The Day

 Which sentence is correct?

#English

A) She go to the market.

B) He goes to the store.

C) They going to school.

D) I is very happy.

out of the loop

 

out of the loop

= someone is unaware or uninformed about what is happening in a particular situation

I have been out of the loop regarding my former company since I left the company.

我自從離開前公司以來，對於公司的情況完全不知情。

Because of her long absence, Susan was completely out of the loop regarding the changes in the department this year.

由於她長時間缺席，Susan對於今年部門的變化完全不知情。

Mark felt out of the loop after missing the team meeting where important updates were shared.

Mark在錯過了分享重要更新的團隊會議後感到不知情。

Despite her efforts to catch up, Susan felt out of the loop during the discussion about the company's new strategy.

儘管她努力想要跟上，Susan在討論公司的新策略時仍感到不知情。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "out of the loop":

Synonyms 

Out of touch

Disconnected

In the dark

Antonyms

Informed

Aware

Updated  

004 out of the loop

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01. In a company meeting, Jessica realized she was "out of the loop". What is the most likely situation she was experiencing?

#English

A) She had just received new information about a project.

B) She was familiar with the latest changes and updates.

C) She felt uninformed about recent developments being discussed.

D) She was leading the discussion effectively.

02. What does it mean to be "out of the loop"?

#English

A) Informed about events

B) Not aware of updates

C) Involved in discussions

D) Leading the team

a wild goose chase

 

a wild goose chase

= a pursuit that is foolish and likely futile, often involving a search for something that is either elusive or nonexistent 

Looking for that book published 100 years ago turned out to be a wild goose chase.

尋找那本於一百年前出版的書籍，結果變成了一場徒勞無功的追逐。

Chasing after rumors of a hidden treasure in the old ruins became a wild goose chase, with nothing but disappointment.

白費力氣地找尋傳聞中有關舊遺跡的隱藏寶藏，只留下失望。

Searching for the missing files turned out to be a wild goose chase, as they had been deleted long ago.

尋找丟失的檔案結果徒勞無功，因為它們早已被刪除。

Hunting for that limited-edition sneaker turned into a wild goose chase, as they were sold out everywhere.

找尋那雙限量版運動鞋變成了一場勞而無功的事，因為它們到處都售罄了。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "a wild goose chase":

Synonyms:

Fool's errand 

Pointless pursuit

Fruitless quest 

Antonyms:

Purposeful search

Successful endeavor

Meaningful pursuit

Productive investigation

Worthwhile quest

003 a wild goose chase

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What does the phrase "wild goose chase" mean in the context of the sentence: "Looking for that book published 100 years ago turned out to be a wild goose chase"?

#English

A) Treasure hunt

B) Fool's errand

C) Goose race

D) Fun-filled escapade 

bitty

 

bitty

= to describe something that is made up of many small, different parts or components

The police just found a few bitty pieces of evidence in the murder case.

He had a bitty collection of coins from different countries.

The recipe was easy to follow, with bitty steps laid out clearly.

Her notes were just bitty thoughts jotted down on scraps of paper.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "bitty":

Synonyms:

Small

Tiny

Fragmented

Little 

Antonyms:

Whole

Complete

Entire

Large

Significant

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What does "bitty" mean?

#English

A) Small and fragmented

B) Large and heavy

C) Quick and energetic

D) Bright and colorful

barmaid

 

barmaid

= a woman who serves drinks in a bar 

The barmaid stole money from the old man to pay for a luxury holiday.

The barmaid always greeted customers with a warm smile and a friendly chat.

When the regulars came in, the barmaid knew just what drinks to prepare without asking.

Mark often visited the pub where the barmaid remembered his favorite drink and made him feel at home.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "barmaid":

Synonyms:

Bartender (gender-neutral) 

Drink server

Pub staff

Bar staff

Antonyms:

Patron (a customer at the bar)

Customer 

Client

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What is a barmaid?

#English

A) A type of shoe

B) A female bartender

C) A dance style

D) A cooking tool