lipstick on a pig

 lipstick on a pig

= to making superficial or cosmetic changes to something in an attempt to make it seem more attractive or acceptable, while the underlying flaws or issues remain unchanged  

The company tried to improve sales by changing only the packaging, but it was just lipstick on a pig; the product still had many quality issues that needed to be addressed. 

The school painted the old classrooms and added new signs, but it was just lipstick on a pig; the outdated facilities still needed major renovations.

The restaurant updated its menu design, but it was just lipstick on a pig; the food quality hadn’t improved at all.

The tech company released a new software update that looked nice, but users felt it was just lipstick on a pig because the major bugs remained.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "lipstick on a pig":

Synonyms:

Cosmetic changes

Window dressing

Surface-level improvements

Superficial fixes 

Antonyms:

Genuine improvement

Real change

Substantial reform

Meaningful enhancement

Fundamental solution

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all that jazz

 all that jazz

= "and other similar things" or "etcetera"

He loves to talk about his hobbies—music, painting, and all that jazz.

She enjoys outdoor activities—hiking, biking, camping, and all that jazz.

The meeting will cover our goals, strategies, and all that jazz.

The event will feature live music, food, drinks, and all that jazz.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "all that jazz":

Synonyms

Etcetera

And so on

And everything else

All that stuff

Antonyms

Nothing else

Just that

No more

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revamp

revamp

= to renovate, improve, or revise something 

修改;改建;

The company decided to revamp its office to provide a better working environment for its employees.

該公司決定改造辦公室，以便為員工提供更好的工作環境。

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put your foot down

put your foot down

= to take a decisive action to prevent a situation that you disagree with 

堅決反對;

When discussing the buyout scandal involving the company, the CEO put his foot down, stating that no buyouts or acquisitions would occur this year.

在討論涉及公司的收購醜聞時，首席執行官堅決反對，聲明今年不會進行任何收購或合併。

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blue-blooded

 blue-blooded

= someone who comes from a royal or noble family 

Mark expected his son to marry someone blue-blooded to maintain the family’s status.

Throughout history, blue-blooded families often held significant power and influence in society.

Despite her love for a commoner, Sarah felt pressured to find a blue-blooded partner, as her parents insisted on maintaining their prestigious lineage.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "blue-blooded":

Synonyms

Aristocratic

Noble

Elite

Patrician

Highborn

Antonyms

Common

Ordinary

Lowborn

Proletarian

Working-class

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in pursuit of

in pursuit of 

(phrase)

= trying to achieve something 

Examples 

The scientist conducted lots of painstaking research in pursuit of new discoveries.

Mark moved to Japan in pursuit of a better retirement lifestyle.

She would do anything in pursuit of wealth and success.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of

 

Here are more examples of using "in pursuit of ":

The artist traveled the world in pursuit of inspiration for her next masterpiece.

In pursuit of better health, he adopted a new diet and exercise routine.

The journalist worked tirelessly in pursuit of the truth behind the scandal.

They launched a campaign in pursuit of environmental sustainability.

Some synonyms for "in pursuit of":

In search of

In quest of 

Chasing

Aiming for

Seeking

Working towards

Hunting for

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