follow suit

 

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follow suit

= to take similar action or adopt the same approach as someone else  

After seeing the success of our rival’s latest innovative product, we decided to follow suit.

看到我們競爭對手最新創新產品的成功後，我們決定仿效。

After Mark noticed that his friends were saving money by cooking at home, he decided to follow suit.

Mark注意到他的朋友們透過在家做飯省錢後，決定仿效他們的做法。

After witnessing the success of local businesses going green, Mark decided to follow suit and adopt sustainable practices in his own store.

見證了當地企業走向環保的成功後，Mark決定跟進，在自己的店裡採用可持續的做法。

When Susan saw her peers taking online courses to further their education, she decided to follow suit.

當Susan看到她的同儕參加線上課程進修時，她決定仿效。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "follow suit":

Synonyms

Adopt the same approach

Imitate

Copy 

Antonyms  

Depart

Resist

Reject

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What does the phrase "follow suit" mean?

A) To make a fashion statement

B) To imitate or do the same as someone else

C) To change direction

D) To play a card game

take someone to the cleaner’s

 

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take someone to the cleaner’s

= to unfairly taking a lot of money from someone 

The foreign buyer believed the local agent took him to the cleaner’s due to all those hidden fees and taxes.

外國買家認為當地代理商因為那些隱藏費用和稅金而敲了他一筆。

Mark hired a contractor for home renovations but felt he was taken to the cleaner’s when the final bill included unexpected costs for materials and labor.

Mark聘請了承包商進行房屋裝修，但當最終帳單包含意想不到的材料和人工費用時，他覺得自己被敲了一筆。

Susan felt she was taken to the cleaner’s after buying a used car that came with a hidden list of repairs that the seller hadn’t disclosed.

Susan在購買了一輛附帶賣方未透露的隱藏維修清單的二手車後，覺得自己被敲了一筆。

Mark sought help from a tax preparer who promised to maximize his refund. He ended up feeling taken to the cleaner’s when he discovered he was charged excessively for basic services.

Mark向一位承諾讓他得到最多退稅額的報稅員尋求幫助。當他發現自己被收取過高的基本服務費用時，最終覺得自己被敲了一筆。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "take someone to the cleaner’s":

Synonyms 

Cheat

Con 

Rip off 

Rob

Antonyms

Compensate

Reimburse 

Treat justly

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What does the phrase "take someone to the cleaner’s" mean?

A) To help someone with their laundry

B) To cheat or swindle someone, often financially

C) To take someone out for a meal

D) To give someone a makeover

cut corners

 cut corners

= to do something in the easiest, quickest, or least expensive way, often by ignoring rules or omitting important steps

Mark decided to cut corners on the project to meet the tight deadline.

To save money, Mark cut corners by skipping some safety checks.

To meet the deadline, Susan cut corners and skipped some testing phases.

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What does "cut corners" mean?

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A) Do extra work carefully

B) Follow all the rules

C) Take the easiest way

D) Spend more time

break the ice

 break the ice

= to initiate a conversation

Mark cracked a joke about the rainy weather to break the ice with the new coworkers in the elevator.

Susan offered a warm smile and a handshake to break the ice as soon as she met her new neighbors.

Mark told a funny story to break the ice at the new team meeting.

Susan shared an interesting fact to break the ice during the team introduction.

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01. Question: What does "break the ice" mean?   

A) Start a conversation

B) End a meeting

C) Break a piece of ice

D) Freeze water  

02. Question: Which situation best illustrates "breaking the ice"?   

A) A speaker starts with a joke to relax the audience

B) Two strangers avoid eye contact in silence

C) A person remains silent during the meeting

D) A team members ignore each other during work  

the gift that keeps on giving

 

the gift that keeps on giving

= something that continues to provide benefits, enjoyment, or value over time

For Mark, his love for reading is the gift that keeps on giving; each book opens up new ideas.

對Mark來說，他對閱讀的熱愛是取之不盡的寶藏；每一本書都為他開啟新的想法。

Susan found that volunteering was the gift that keeps on giving, as it enriched her life and helped others.

Susan發現義工服務是會持續帶來回報的事，因為它豐富了她的人生，也幫助了他人。

Mark believes that his exercise routine is the gift that keeps on giving because it improves his health over time.

Mark 相信他的運動習慣是長期受益的投資，因為它隨著時間改善他的健康。

Investing in lifelong learning is like the gift that keeps on giving; the knowledge I gain always benefits me.

投資在終身學習上就像受用無窮的寶藏；我獲得的知識總是讓我受益。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "the gift that keeps on giving":

Synonyms

Lasting benefit

Continuous reward 

Long-term blessing

Antonyms

One-time benefit 

Short-lived advantage

Limited value 

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01. Which of the following best illustrates the idea of "the gift that keeps on giving"?

A) A one-time donation to a charity that helps feed families in need

B) An investment in renewable energy that generates ongoing savings

C) A gift voucher that can only be used once

D) A souvenir purchased on vacation

02. What does "the gift that keeps on giving" mean?

A) A gift with lasting value

B) A gift you forget soon

C) A gift you return later

D) A gift that breaks fast

test the limits of something

 

test the limits of something

= to push the boundaries or explore the maximum capabilities of a particular object, idea, or system 

Mark wanted to test the limits of his endurance by running a marathon.

Mark想透過跑馬拉松來挑戰自己的極限。

Susan decided to test the limits of her creativity by entering a design competition.

Susan決定參加設計比賽來測試自己的創意極限。

During their project, Mark and Susan aimed to test the limits of the new software’s capabilities.

在專案進行期間，Mark和Susan的目標是測試這套新軟體的極限。

The engineers decided to test the limits of the new supercar to explore its maximum performance capabilities. 

工程師們決定將這輛新超跑推向極限，以探索其最高性能表現。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "test the limits of":

Synonyms

Push the boundaries

Explore the limits 

Maximize performance

Antonyms

Stay within limits

Follow guidelines

Accept constraints 

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01. What does it mean to "test the limits of something"?

A) To ignore boundaries and act recklessly

B) To explore the maximum capacity or potential of a concept, idea, or system

C) To evaluate the minimum requirements for success

D) To avoid pushing boundaries for fear of failure

02. What does "test the limits of something" mean?

A) Break the object

B) Explore its maximum use

C) Ignore the rules

D) Avoid trying