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?

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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  

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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?

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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"?

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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

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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"?

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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?

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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?

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A) A type of shoe

B) A female bartender

C) A dance style

D) A cooking tool