Strike oil

Strike oil

Meaning

1. To achieve great success or to become very rich.

Examples

1. They struck oil after launching a new product.

2. He had worked on that problem for a week before he struck oil.

References

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/strike-oil

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/strike--oil

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Debut

Debut 

Word form

Noun / Verb

Meanings 

1. (Noun) A first public performance.

2. (Verb) To perform to the public for the first time.

Examples 

1. He gave a debut performance in Germany.

2. He made his acting debut at age 8 in the movie called ‘Big and little Wong Tin Bar’.

3. Apple debuted their new Macs last month. 

References  

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/debut

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/debut_1

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Abraham Cahan Quote

Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be. 

Abraham Cahan 

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Blossom

Blossom (V. / N.)

Meanings

1. (V.) To produce flowers.

2. (N.) All the flowers on a tree.

Examples

[V.]

1. The tree is beginning to blossom.

[N.]

1. The cherry blossom season is relatively short.

2. The tree is very beautiful when it comes into blossom.

References

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/blossom

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/blossom

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Robert Kiyosaki Quote

The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way. 

Robert Kiyosaki

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Vile

Vile (Adj.)

Meaning

Extremely unpleasant.

Examples

1. I am in a vile mood today.

2. The bathroom was filthy and had a vile smell.

Remark

Filthy - Extremely dirty

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/filthy

References

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/vile

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/vile

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Benjamin Franklin Quote

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 

Benjamin Franklin 

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Adept (Adj. / N.)

Adept (Adj. / N.) 

Meanings

1. (Adj.) Very skilled.

2. (N.) An expert.

Examples

[Adept (Adj.)]

1. He is adept at swimming. 

2. He was recognized as an adept footballer at a young age by representing Victoria at under-12 level.

[Adept (N.)]

1. Mark is an adept at Chinese chess.

References

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/adept_1

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/adept

http://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/9855/adept-at-versus-adept-in

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Mahatma Gandhi Quote

An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. 

Mahatma Gandhi 

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He is (?) at swimming.

adept

adopt

like

prefers

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Abraham Lincoln Quote

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. 

Abraham Lincoln 

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Put across

Put across

Meaning

To express one’s ideas clearly to someone.  

Examples

1. I hope I can put my ideas across.

2. Social media can be a useful way of putting across no-smoking messages.

References

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/put-sth-across?q=put+across

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/put_something_across

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/put-across

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Buddha Quote

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. 

Buddha 

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Squander

squander (v.)

Meaning

To waste money, time, an opportunity, etc.

Examples

1. Manchester United squandered too many chances in the match.

2. He doesn’t love you anymore. Don’t squander your affection on him.

References

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/squander

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/squander

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William Hazlitt Quote

The more we do, the more we can do. 

William Hazlitt 

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Fall out

Fall out

Meanings

1.  Hair or a tooth becomes loose.

2.  To argue with someone.

3.  (The  military) To dismiss. 

Examples

1. Her hair started to fall out when she was 50.

2. We have fallen out with our neighbour.

References

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/fall-out

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fall-out

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Walt Disney Quote

If you can dream it, you can do it. 

Walt Disney

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A snow job

A snow job

Meaning

An attempt to deceive someone by exaggeration.

Examples

1. Mark gave his teacher a snow job but she didn’t believe his story.

2. My financial planner’s claiming that it’s a promise to get a return of 40 per cent a year on my investments but that’s just a snow job. 

References

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20job

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/snow+job 

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Kobe Bryant Quote

The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. 

Kobe Bryant 

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Mark gave his teacher a (?) job but she didn’t believe his story.

1. difficult

2. day

3. good

4. snow

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Rose Kennedy Quote

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments. 

Rose Kennedy  

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William Feather Quote

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.  

William Feather 

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Fall through

Fall through

Meaning: 

To fail.

Example

My holiday plans fell through because my leg was broken last week.

Reference

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/fall+through

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Babe Ruth Quote

You just can't beat the person who never gives up. 

Babe Ruth

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Chasing one’s tail

Chasing one’s tail

Meaning

To be busy doing lots of things but not achieving very much

Example

I have been chasing my tail all day, but I still can't solve the problem.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/zht/詞典/英語/be-chasing-your-tail

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Joyce Brothers Quote

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. 

Joyce Brothers 

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At someone’s beck and call

At someone’s beck and call

Meaning

At someone’s service

Examples

1. Jeffrey is at your beck and call if you should need anything while you are in town.

2. Mark expects his servants to be at his beck and call.

Remark

Beck - Meaning: A gesture of beckoning or summons.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/beck#websters

Reference

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/at+beck+and+call

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Willie Nelson Quote

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.

Willie Nelson

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