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?

#English

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?

#English 

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  

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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

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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

gobsmacked

 

gobsmacked

 

(adjective)

= to describe someone who is shocked to the point of being speechless

Examples

I was absolutely gobsmacked when I heard that he had won the Nobel Prize.

I was absolutely gobsmacked when my dad won the lottery.

When she revealed her secret during the live show, everyone was gobsmacked.

Reference

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

Some additional examples using "gobsmacked":

She was gobsmacked to discover that her childhood friend had become a famous actor.

The audience was gobsmacked by the magician's incredible tricks.

He was left gobsmacked after hearing the unexpected news about his promotion.

Some synonyms for "gobsmacked":

Astonished

Astounded 

Stunned

Speechless 

Baffled 

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What does "gobsmacked" mean?

#English

A) Very happy

B) Shocked or surprised

C) Tired and weary

D) Eager to assist

Proofreading

 Which sentence contains an error?

#English

A) She enjoys reading books.

B) Their going to the park.

C) The cat is sleeping soundly.

D) He finished his homework.

up your game

 

up your game

= to improve your performance, skills, or effort in a particular area

If you want to play in the first team, you need to up your game during practice.

如果你想代表一隊參加比賽，你就需要在練習中提升自己的表現。

To succeed in this competition, you'll need to up your game.

要在這次比賽中成功，你就需要提升自己的表現。

She realized she had to up her game to meet the new job expectations.

她意識到自己必須提升表現，以滿足新工作的期望。

Susan started taking extra classes to up her game in math.

Susan開始報讀額外的數學課程，來提升自己的數學水平。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "up your game":

Synonyms:

Improve

Enhance

Boost

Elevate

Step up

Antonyms:

Decrease

Diminish

Decline

Lessen 

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01. In the following sentence, what is the implied meaning of "up your game"?

"If you want to play on the first team, you need to up your game during practice."

A) To enhance your competitive edge and demonstrate greater commitment to improvement

B) To simply participate without putting in extra effort

C) To focus on teamwork rather than individual skill development

D) To maintain your current performance without any changes

02. What does "up your game" mean?

#English

A) Work harder to improve

B) Play a video game

C) Win a competition

D) Change your strategy

Quiz Of The Day

 "During the presentation, he started to break down when discussing his struggles."

What does the sentence suggest about his reaction?

#english

A) He stayed calm.

B) He felt very upset.

C) He explained confidently.

D) He changed the topic.

look for

look for

= to search for something or to seek a person

I am looking for my keys.

I am looking for my leather purse.

Mark is looking for someone who would like to share his knowledge in AI.

She is looking for a good restaurant nearby.

The teacher is looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "looking for":

Synonyms

Searching for

Seeking

Hunting for  

Trying to find

Requesting

Antonyms

Ignoring

Neglecting 

Avoiding

Disregarding 

Rejecting

Abandoning

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What does "look for" mean?

#English

A) To search for something

B) To see something clearly

C) To miss someone

D) To wait patiently

 

unsolicitous

unsolicitous

= to describes someone who is not anxious or concerned about something 

His unsolicitous attitude during the financial conference made it clear that he was not concerned about the R&D budget.

Susan's unsolicitous approach to her friend's problems made it clear she was preoccupied with her own issues.

His unsolicitous attitude during the meeting showed he didn't care about the team’s concerns.

Her unsolicitous attitude at the party made it clear she wasn't interested in socializing.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "unsolicitous":

Synonyms:

Indifferent

Unconcerned 

Disinterested 

Antonyms:

Concerned

Caring  

Interested

Sympathetic

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What does "unsolicitous" mean?

#English

A) Indifferent to others

B) Very attentive

C) Overly eager

D) Careful and cautious

 

Quiz Of The Day

 Question: Which sentence is correct?

#English

A) She enjoy museums.

B) He going to the store.

C) They have waited since.

D) I can play guitar well.

Quiz Of The Day

 Choose the correct tense: "By the time he arrived, she _____ her homework."

#English

A) has finished

B) had finished

C) finishes

D) will finish

untie

 

untie

= to release something that is tied 

Mark untied the ribbon of the gift box to see what was inside.

Susan carefully untied the shoelaces before taking off her shoes.

Susan took a moment to untie the scarf wrapped around her neck.

The dog was excited when I untied its leash.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "untie":

Synonyms:

Unfasten

Release

Loosen

Unbind

Antonyms:

Tie

Fasten

Bind

Secure

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What does "untie" mean?

#English

A) To tie again

B) To remove a tie

C) To loosen or free

D) To make stronger