English in the News–Come Hell or High Water 無論天崩地裂
Come hell or high water—無論天崩地裂，不論發生何事 This is used to say that something will definitely happen or be done even though other events or situation might make it difficult. (It means one is determined to get it done no matter what.) Examples: I’ll get you to the airport by noon, come hell or high water! Come hell...Continue reading
English in the News– Dodge a Bullet 躲過一劫，逃過一劫
Dodge a bullet: To narrowly avoid something or some situation that turns out to be disastrous, dangerous or harmful; To have a narrow escape 躲過一劫，逃過一劫 Example: A: I heard John has become a drug addict and is living out of his car now. B: Gee, I broke up with him years ago. Looks like I...Continue reading
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