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Linmania: The perfect storm

The perfect storm means conditions to create the perfect situation. 2012-02-17 11:17

Status quo?

The status quo means the way things are, good or bad. 2012-02-14 14:45

Hot point?

Hot money is the hot investor money. 2012-02-10 16:58

The tipping point?

The tipping point means the turning point. 2012-02-07 14:17

Little black book

Black books are blacklists of people who have done something wrong. 2012-02-03 13:15

Apple and Foxconn: Running rings around the iPad

To run rings around someone means you outwit and outperform your foes. 2012-01-31 10:20

He dug a hole?

Dug a hole for oneself means one has put oneself into a difficult position. 2012-01-20 10:52

Deepest pockets?

Deepest pockets refer to the richest and most resourceful people. 2012-01-17 12:42

Throwing a bone

"Throw me a bone" means "have mercy". 2012-01-13 11:03

His hands are tied?

Hands tied means one is restrained by some kind of restrictions. 2012-01-10 10:34

Tail wind?

Tail wind means extra help that contributes to one's cause. 2012-01-06 10:52

The inner circle?

The inner circle refers to guys that form the center of a group. 2011-12-30 10:46

Catbird seat

In the catbird seat means in an advantageous position. 2011-12-28 09:12

Stuck in a rut?

Stuck in the rut means living a life that is routine and predictable. 2011-12-23 13:56

Voted with his feet?

To vote with one's feet means let one's action do the talking. 2011-12-20 14:02

Can of worms?

Opening a can of worms means broaching a problematic situation. 2011-12-16 11:23

The great leveler?

A leveler is something in front of which everyone seems equal. 2011-12-13 13:41

He waited in the wings?

Waiting in the wings means waiting for one's turn to do something. 2011-12-09 11:13

Slap on the wrist?

To give/get a slap on the wrist is to give/get a slight punishment. 2011-12-06 16:49

Out on a limb?

To "go out on limb" is to assume an obvious, dangerous risk. 2011-12-02 10:52

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Raymond Zhou

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王银泉

中国日报网特约专栏作家，英语专业教授，硕士生导师，国内知名公示语翻译研究专家。