a lame duck (a person or thing that is disabled, helpless, or in trouble and needs help) Lucy always has to have a lame duck to look after. Ethan is just a lame duck manager who cannot even set clear goals for his team. lame duck – English …
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ahead of the pack (more successful than those people you are competing with) This kind of technique will keep you ahead of the pack. In terms of providing good service to customers, our company is way ahead of the pack. ahead of the pack – English Vocabulary
Read More »a fine kettle of fish
a fine kettle of fish (a real mess, a very difficult or awkward situation) That’s a fine kettle of fish. The traffic is starting to back up, and I have a flight to catch. Someone has eaten my dinner. This is a fine kettle of fish! fine …
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a finger in every pie (involved in many different activities) Consult Evan before you make a decision on investing; he has a finger in every pie. Samsung has a finger in every pie in the technology world. finger in every pie – English Vocabulary
Read More »hard nut to crack
a hard nut to crack (something that is difficult to do or understand) This problem is indeed a hard nut to crack. The fourth question in the exam was a hard nut to crack. hard nut to crack – English Vocabulary
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