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Zhang Xin

Not in her league?

It’s only a guess, but this does sound like a guy who fancies a woman but keeps wondering whether she’s out of his reach. 2013-07-05 10:46

Last word?

Well, at any rate let’s talk about Chinese parents, whom we all know a great deal about. 2013-07-02 10:57

Political horse trading

“Horse trading” is a metaphor. Here, it may refer to any political wheeling and dealing, using cunning and tricks to get the best deal one can get. 2013-06-28 10:45

Joined at the hip?

This means there’s an intricate correlation between the performance of the stock market and that of the job market. 2013-06-25 10:49

Jack of all trades?

With experience in news reporting, marketing and public relations, Patrick is truly a “jack of all trades.” 2013-06-24 10:26

Penny wise, pound foolish?

Our headline says this is a stupid decision, because the library, relatively speaking, costs little to run. 2013-06-18 11:13

Let nature take its course

“Let nature take its course” is a call for respect of nature against excessive trust in the human effort. 2013-06-07 10:29

Short leash?

In short, thanks to the presence of an editor, traditional newspapers are able to produce generally credible copies. 2013-06-04 14:26

Pick their poison?

“Pick your poison”means the tough choices one has to make between two alternatives, especially when neither one is an easy choice to make. 2013-05-31 13:34

Snob appeal?

In other words, they may not come here just to eat, but also to be seen – because a lot of people who are somebody are often seen here. 2013-05-28 15:32

No two ways about it?

I thought they are not good for everyone, be they 8 months, 8, 18 or 80 years old. 2013-05-24 10:40

Gamut of emotions?

My comments:If you run the gamut of emotions, you experience every kind of emotion there is. 2013-05-21 11:08

Alcohol tax hike cuts two ways

If a government raises alcohol tax in order to raise revenue, for example, it will succeed – to some extent. 2013-05-17 10:50

Don’t buy in to everything you read

Please explain “buy in” and this sentence: Don’t always buy in to all that you read in the paper. 2013-05-14 11:18

Terry Davis came out swinging

Upon checking the story, I understand that Coca-cola is accused of charging Australian consumers too much for its bubbly sugar water. 2013-05-10 11:04