BECS # 17 - 语言点 biz - to pull an all-nighter / to burn the midnight oil

Key Phrases:

to pull an all-nighter = 晚上不睡觉加班/读书

to burn the midnight oil = 晚上不睡觉加班/读书 - 不一定是100%不睡觉的 -- 大概是凌晨才睡

Example conversation:


JOHN: Fred, are you ready for tomorrow?
FRED: John, no. We had some major changes at the last minute. Therefore, I am going to have to pull an all-nighter.

JOHN: You're going to have to pull an all-nighter?
FRED: Yes. I am going to have to burn the midnight oil.














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BECS # 16 - 语言点 biz - to pull out all the stops

Key Phrase:

to pull out all the stops = 拼命地作事情

Example Conversation:

BOSS: John, you're not working hard enough. I want you to pull out all the stops.

JOHN: But Mr. Smith I am trying my hardest. I am already pulling out all the stops!

BOSS: Are you? Are you working overtime? No. Are you working on the weekends? No. Are you hiring temporary staff? No. OK then! So you are NOT pulling out all the stops! GET BUSY!

JOHN: Yes sir!






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