介绍:
1) The Graveyard Shift
-Tim is always tired because he has to work the graveyard shift.
-Young and inexperienced employees are often forced to work the graveyard shift.
-I want to listen to David's show but he works the graveyard shift.
Meaning: Anti-social work hours, usually a night shift
Etymology: Implies that during the hours you work your office is as quiet as a graveyard.
2) Skid Row
-Tina was worried about her brother's safety because he lives on skid row.
-John was saving up money to move out of skid row.
-Bill tries to avoid going to skid row even though he has friends there.
Meaning: A run down area
Etymology: The term "skid road" dates back to the 17th century, when it referred to a log road, used to skid or drag logs through woods. The source of the term "skid road" as an urban district is generally identified as originating in either Seattle or Vancouver.
3) Pull The Plug
-Ben did not trust that his team could finish their product before the deadline so he decided to pull the plug
-A lack of resources meant the company had to pull the plug on their project.
-The competition was too intense so they decided to pull the plug.
Meaning: To put and end to a operation.
Etymology: Pulling a plug on a TV or an electrical device.
