介绍:
1) By and large
-Although Rosalyn forgot her lines in the play, the play was by and large a success
-The compromise between the construction company and the native villagers by and large satisfied all parties
-Although the yacht the family stayed on was dirty, the trip to Indonesia was by and large enjoyable
Definition: In general
Etymology: As far back as the 16th century, the word "large" was used to mean that a ship was sailing with the wind at its back. Meanwhile, the much less desirable "by," or "full and by," meant the vessel was traveling into the wind. Thus, for mariners, "by and large" referred to trawling the seas in any and all directions relative to the wind.
2) Egg on face
-Gwen had an egg on her face when she yelled at her boyfriend for being with another girl at the mall, who later turned out to be his niece.
-Frank had an egg on his face when he said he could do 50 push ups, but gave up after 10
-Vincent had an egg on his face when he got lost in a mirror maze running away from the police
Definition: embarrassed
Etymology: From Vaudeville plays. Where poor performers were pelted with eggs
3) Out of Left field
-Susan Boyle's amazing singing came out of left field since she appeared clumsy
-Mr. Parker's discussion on Marco Polo in a Modern Chinese history class came out of left field
-Oscar Wilde's suggestion to eat babies to reduce Ireland's population came out of left field
Definition: Random or not related to subject
Etymology: The phrase came from baseball terminology referring to the area covered by the left fielder who has the farthest throw to first base.
