介绍:
1) Pow-wow
-The Military officers had a pow-wow on how to deal with the discovery of crashed nuclear submarine in foreign waters
-The company had a pow-wow on who should be the next boss after the last boss retired suddenly
-The relay team had a pow-wow to decide who should finish the race
Definition: a brief discussion about a matter concerning a person or event. Usually to come to a unanimous conclusion that needs to be addressed quickly
Etymology: gathering of some of North America's Native people. The word derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader"
2) Cleaning house
-The tall dark handsome man was cleaning house when he went to the singles party
-Ralph knew how to count cards and was cleaning house at the blackjack table.
-Jessica the policewoman was cleaning house when she played BB guns with her friends.
Definition: To be effortlessly winning
Etymology: Derived from when people play against the house in a casino and win effortlessly.
3)Has a knack
-Carrier has a knack for spotting animals in the wild
-Larry has a knack for being able to sing a song for any occasion
-Eddie has a knack for picking up new sports easily
Definition: special talent or skill, especially one that is difficult to explain or teach
Etymology: From Dutch to strike
