介绍:
1) Cloud 9
-Jerry was on Cloud 9 in the months he spent with Joanna.
-Gary was on Cloud 9 after being accepted to work on the Hollywood movie.
-Elliot was on Cloud 9 after winning the lottery.
Definition: A state of elation or great happiness.
Etymology: Some connect the phrase with the 1895 International Cloud-Atlas where cloud No. 9, called the cumulonimbus, was the biggest, puffiest and most comfortable-looking.
Other examples:
A. Tom was on cloud 9 when his aunt gave him a big sum of money as a gift for his upcoming marriage.
B. That girl agreed to date him. Since then, he has been on cloud 9 for a long time.
2) Weasel out
-Walder Frey weaseled out of fighting battles but was able to reap the rewards that his allies made.
-You were smart to weasel your way out of the party, it was really boring.
-Brian weaseled out of buying a wedding gift for Anne's wedding because he was jealous of her husband.
Definition: To back out of some situation or commitment in a selfish or sly manner.
Etymology: This expression alludes to the stealthy hunting and nesting habits of the weasel, a small, slender-bodied predator.
Other examples:
A. In the wechat group chat, friends are arguing about who is to blame for the celebrity couple's breakup, she weaseled out by permanently withdrawing from the group.
B. My contractor is trying all sorts of excuses to weasel out of our contract because the supplies are costing him more than he expected.
3) Far fetched
-Ms. Morris did not believe her son's far-fetched story that a raccoon broke the window.
-Ray gave a far-fetched excuse for being late.
-Until the 1930s the stories about black and white colored pandas roaming China seemed far-fetched to Westerners.
Definition: Not readily believable because of improbable elements.
Etymology: Refers to being "brought from afar,".
Other examples:
A. He said he had a book to finish. His reason for not showing up for the weekend activities is far fetched.
B. Marrying a man without car, property and savings seem too far fetched an idea to many women. But she did exactly that and is leading a happy life.
