介绍:
1) Part and parcel
- Traveling is part and parcel of Zach's job as a salesman.
- Being recognized on the street is part and parcel of being a movie star.
-Gambling with people's money is part and parcel of being an investment banker, according to "The Wolf of Wall Street".
Definition: An essential or basic element.
Etymology: Used since the 15th century as a legal term, with "part" meaning "a portion" and "parcel" meaning "something integral with a whole." This idiom began to be used more loosely from about 1800.
Other examples:
A. Working on shifts is part and parcel for newsroom people.
B. Not enough time to sleep is part and parcel for being parents of young children.
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2) Pick one's brain
- I spent an evening with Steven, picking his brain for ideas on how to maneuver my way up the company.
- Do you mind if I pick your brain. I want to know if I'm a right fit for your company.
- I needed to pick Rachel's brain on how to run a bake sale.
Definition: Obtain ideas or information from another person. It is a really great term to use when asking to meet potential colleagues at a new company.
Etymology: This term alludes to picking clean a carcass.
Other examples:
A. I need to finish three articles in one go. I am totally drained. Can I pick your brain for information?
B. Whenever I am frustrated, I go to Jim to pick his brain on how to improve my mood.
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3) Pull out all the stops
- Don't pull out all the stops in the first round, wait till he's tired and clobber him.
- The producers of "Game of Thrones" pulled out all the stops for the Red Wedding.
- The police pulled out all the stops to find the thief.
Definition: To use all the resources or to not hold back.
Etymology: This term comes from organ-playing, where it means "bring into play every rank of pipes," thereby creating the fullest possible sound. It has been used figuratively since about 1860.
Other examples:
A. The Chinese Women's volleyball team pulled out all the stops in the final match and won the gold medal.
B. I have pulled out all the stops and still I failed the exam.
