English Slang collection： do a ton [释] to reach 100 MPH in a motor vehicle.; [例] After an engine rebuild this old bike can now do the ton.; doc [释] doctor; [例] Seriously, you need to see a doc.; dock [释] document; [例] Bring all the docos and we are going for meeting. doodle [释] an easy task; [例] Installing that electrical water heater was a doddle. It only took me 20 minutes.; dodge a bullet [释] to avoid a bad event.; [例] We can both agree that, to dodge this bullet, ten million dollars is a small price to pay. dodgey [释] sb/sth is a bit suspicious, doesn't seem quite right; [例] This dark alley looks a bit dodgey, let's quickly walk through it.; dog and pony show [释] an elaborately staged event; [例] I am sick of the dog and pony show salesmen always put on. |
