* forge ahead: to move forward strongly
and boldly
ex>
We were so confident we’d win the contract that we forged ahead with
designs for the project.
Note>
this expression could have something to do with forge, which means “to shape a metal object by heating it and
striking it repeatedly with a hammer.” Or it could be a variation of the word
force.
* see fit: to consider it correct or
acceptable to do something
ex>
What surprises me the most is that you saw fit to let your little
brother go to the store on his own.
* methodical: systematic and orderly
ex>
He was grateful that his wife’s methodical nature meant that all their
paperwork was perfectly in order.
* in the lead: ahead of all others
ex>
these binoculars make it easy to see which horse is in the lead.
* hit a snag: to encounter an obstacle
ex>
His plan hit a snag when he discovered that the cars could not be
registered in that country.
Note>
The original meaning of snag refers
to a sharp branch sticking out from the stump of a tree. It later came to mean
a dead tree branch or stump sticking out of the water as an obstacle to boats.
* start over: to begin again
ex>
Louise disliked any game where an opponent’s actions could force another player
to start over.
* outskirts:
변두리, 교외
There
are several casual (and slightly derogatory) expressions that mean the same as
outskirts, including “the boonies,” “the bullies,” and “the sticks.”
ex>
I’m not living on the outskirts of town and spending three hours driving
to and from work every day.
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