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expressions derived from boxing
expressions: throw one’s hat into the ring/ take it on the chin/ roll with the punches/ square up
“You’ve got no other option, throw your hat into the ring, baby!”
Yes, that’s when my wife told me that we were broke, and the voice coming deep from my soul told me what to do. Life was tough,for me, it was time to stop complaining and just took it on the chin.For quite a long time I was trying to roll with the punches until I got back on my feet, then suddenly, life is a different view compared to what I was familiar to.
That's my story, and when life plays hardball with you, just square up and fight back.
Please tell me if I made mistakes, I'll earnestly appreciate that.
March 4, 2018
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some expressions from boxing(please tell me which one is still used and which one is rarely used)
in one’s corner / on the ropes
Whether you are on the ropes or not, remember I’ll be always in your corner.
knockout/out for the count/ saved by the bell
A:You remember the game last weekend?
B:Yeah, it’s a knockout. Bob was punched to the ground, almost out for the count, but he was saved by the bell.
a hit below the belt(a low blow)
A:You know what? Jordan’s jersey was stolen just after the shootaround, so he couldn’t play the game until someone found it in a trash can, and his team lost by 113-103.
B:Wow,that’s nasty.It’s definitely a hit below the belt.
answer the bell/throw in the towel
I know Mike for a long time, he hates throwing in the towel, he works so hard to be ready to answer the bell,there’s nothing can stop him from getting what he wants.
March 3, 2018
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Just Another Normal Day
Sitting at the desk, facing the face of my computer in front of me, the sounds of people talking enter my ears, typing and typing, again and again, sometimes life is kind of ridiculous, but I still can take heart from green plants on the windowsill which I planted by myself.
Yes, it's another normal day.
March 2, 2018
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