2011年7月17日 星期日

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Elizabeth Warren Not Likely to Head Consumer Agency

Though she helped to create it, Wall Street critic may get passed over for head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.



Rebekah Brooks Arrested In Hacking Probe

Ex-News International chief, who resigned Friday, is taken in by police in London.


Gingrich Campaign: $1 Million in Debt, Half on Private Jets

Former Speaker of the House in the hole while Romney, Bachmann rake in contributions.



in the hole
1. In debt; in trouble, especially financial trouble. For example, Joan is too extravagant; she's always in the hole, or Buying all these Christmas presents will put us in the hole for the next few months. [Colloquial; early 1800s] Also see in a bind.
2. In trouble in a competitive sport. For example, At three balls and no strikes, the pitcher's in the hole, or The batter's got two strikes on him; he's in the hole. [Slang; late 1800s]
3. In a card game, scoring lower than zero. For example, Only one hand's been dealt and I'm already three points in the hole. This expression alludes to the practice of circling a minus score in the old game of euchre. The antonym for all three usages is out of the hole, as in It took careful financial management to get Kevin out of the hole, or An experienced pitcher often can manage to get out of the hole. Also see ace in the hole.





pass over
v

Definition: ignore, disregard
Antonyms: attend, heed, take care, tap

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