Language Café

粉丝破百万 Piece of cake!


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Mic drop 句号 扔麦 就这样 President Obama addressed the Congressional Black Caucus and told them to stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying, and help him fix the economy and get reelected. Mic drop.Ryan keeps making fun of me for not having a girlfriend. Well check out my girlfriend now. Boom mic drop.After Hilary Clinton called on Donald Trump to delete his Twitter account. Trump asked what were on her secret emails she deleted. Mic drop.Definition: When a performer or speaker intentionally drops/throws the microphone on the floor after an awesome performance.Etymology: Used by comedians and rappers since the 1970s, but popularized by a comedy show called Key and Peel using it. It was later used by Obama himself.***句号 扔麦 就这样 There are people who claim themselves not being materialistic but secretly consume luxurious goods. I find these people totally hypocritical. Mic drop!If you keep complaining about the company not doing very well, why not give us your plan to fix it or simply move aside! Mic Drop! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxPiece of cakeCesar Milan was happy to whisper to the barking dog since it was a piece of cake.Mr Grylls thought teaching the children outdoor survival skills was a piece of cake.The daring raid on the criminal hideout was a piece of cake for the Police SWAT team. Definition: Something easily accomplished.Etymology: Originated in the Royal Air Force in the late 1930s for an easy mission. It possibly refers to how easy it is to swallow a slice of sweet dessert.***小菜儿一碟 小菜Maths is a piece of cake for him, but a huge mountain for me.Working on the night shift is a piece of cake for night owls!
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