Week of 9/21

Question 1

People are tripping over each other to get that coveted Popeye’s chicken sandwich.

Answer 1

If people are tripping over each other in order to get or do something, they are all hurrying to get it or do it.

Question 2

It’s time again to pour one out for the chain restaurants we’ve lost in the pandemic.

Answer 2

Pouring one out refers to “the act of pouring liquid (usually an alcoholic beverage) on the ground as a sign of reverence for friends or relatives that have passed away.

Question 3

People are hoarding trillions of dollars in cash before the presidential election.

Answer 3

hoard

v. amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away
n. a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded

Question 4

What a shakeup!

Answer 4

看看这反转！

Question 5

unsolicited advice

Answer 5

自发的建议

Question 6

His former manager was indicted for fraud.

Answer 6

v. formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime

Question 7

sleep deprived

Answer 7

缺乏睡眠

Question 8

whopping

Answer 8

adj. very large

Question 9

if you feel so inclined

Answer 9

if you really want to

Question 10

once and for all

Answer 10

now and for the last time; finally