【英文姓名學?!跟英文姓名相關的有趣小片語】
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every Tom, Dick and Harry 張三、李四、王五(Thomas, Harold, Richard)
eg This job is not suitable for every Tom, Dick and Harry./ Lower your voice! We don't want every Tom, Dick and Harry to hear us.
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Jack of all trades 多才多藝的人;學而不精的人
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hit the jackpot 成功;運氣好;中樂透
eg We really hit the jackpot with all the sales at the stores today./ Mr. Brown invented a new gadget which hit the jackpot.
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jack up 抬升
eg In order to change a flat tire, you must jack up the car.
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jack Frost 酷寒
eg I’ve only been outside in the snow for five minutes and Jack Frost is already biting my toes.
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john 廁所
eg Pardon me, I have to use the john.
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peeping Tom 偷窺狂
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doubting Thomas 眼見為憑者