茶話會第95期:這是可靠的消息

一、邊聽邊學 Listen and Learn
get wind of 得知，聽說
straight from the horse's mouth 來自可靠的消息
get in on the ground floor 獲得先機
beat someone to the punch/draw 比某人取得先機
jump on the bandwagon 站在某人一邊
clean up 賺大錢
pretty penny 一大筆錢

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二、邊聽邊說 Listen and Speak
A: How did you get wind of that terrific business deal?
你怎麼知道有這麼好的生意可以做？
B: I got it straight from the horse's mouth and I'd like to get in on the ground floor.
這是可靠的消息，先到先贏。
A: I hope nobody beats you to the punch. Maybe we should both jump on the bandwagon.
我希望沒有人搶先一步，或許我們應該找棵可以乘涼的大樹。
B: Do you think we'll clean up?
你認爲我們可以大舉獲利嗎？
A: I'm sure we'll make a pretty penny.
當然可以賺大錢。

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