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1. Play the race card
【例句】
-Donald Trump is playing the race card by appealing to Southern Whites who are scared of immigrants.
-Ella played the race card by using her mixed background to get into an Ivy League School.
-I wonder if Officer Peter Liang will play the race card to make sure he gets away with his crime.
【解釋】To attempt to gain advantage in an election by pandering to the electorate's racism. Also, more recently, to attempt to gain advantage by drawing attention to one's race.
2. On paper
【例句】
-On paper, you would think America won the Vietnam War because they suffered fewer deaths. But in reality, the facts on the ground are different.
-On paper, the American redneck and the Indian man should not get along. But they got along famously.
-On paper, Chelsea FC should beat Leicester FC easily. But Leicester are top of the league.
【解釋】In theory.
3. Take it with a grain of salt
【例句】
-Henry took his maid's claim that the house was haunted with a grain of salt.
-Evan took the email from a Nigerian princess asking for money with a grain of salt.
-Hayley took the tour guide's claim that pandas could be seen with a grain of salt.
【解釋】Do not take something seriously, be skeptical.
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