Hi, teachers: "PM is using taxpayers' money to reward his cronies with plum posts." what does the expression 'plum posts' refer to in this sentence? thanks in advance

"Why don't you get off my back! I'm doing my best." How do you guys understand this sentence?

But the meaning which is explained as leave me alone , do not bother me seems to be more common. Am I right?

Dear teachers. Does the expression of get off my back have the meaning of telling someone to stop criticizing? thanks in advance!

hi, teachers: what kind of parties are the sploshing parties? thanks!

HI teachers, Someone said like this, "please ring through the payment on the visa card." So what does the guy mean ? thanks.

Hi teachers, here are two questions. 1. I can't believe I made it into San Francisco , at long last! This morning, I went to the airport to catch my 10 a.m. flight. In this sentence, what does this expression mean here and what does

There was a similar bad situation as above described in the second reply. But I can not remember what it is about exactly. One guy said " That's brutal"! Are there any other colloquial meanings ?

Hi teachers: What does it mean by brutal in colloquialism? thanks in advance!

Hi, Here are some questions. which is the best answer to each question? Thanks! 1. The large houses are being painted, but __. a. of great expense b. at a great expense c. in a lot of expenses d. by high expense Yes, B is the best of the