lamjin 发表于 2012-3-13 04:14:54

拆东墙，补西墙

本帖最后由 lamjin 于 2012-3-13 04:16 编辑

Rob Peter to pay Paul !!!

MattieI need to get some money off my credit card at the ATM.
TylerWhat for ? MattieI need to pay anothercredit card bill. TylerDo you think that's agood idea ? Basically, you're robbing Peterto pay Paul. MattieI know, but I have no choice. TylerCan't you get a loan ? MattieI don't think I canget one.                                                                        
Explanation : Rob Peter to pay Paul - Takefrom one to give to another, shift resources
Example : They took out a second mortgage on their house so theycould buy a condo in Florida--they're robbing Peter to pay Paul.

飞熊 发表于 2012-3-13 10:33:35

学习了.

janezhu 发表于 2012-5-2 06:17:51

It is an interesting story....
"On December 17th, 1550, the abbey church of St. Peter, Westminster, was advanced to the dignity of a cathedral by letters patent; but ten years later it was joined to the diocese of London again, and many of its estates appropriated to the repairs of St. Paul's Cathedral. (Winkle: Cathedrals.)"

janezhu 发表于 2012-5-2 06:27:24

The first architecture is St. Peter, Westminster, and the second one isSt. Paul's Cathedral.

life007 发表于 2012-5-17 19:53:35

What for ? ----------
偶经常说what is it for?『呵呵』
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