Pull Someone's leg

We all need friends because they can give us support and keep us company. However, do you get annoyed when your friends sometimes pull your leg? 

The phrase “pull somebody’s leg” does not mean that they hurt you by pulling your leg. Instead, it has a humorous connotation, meaning that a person teases or lies to someone as a joke. This is often used in informal conversation rather than formal writing. 

Play it by ear

Nowadays, a lot of jobs, from sales assistants to teachers, require that their staff are able to respond to unplanned situations rather than following pre-set rules or guidelines. In which job do you think that the employees might need to “play it by ear” all the time? 

The idiom “play it by ear” (or “play by ear”) was originally related to music. A London publisher, John Playford, wrote in his book “A Brief Introduction to the Skill of Musick” in 1658: 

Alma Mater

This year, Mother’s Day falls on the 12th of May in Hong Kong. Have you prepared the best gift which your mum will like? In many cultures, the word “mother” carries a variety of meanings. It implies caring love, kindness and nourishment. The image of mother can be extended to describe our former school, college or university. 

The old man has fond memories of his Alma Mater（母校） , Hong Kong Primary School. 

Hook, line, and sinker

An international company announced that it was committed to the Hong Kong financial market “hook, line, and sinker” after it made huge profits in 2018. The idiom “hook, line, and sinker” means “completely”. In other words, this company is very willing to make investment in Hong Kong.