0
Madhulk Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary
80's...
Lex: I thought you were still in Monaco.
Lionel: Ah, the backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.
Lex: Von Clausewitz, "On War." Isn't that a little 80s, (old fashioned?) Dad? Even for you?
Lionel: I never give my plant managers a heads-up before a spot inspection. (Instant/sudden inspection?)
Lex: What could you possibly have to complain about now? The plant's doing well. LuthorCorp stock is up. (?)
Lionel: Ah, the backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.
Lex: Von Clausewitz, "On War." Isn't that a little 80s, (old fashioned?) Dad? Even for you?
Lionel: I never give my plant managers a heads-up before a spot inspection. (Instant/sudden inspection?)
Lex: What could you possibly have to complain about now? The plant's doing well. LuthorCorp stock is up. (?)
Top answer
The first two blues are good. The third one could be a couple of things. Most likely, it means the value of the corporate stock on the stock exchange is higher than might be expected.
- The first two blues are good.
- The third one could be a couple of things.
- Most likely, it means the value of the corporate stock on the stock exchange is higher than might be expected.
- Or it could be a figurative expression meaning things are looking bright for the company's future.
- ) - A.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
The first two blues are good.
The third one could be a couple of things. Most likely, it means the value of the corporate stock on the stock exchange is higher than might be expected. Or it could be a figurative expression meaning things are looking bright for the company's future. (Of course, that would also be true if the stock value is elevated.)
- A.
The third one could be a couple of things. Most likely, it means the value of the corporate stock on the stock exchange is higher than might be expected. Or it could be a figurative expression meaning things are looking bright for the company's future. (Of course, that would also be true if the stock value is elevated.)
- A.
0
Related Questions