一、边听边学 Listen and Learn

get wind of 得知，听说

straight from the horse's mouth 来自可靠的消息

get in on the ground floor 获得先机

beat someone to the punch/draw 比某人取得先机

jump on the bandwagon 站在某人一边

clean up 赚大钱

pretty penny 一大笔钱

二、边听边说 Listen and Speak

A: How did you get wind of that terrific business deal?

你怎么知道有这么好的生意可以做？

B: I got it straight from the horse's mouth and I'd like to get in on the ground floor.

这是可靠的消息，先到先赢。

A: I hope nobody beats you to the punch. Maybe we should both jump on the bandwagon.

我希望没有人抢先一步，或许我们应该找棵可以乘凉的大树。

B: Do you think we'll clean up?

你认为我们可以大举获利吗？

A: I'm sure we'll make a pretty penny.

当然可以赚大钱。

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