The words hot potato,for example, give you no idea at all to the meaning of the expression,hot potato.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

It can take from twenty minutes to more than two hours for them all to leave.

VOA: special.2009.12.07

"You think you've got your own computer all to yourself and you can't tell the difference that you're working on something other than a computer and sharing this other resource and doing it at a much lower cost than having your own PC."

VOA: special.2010.04.12

"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility Ca recognition on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

The government also is giving its all to make sure people know how to protect themselves from getting HIV/AIDS.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

"I left it all to the last minute and I'm so ashamed to say it but I did.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

"Climate change challenges us all to find a new development paradigm that balances economic growth and long-term prosperity with social progress and ecological sustainability.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

The foundation asked for understanding and urged all to allow the family to mourn in private.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

"The Greek government has a huge problem. It needs first of all to regain credibility.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

The World Cup is meant to be fun. And,the government is giving its all to make sure visitors are not disappointed, that these Games are spectacular.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

"And that's all to the good," "But there's also a considerable amount , what we call 'green-wash,' when some of the product claims may not be fully accurate.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

"And that is why I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.10

"And that is why I will accept this award - as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.10

Verkhovsky says,despite the fact that most of his personal information was posted on the Web for all to see, police have done nothing to get the information removed or identify suspects.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04