To fall at the first hurdle

跌倒在第一个障碍

Learning English Conversations

2016-05-10

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Got an idea that's never going to work? Here is a phrase to describe the situation
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  • The English We Speak from BBC Learning English.

  • Hello, and welcome to the English We Speak.

  • I'm feifei.

  • And hello, I'm Rob.

  • So what's this I hear about your new business idea, Fei Fei?

  • Yes, I am going to make and sell cakes.

  • Cakes?

  • Are you sure, Fei Fei?

  • Yes, I'm sure.

  • Look, I've already made this batch of muffins.

  • Erm.

  • Are they supposed to be black?

  • Cooking isn't really your speciality, is it, Fei Fei?

  • Cooking isn't my speciality, Rob.

  • Just you watch.

  • I'm going to be a millionaire selling my homemade cakes.

  • I'm sorry to say, Fei Fei, but I think you're going to fall at the first hurdle.

  • Don't be stupid, Rob.