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派出所 local police station

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拍拖 being in love; having a love affair

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跑龙套 "utility man, play a bit role, general handyman"

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泡妞 chase after the girls

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赔了夫人又折兵, 花钱填无底洞 throw good money after bad

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碰钉子 get snubbed

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碰一鼻子灰 be sent off with a flea in one's ear; be snubbedd; get a rebuff

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批发市场 wholesale market

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啤酒肚 beer belly

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片儿警 local regional policeman

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票贩子 ticket scalper

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票房 box office

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平时不烧香,临时抱佛脚 "never burn incense when all is well, but clasp Buddha's feet when in distress"

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破釜沉舟 cut off all means of retreat； burn one's own way of retreat and be determined to fight to the end

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泼冷水 pour cold wate on the enthusiasm of； dampen the spirit of； throw a wet blanket over