1. In the bag 十拿九稳,必然的事情
You've been learning so hard these days that the final exam must be in the bag for you.
你近来学习这么认真,想必期末考试你是十拿九稳了。
释义:
桌球术语。目标球入袋方可得分,此所谓落袋为安。
2. In the hole 负债,经济困难
He has been in the hole for a while.
他有一段时间穷得很。
释义:
in the hole 源于: get a hole in the pocket, 某人的口袋里有个洞,意思是花钱如流水。