LC: Jump Through Hoops

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Jump Through Hoops

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Meaning: Perform a difficult and grueling series of tests at someone else's request or command.

Origin: The image here is of performing animals doing tricks. Such an act is first recorded in English in the late eighteenth century, but the expression used to describe having to do something difficult or complicated to get what you want is from the early twentieth century.

A

He didn't expect the company to make him jump through all these hoops, but he felt grateful that he stayed there and secured his job.

他没想到公司会让他经历那么多的难关，不过他很感恩自己经受住了考验，保全了工作。

B

The young couple decided to get married in the big city instead of going back to their hometown. They were scared that villagers might make them jump through the old hoops like bride's family members and friends whipping the groom or making him walk on fire bare footed.

这对年轻人决定不回老家而是在大城市里结婚。他们怕乡亲们逼他们按当地婚俗过关，比如新娘这边的亲朋好友抽打新郎，或让他光脚踩火等。

C

They made me jump through hoops to get the job.

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