| 单词 | one thing leads to another |
| 释义 | > as lemmasone thing leads to another d. one thing leads to another: a predictable or inevitable sequence of events takes place.Now often used euphemistically, implying an outcome involving sex or violence. ΚΠ 1739 Inq. into Fitness of attending Parl. 11 People in such Circumstances, where one Thing leads to another, are unavoidably driven far beyond their first Intentions. 1803 Farmer's Mag. Feb. 11 Give encouragement to a few individuals..—one thing leads to another. People collect; money is brought into the country; and immigration knocked on the head. 1881 Science Apr. 194/2 Just as one thing leads to another in knowledge and virtue, so does one thing lead to another in ignorance and vice. 1925 A. Loos Gentlemen prefer Blondes 189 One thing led to another until somebody rang for an ambulants [sic] and then the police came in. 1992 I. Banks Crow Road ix. 231 We..had a few drinks ended up back here one thing led to another know how it is always liked older women they're more experienced know what I mean. 2001 N.Y. Times Bk. Rev. 19 Aug. 14/2 They decide to knock off a minimart in a well-heeled suburb... But one thing leads to another and before they know it, the minimart owner is dead. 2004 Washington Post 6 Mar. (Home ed.) c12/5 One thing led to another with Brian, too, and we have done the deed many times. < as lemmas |
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