一、边听边学 Listen and Learn
get wind of 得知，听说
straight from the horse's mouth 来自可靠的消息
get in on the ground floor 获得先机
beat someone to the punch/draw 比某人取得先机
jump on the bandwagon 站在某人一边
clean up 赚大钱
pretty penny 一大笔钱

二、边听边说 Listen and Speak
A: How did you get wind of that terrific business deal?
你怎么知道有这么好的生意可以做？
B: I got it straight from the horse's mouth and I'd like to get in on the ground floor.
这是可靠的消息，先到先赢。
A: I hope nobody beats you to the punch. Maybe we should both jump on the bandwagon.
我希望没有人抢先一步，或许我们应该找棵可以乘凉的大树。
B: Do you think we'll clean up?
你认为我们可以大举获利吗？
A: I'm sure we'll make a pretty penny.
当然可以赚大钱。

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