| 词汇 | jumped through hoops |
| 释义 | (redirected from jumped through hoops)jump through hoopsTo face or have to complete many challenges in pursuit of something that one wants, especially challenges that seem arbitrary or excessive. The boss made me jump through a lot of hoops to earn this corner office, believe me. I was doing everything from leading presentations to getting him coffee for months. You shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to get a car loan. At Johnson Motors, we make it easy for you. jump through hoopsDo just about anything to please someone. For example, The boss expects the entire staff to jump through hoops for him, or This violinist will jump through hoops for the conductor. This metaphoric expression alludes to trained circus animals jumping through hoops. [Early 1900s] jump through hoopsorgo through hoopsIf you have to jump through hoops or go through hoops to get or achieve something that you want, you have to do a lot of difficult things first. Eventually, if they jump through enough hoops, they can get work visas. He had to go through hoops to stop our games from being scheduled on a Sunday. Note: Circus animals are sometimes trained to jump through hoops which are hung or held above the ground and sometimes set on fire. jump through hoopsbe obliged to go through an elaborate or complicated procedure in order to achieve an objective. 2002 Guardian For the Going Underground single in 1980 , the producer made Weller jump through hoops to deliver a convincing vocal performance. jump through ˈhoopsdo something difficult or complicated in order to achieve something: How did you manage to get permission for this? Did you have to jump through hoops?This refers to the circus, where animals are made to jump through a hoop (= a large ring of plastic, iron, etc.). jump through hoops To make extraordinary efforts, especially in following a prescribed procedure. |
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