英语词组a sprat to catch a mackerel是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

词组	a sprat to catch a mackerel
释义	a sprat to catch a mackerel a small expenditure made, or a small risk taken, in the hope of a large or significant gain. British ☞ A sprat is a small sea fish, while a mackerel is rather larger. The phrase has been in use since the mid 19th century and is also found with whale in the place of mackerel.
随便看	have your fingers in the till have your fingers (or hand) in the till have your game face on have your hand in the till have your hand in the till have your hands full have your hands tied have your head screwed on have your head screwed on have your head screwed on (the right way) have your head screwed on the right way have your heart in have your heart in the right place have your heart in the right place have your heart in your mouth have your heart in your mouth have your magic wand have your moments have your monkey up have your name in lights have your name in lights have your name on it have your (or its) moments have your way with have your wits about you

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