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On a Roll Helen: 大家好，欢迎收听地道英语。我是 Helen. Steve: And Im Steve. How are you, Helen? Helen: Actually, Im feeling very positive, thanks Steve. Steve: Why? Whats happened? Helen: Well, I found out on Friday that Im getting a promotion 提升 at BBC Learning English. Then on Saturday, I won 1,000 on the lottery. Steve: Wow, thats brilliant! Helen: 是啊，我星期六赢了1000镑的彩票。不过这还不算什么，on Sunday, it got even better. 我收到通知说我画的画被伦敦艺术画廊选中，过几个星期你就能在艺术展会上看到我的作品了。 Im so happy!这么多的好事我都碰上了! Steve: Thats amazing, Helenyoure on a roll at the moment, arent you! Helen: Im on a what? Steve: On a roll... Helen: Roll? 打滚?我怎么可能打滚呢?I walk, or sometimes I run if I want some exercise. 只有踢球的时候， 我脚下的足球才会滚来滚去吧。 Steve: Sure, a football rolls, but you can be on a roll. It means youre experiencing lots of success or good luck at the moment. Helen: I see, 这个短语 on a roll, 是好事接踵而来，一帆风顺的意思。 Lets listen to an example. | 
