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1. Expression：go to the John
Explanation：To go to the toilet. （上卫生间）
Example：I get runs so I've to go to the John.
我肚子痛，必须上厕所。
In the restaurant, wait a bit before you go to the John.
到了饭店后，要稍过一会儿，然后再说你要上厕所。（教父）
She cannot feed herself or go to the John on her own.
她甚至不会自己吃饭和上厕所。
A: I have to go to the John again. Wait me for a moment.
我又要上厕所了，等我一会儿。
B: You are still so troublesome. Go quickly now, otherwise I’ll give you a knuckle sandwich.
你还是这么麻烦，快点去，否则就等着吃我一拳。
A: OK. OK. I will be back soon.
好的，好的，我马上就回来。
2. Expression：John Hancock
Explanation：One's signature. （签名）
Example：As soon as you put your John Hancock on these papers, you'll be the proud owner of a brand new car!
你一在这些文件上签名，就拥有一辆崭新的名牌汽车了。
I would never have put my John Hancock on such an unfavorable contract—I think my signature was forged.
我绝不会在如此不利的合同上签名——我想我的签名是伪造的。
The film fans gathered around him and asked her to put his John Hancock in their notebooks.
影迷围上来要他在他们的笔记本上签名。
3. Expression：Big John
Explanation：A police officer. （警官）
Example：Hear those sirens? We need to get out of here before Big John catches us!
听到这些警报吗？我们必须在警察逮住我们之前离开这里!
Big John came to our help when our car broke down on the way.
我们的汽车在路上出了毛病，一位警官帮了我们忙。
The supposed beggar was really Big John in disguise.
那个众人眼中的乞丐其实是化了装的警察。
