而那幅画就是敲门砖
“and that painting was the key!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是有重要的事情要做
“to handle some important things,”
而 那 幅画 就是 敲门砖
“and that painting was the key!”
如今那幅画没了
“Now it's gone.”
“Without that painting, we can't even get through the front door.”
Historically referring to brickbats used to knock on doors and then discarded, it metaphorically denotes any means or token used to open doors to prestige, career, or influence.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
stepping stone; door-opener
Metaphorical idiom used to describe credentials, gifts, or connections required to gain entry to exclusive circles or jobs.