a little from column A, a little from column B

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A combination of two factors or reasons. idiomatic,informal,uncountable
    — Clinton would take a little from column A, a little from column B, depending on the day, his mood, and whom he had talked to last.

词源

Typical "American Chinese" restaurant menus of the mid-twentieth century presented food selections for combination entrees in a table with columns labeled "A" and "B". The customer was then advised, for example, to "Choose one from Column A and one from Column B."
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