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1.Clear the air 消除误会
To settle a dispute and restore good relations
Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the
air now。
2.Be in the air 将要发生的事情
The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to
change。
Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change
in policy is in the air。
3.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人
Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided
Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him
or your money again!
4.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵
To be very expensive
Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it
because it costs an arm and a leg。
5.In the balance 未知的，不可预测的
Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable
Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not
seem good enough。
6.In the Bag 稳操胜券
Said of an achievement which is secure
Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to
sign the agreement。
7.Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价
To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous
price and conditions
Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She
drives a hard bargain。
8.Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉
To look, sound or seem familiar
Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?
9.Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食
To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give
up buying new clothes and going out so often。
10.Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟
To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them
separately
Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought ofkilling
two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party。
11.Be in a black mood 情绪极差
To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to
reason with him/her
Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say
anything to him。
12.Feeling blue 感到无精打采
Feeling sad or depressed
Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away。
13.New blood 新成员
New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original
ideas
Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing
teachers with the latest training。
14.Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相
To find out the truth about something
Example: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying
goodbye。
15.A piece of cake 轻松的事
Something which is very easy to do
Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of
cake。
16.Pay a call 拜访
To visit somebody
Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a
call, we haven’t seen them for ages。
17.Round the clock 夜以继日的
To do something continuously, without a break or pause
Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people
trapped in the building to safety。
18.By chance 偶然，意外的
Unexpectedly; with no prior planning
Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall
19.Keep one’s cool 保持冷静
To stay calm in a difficult situation
Example: If the traffic is jamed, the only thing to do is keep your cool,
or get out of the car and walk!
20.In a tight corner 处于困境
In an extremely difficult situation
Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick
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发表于 2016-7-13 22:37:28