learn the ropes - learn the rules and routines of a place or activity
little by little -gradually
might as well - to have no strong reson not to
in hot water - in trouble
in the air -uncertain
in the lone run - looking toward the future; eventually
ins and outs - all the details; the various parts and difficulties to be seen
iron out - remove the difficulties or find an answer for
jump to conclusions - arrive too quickly at a decision or opinion
keep an eye on - watch closely
keep one’sfingers crossed - wish that nothing goes wrong
in the dark - keep someone without knowdge; information from somenoe
hold off - delay;postpone
hop to it - get started on something quickly
hit it off - get along well with someone
ill at ease - uncomfortable
keep on one’s toes - be ready for action; prepared
knock oneself out - make a great effort
make ends meet - to get just enough money for noe’s needs
make out - manage;get along
mean to - intentional; on purpose
发表于 2016-7-11 19:29:46