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1、有趣的英语俚语1.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 changeExample: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.2.Clear the air 消除误会To settle a dispute and restore good relationsExample: We had a meeting
2、 with the workers, and I think weve cleared the air now.3.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵To be very expensiveExample: I love that fur coat. However, I dont think Im going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.4.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoidedExample: You m
3、ustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your money again!5.In the Bag 稳操胜券Said of an achievement which is secureExample: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.6.In the balance 未知的,不可预测的Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or
4、 unpredictableExample: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.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 conditionsExample: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She dr
5、ives a hard bargain.8.Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉To look, sound or seem familiarExample: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?9.Tighten ones belt 节衣缩食To cut down on spending because there is less income than beforeExample: Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give
6、 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 separatelyExample: Since Id gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party. 11.Be
7、 in a black mood 情绪极差To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/herExample: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.12.New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideasExample: It was dec
8、ided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.13.Feeling blue 感到无精打采Feeling sad or depressedExample: Shes feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.14.Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相To find out the truth about something Example: Im trying to get
9、 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 doExample: Herelet me put the batteries in for you. Its a piece of cake.16.Pay a call 拜访To visit somebodyExample: As were in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we
10、havent seen them for ages.17.By chance 偶然, 意外的Unexpectedly; with no prior planningExample: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall18.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
11、 in the building to safety.19.Keep ones cool 保持冷静To stay calm in a difficult situationExample: 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 situationExample: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I tr
12、y to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.21.Keep in the dark 隐瞒To keep something secretExample: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but hes keeping her name in the dark.22.Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取Not to take any notice of what is saidExample: The city councils order that garbage should
13、be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!23.Take things easy 放轻松To relaxExample: Its better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time.24.Eat like a horse 吃得很多To eat a lot; to have a very big appetiteExample: Fred eats like a
14、 horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.25.Catch ones eye 吸引某人注意To attract somebodys attentionExample: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room!26.Have an eye for something 对某事(某物体)了解得非常清楚To be very good at doing so
15、mething, or have a great understanding of something.Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail. 27.Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹To ignore an action, even though one should do something about itExample: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.28.Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视To watch carefully; to look afterExample: Keep an eye on my purse Im just going to the bathroom.29.Lose face 丢脸To have ones reputation spoiled; to be embarrassedExample: The large drug houses have lost face, because smaller
