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Unit 11) Burn the midnight oil熬夜读书，开夜车To study or work until late at night.2) Hit the books用功读书，与熬夜无关To study, especially with particular intensity3) Do back-breaking work劳累至极腰酸背痛的工作To do some physically difficult work and makes you very tired.4) Work like a dog拼命工作To work very hard.5) Fall down on the job敷衍了事，没做好工作Be incapable for a work.6) Work one’s fingers to the bone非常努力的工作To work very hard.Unit 21) Be a breeze像一缕清风一样很容易做 A thing that is easy to do.2) Have a green thumb擅长园艺To be good at gardening.3) Be easy as pie小菜一碟，小事一桩To be very easy.4) Have a golden touch点石成金，无所不能It means that you can do anything that you want to do.5) Have two left feet笨手笨脚To be very awkward in your movements, especially when you are dancing or playing a sport.6) Have a nose for something善于发现某物，有洞察力To be perspective and good at discovering.Unit 31) Down to earth脚踏实地，实事求是To do something with no illusions or pretensions, sensible and practical. 2) Think one is god’s gift to mankind自以为了不起，自负To think oneself is really something in some areas; conceited.3) Show off炫耀To show one’s ability with pride to anyone.4) Put someone in someone’s place安分守己To make someone do his own duty and abide by the law.5) Put on airs摆架子，摆谱It means someone is conceited in order to show his identity.6) Blow one’s own horn自吹自擂，自我吹嘘To brag about oneself.Unit 4言归于好，和解，摒弃前嫌To stop being unfriendly and become friends again.2) Button one’s lips一言不发，守口如瓶To refuse to talk and be silenced.3) Flow with the tide跟风，紧随潮流To keep following someone or the trend.4) Hold one’s tongue保持沉默，不开口To say nothing about something and stay silent.5) Let sleeping dogs lie别无事生非，招惹麻烦To avoid mentioning a subject or something that happened in the past, in order to avoid any problems or arguments.6) Mind one’s own business少管闲事，管好自己To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.7) Rock the boat捣乱To do something that upsets a situation and causes problems.8) See eye to eye看法完全一致，完全同意To share the same views as somebody about something.Unit 51) Face up to something勇敢的面对To accept and deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant.2) Point one’s finger at someone指责某人To accuse somebody .3) Leave someone high and dry使某人很无助To leave someone unsupported and unable to maneuver; to leave someone helpless.4) Shoulder the responsibility能够承担责任To take responsibility.5) Pass the buck推卸责任To shirk the responsibility.6) Worm out of something推卸摆脱某事To get rid of somethingUnit 61) All or nothing孤注一掷的，没有商量余地 A situation which will end either in complete success or complete failureHaving no middle position or compromise available2) Meet someone halfway向某人妥协To compromise to somebody3) Give-and-take妥协，互让，互相迁就To have an exchange of views on some topic in order to make mutual concessions 4) Middle-of-the-road折中的办法，折中之计 A compromising solution that can be accepted by most people5) Stick to one’s guns固执己见To maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition6) Find middle ground寻求找到一个中间立场 A set of opinions and decisions that two or more groups who oppose each other can agree on1) Go through with经历困难而完成，把事情坚持到底To do something even though it may be very unpleasant or difficult for you2) Hang in there坚持，不气馁，不畏困难To maintain a course of action despite negative outlook; to persist; to subsist while keeping high spirits 3) Give up放弃To stop trying to do something4) Stick with坚持做某事To continue or persist; to stick to5) Sweat out努力的忍耐以达到某个目的To work very hard to achieve somethingUnit 81) Be a copycat模仿别人To imitate or copy others2) Cut the apron strings摆脱依赖，独立生活To be or become impossible to manage or to control3) Be a yes-man唯唯诺诺的人To be a person who always agrees with people in authority in order to gain their approval.4) Have a mind of one’s own自有主见，能够独立思考To have one’s own idea and think independently5) Be on one’s own独立自主，不依靠他人To be independent6) Lead someone by the nose牵着别人的鼻子走，完全控制别人To have a full control of somebody7) Stand on one’s own two feet独立自主，自力更生To be independentUnit 91) Be as cool as a cucumber表示非常冷静，毫不紧张。

漫谈英语习语idiom解析

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1. Which of the following is described as the most beautiful city in Canada? A. Vancouver B. Calgary C. Toronto D. Montreal
2. What does the word “slightly” in the text mean?
英国文学作品与习语
• 文学是语言的一种艺术表达形式,是民族文化的组成部分,也是传达文化的方式.
• one pound of flesh • man Friday
神话和寓言与习语
• 古希腊是西方文明的发源地.希腊神话的特点是他们的神具有人的形态和人的思想感情,同时强调人在自然面前的渺小.
• 寓言是一种文学形式,通常是把动物或事物拟人化,遍成故事用以说明某个道理或教训, 常常带有讽刺或规劝的性质.
• Idiom is an expression which function as a single unit and whose meaning can’t be worked out from its sepatate parts.
地理环境与习语
• queer fish • cold fish • poor fish • feel like a fish out of water • There are plenty more fish in the water. • know the ropes • as close as an oyster
Location of largest fresh water supply
Key point about Vancouver

idoms英语习语

1, a balancing act----a process in which somebody tries to please two or more people or groups who want different things 平衡各方权益的行动2, clean up your act----to start behaving in a moral or responsible way 改邪归正；重新做人3, hot air----If you say that someone's claims or promises are just hot air, you are criticizing them because they are made mainly to impress people and have no real value or meaning. 夸夸其谈；大话；空话4, on the ball----Being alert when dealing with things in an intelligent way. 机灵的;高明的; 5, Go belly-up---- (of a company)fails, don't have money to pay debts back, go bankcrupt. 倒闭，破产6, foot the bill----If you have to foot the bill, you have to pay for itPs:to be responsible for paying the cost of something 负担费用7, Raise Cain----angry and jealous引起骚乱（或风波），捅出乱子；闹事；大吵大闹8, In the cards (British: On the cards)----Very likely to happen 可能发生的，可能的9, Cut and run----to try to escape from difficult situation; to make a quick or sudden escape 急忙逃走；撒腿就跑10, in broad daylight----doing illegal things that shocking or surprising you in the clear light of day or when it is easy to see 光天化日之下11, run deep----(feeling,problem or emotion) become serious情感、信仰等强烈；深厚；深入内心12, turn on a dime----(cars, sports) skillful, talented; (car) is in good quality13, an engle eye----if someone has an eagle eye, they watch things carefully and are good at noticing things14, be all ears---- be ready and eager to hear what someone is saying;to be waiting with interest to hear what somebody has to say 全神贯注地听；聚精会神地听15, come down to earth----have to face the reality of everyday life 面对现实；(从幻想中)回到现实16, buy the farm----(formal) to die17, chew the fat----to chat with somebody in an informal and friendly way（长时间）闲聊，闲扯18, dead on your feet----completely exausted19, play someone at their own game----to behave in torturing someone in the same way they treat you20, give and take----If something needs to give and take, which means it needs compromise to be successful.Ps:willingness in a relationship to accept what somebody else wants and give up some of what you want 双方迁就；相互让步；互相忍让21, have a go at someone----to fight someone22, try your hand at something----to try to see whether you like it or be good at it初试身手Ps:to do something such as an activity or a sport for the first time23, play hard ball----if someone plays hard ball, he would do anything to achieve his goal even being harsh or unfair24, bury the hatchet----People who have a quarry bury the hatchet, they began to be friendly. Ps:to stop being unfriendly and become friends again 消除隔阂（重归于好）25, break the ice----If someone breaks the ice at party or in a new situation, he intends to help others relaxPs: to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. （尤指聚会等开始时，用言语或行动）打破隔阂；打头说话；打破僵局26, put something on ice----to postpone搁置某事27, the ins and outs----the ins and outs of a situation means all the complicate details or facts （尤指复杂或难的）全部细节，详情Ps:all the details, especially the complicated or difficult ones28, the jewel in someone’s crown----if you focus on the jewel in someone’s crown, you consider the best thing they have or achieve and they may be proud of it. 最有吸引力（或珍贵、有价值、自豪）的东西29, go for the jugular---- to attack opponents’ or enemies’ weakest point during a discussion, in an aggressive way （讨论中咄咄逼人地）抨击对方的致命弱点，攻其要害30, get a jump on someone----to do something before they do it so that you gain an advantage over them （比某人）优先一步31, make a killing----make profits very quickly and easily发大财；获取暴利；财运亨通32, the kiss of death----If a particular event is the kiss of death, it is certain to cause fail or ruin it Ps:an event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail 貌似有利却肯定会在别处导致失利的事物；表面有利实则有害的事物33, know something insight out----know extremely well34, have the last laugh---- to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid （在本未指望时）笑在最后，取得最后胜利35, have legs----(plan,story or idea) have legs,it is likely to work or be true 站得住脚的36, out on a limb----If you go or are out on a limb, you do something risky or uncertain 冒险；处于险境Ps:not supported by other people 无人支持；孤立无援37, make your mark---- to do something to cause you to become noticed or famous 成名38, shoot the messenger---- a metaphoric phrase used to describe the act of lashing out at the (blameless) bearer of bad news39, go the extra mile----make a special effort to do or achieve something多付出代价；孜孜以求；加倍努力40, stick your neck out----to say or do something that others may afraid to say or do, because it may cause troublePs: to do or say something when there is a risk that you may be wrong 做不保险的事；说不保险的话；冒险41, a nest egg----a sum of money that you are saving for particular purposes储金; 为将来需要而储蓄的钱；未雨绸缪42, in a nutshell----summarizing something in a sentence 简而言之；概括地说43, at odds with someone----disagree with someone与某人意见不一致44, a tall orders----If a task is a tall orders, it is very difficult45, on the same page----in an agreement aboout what they are trying to achieve对事情看法相同Ps: In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge46, watch paint dry----doing something like watch paint dry, means you find an activity extremely boring47, hit pay dirt----find and achieve something inportant, valuable发现财源，找到成功的机会；作出有用的发现48, call it quits----decide to stop doing something or stop being involved in something决定停止Ps:to decide to stop doing something49, take a rain check----refusing your offer or invitation politely and saying that they would like to come next（婉辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说50, take the rap----to accept the blame and responsibility, although it is not his fault代人受罪（无辜）受罚；背黑锅51, behind the scenes---- done in private or sceret wayPs:in a way that people in general are not aware of 秘密地；背地里；在幕后52, from the scratch----create something new从零开始；从头开始53, keep tabs on something----make sure where he is and what he is doing in order to control him监视；密切注视54, not for all the tea in China----definintely don't want to di itPs: not even for a great reward 无论报酬多高都不；无论有多大好处都不55, up and coming----likely to be successful in the future有前途的；前程似锦的56, speak volumes----reveal or implise a lot充分说明；清楚表明57, hit the wall----can not go further or achieve something达到极限Ps: reach the pointwhen they are the most physically tired when doing a sport 运动时身体疲劳度达到极限58, not born yesterday----not as naive or as easily deceived as people think, not stupid（表示自己并不傻，不会轻信别人的话）不是没有经验的，不易受骗的；世故的；一点儿不傻59, march in orders----introduction in order to achieve goals or aimsBuy the farm，买一座农庄，听起来似乎是一件大好事，可你怎么也没想到，这个看上去没什么特别的说法居然表示“死去，遇害”。

英语俚语史上最全最地道

Safe and sound 安然无恙Safe bind, safe find. 藏的稳，找的准A saint abroad and a devil at home. 在外是圣人，在家是魔鬼salt of the earth 社会中坚The same knife cuts bread and fingers. 同是一把刀，切面包时也会切着手指。

Saving is getting. 节俭等于增加收入。

Saying and doing are two different things. 说和做是两回事The sands are running out. 时间不多了Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. 互相奉承The sea refuses no river. 大海不拒江河see eye to eye 看法完全一致see how the cat jumps 观望形势see how the wind blows 观察风向；了解情况see the light 恍然大悟Second thoughts are best 慎思为佳Seeing is believing. 眼见为实Seek the truth from the facts. 实事求是separate the sheep from the goats 区分善恶serve one right 罪有应得set the Thames on fire 干大事，做不寻常之事Ships fear fire more than water. 船怕水，但更怕火。

Shipshape 井井有条show the cloven hoof 原形毕露show one's colours 暴露真面目show the white feather 胆怯A shy cat makes a proud mouse. 猫胆子小，老鼠胆大shylock 不择手段的守财奴Simon Legree 残暴之徒Simple diet, healthy children. 粗茶淡饭，孩子健康sink or swim 孤注一掷Sit above the salt 坐上席，受尊敬sit on the fence 骑墙，固守中立sit on a volcano 处境十分危险sit pretty 处于有利地位；过舒服日子six and falf dozen 半斤八两sixth sense 第六感官skate on thin ice 如旅薄冰The sky is not less blue because the blind does not see it. 蓝天并不因瞎子看不见而减少sleep a dog-sleep 打个盹儿sleep like a log 沉睡不醒slip of the tongue 说走了嘴Slanders by many mouths can melt a metal. 众口铄金Sleep is a thief; it steals half one's life. 睡眠是贼，他偷走了人的一半生命。

idiom-bodyparts身体部位俗语

idiom-bodyparts身体部位俗语idiom meaning example sentence 1. step on one’s toes offends(冒犯) people I didn't mean to step on your toes, I am sorry.2. bat an eyelid surprised; Gail didn't bat an eyelid when Marktold her that he had crashed the car.3. keep your head stay calm; keep cool If you keep your head and remainscalm, you can beat them.4. twist(扭) one’s arm persuade(说服) I twisted his arm a little bit to get himon board our team.5. pull one’s leg joke or tease someone I was just pulling your leg. I'm notreally a police officer.6. give somebody a hand help somebody I give my neighbora hand when heasks for my help.7. get under one’s skin to annoy(惹恼), botheror affect someone Next time someone getsunder your skin at work, take a few deep breaths, remind yourself that you have control8. stick your neck out to take a risk铤而走险I had an idea but wanted to do some research before sticking my neck out.9.be all ears fully listening Give me a minute to finish my workand then I'll be all ears to hear aboutyour project.10. break a leg good-luck T oday's the big game, eh? Break aleg!11. cold feet nervous just before a bigevent My sister didn't get cold feet until she put her wedding gown on.12. cost an arm and a leg be very expensive These cakes are delicious, butthey cost an arm and a leg.13. cry your heart out cry very hard I cried my heart out when my bestfriend moved away.14. face the music meet, stand up tounpleasantconsequences（result）,for example criticism orpunishmentI stayed out all night. When Ieventually got home I had to face themusic from my wife.15. (my) flesh and blood relative I have to hire Mia. She's my own fleshand blood.16. get something off one's chest tell someone yourproblemsThanks for listening to me complainabout my boss. I just needed to getthis off my chest.17. have one's head in the clouds be unaware orunrealistic(不切实际)about somethingAmy has her head in the clouds if shethinks she's going to pass her examswithout studying.18. head over heels deeply in love My brother is head over heels for hisnew girlfriend.19. head start an earlier start The kids gave Anthony a head start inthe bicycle race because he was theyoungest.20. in over one's head taking on a task that youcan't handle I was in over my head when I agreed to babysit the triplets and the dogs.21. keep an eye on take care of, watch inorder to protect I'll keep an eye on the dinner while you're on the phone.22. keep one's chin up try to be cheerful Keep your chin up. I'm sure you'llmake some friends soon.23. learn by heart,know by heart memorize I learned my multiplication tables byheart in the fourth grade.24. let one's hair down relax, have fun Go to the cottage and let your hairdown this weekend.25. (my) lips are sealed promise to keep a secret Don't worry,I won't tell your motherhow much you spent. My lips aresealed.26. makes my blood boil makes me very angry It makes myblood boil when peopledon't tie up their dogs.27. neck of the woods nearby location orregion I heard that they might be opening a post office in our neck of the woods soon.28. (an) old hand an experienced person My uncle's an old hand at car repair.He'll know what the problem is.29. over my dead body not unless I'm dead andcan't stop you My daughter wants a tattoo. I told her she'd get one over my dead body.30. pat on the back recognition or athank-you The party organizers deserve a pat on the back fora job well done.31. play something by ear do something without aplan We don't know if the weather will be good enough for camping. We'll have to play it by ear.32. rule of thumb basic rule (not alwaysfollowed) The rule of thumb is that the students wear black pants and white shirts.33. see eye to eye agree The couple don't see eye to eye onhow to train their pets.34. (by the) skin of one's teeth just barely I passed my exam by the skin of myteeth.35. sweet tooth a love of sugar or sweetthings I need three spoonful’s of sugar in my tea. I have a sweet tooth.36. thick in the head not very intelligent I'm a bit thick in the head when itcomes to reading a map.37. wash one's hands of something stop dealing with an issue or problemI'm washing my hands of Mary'saddiction. She is going to have to getsome professional help.。

美国idioms习语

AAbout time:Nearly time, high time. "It's about time you bought a new car!"Absence makes the heart grow fonder:Proverb that means that our feeling for those we love increases when we are apart from them.(To) act high and mighty:To act proudly and arrogantly.Actions speak louder than words:Proverb meaning that's it's better to do something about a problem than to talk about it. (To) act one's age:To behave in a more mature way. Frequently said to a child or teen. ex. "Bill, stop throwing rocks! Act your age!"(To) add fuel to the fire:To make a bad problem even worse.(To) add insult to injury:To make a bad situation even worse.Against the clock:To attempt to do something "against the clock" is to attempt to do something as fast as possible usually before a deadline.All-out:Complete. Very strong. "They did an all-out search for the missing boy and they found him."All set:Ready (to go). "All set?"All thumbs:Awkward. Clumsy.A little bird told me:When someone says "a little bird told me" it means they don't want you to know who told them.All in a day's work:Typical. Normal. Expected. ex. "Talking to famous celebrities is all in a day's work for some Hollywood reporters."(From) all walks of life:(From) all social, economic, and ethnic groups. ex. "People from all walks of life voted for him, but he still lost the presidential election."Apple of someone's eye:Someone's favorite person (and sometimes thing). ex. "Sarah was the apple of Tom's eye for quite a long time. He was very much in love with her."Armed to the teeth:Heavily armed. ex. "The rebels were armed to the teeth."At all hours (of the night):Very late at night, throughout the night. ex. "Her boyfriend would call her at all hours of the night."At each other's throats:Fighting or arguing heavily. ex. "They were at each other's throats. The arguments never stopped."At this stage:At this point. ex. "At this stage, it's difficult to say who will win the election."B(a) ball-park figure:A rough estimate. "Can you give me a ball-park figure of what this project will cost?" (To get on the) bandwagon:To begin to like something/start doing something because it's popular, "hip", or everyone else is doing it.(To) bank on something:To count or rely on something.(To) bark up the wrong tree:To ask the wrong person. To make the wrong choice. ex. "The gangster told the cops they were barking up the wrong tree in thinking he was responsible for the robbery."(A) basket-case:A very nervous person, someone at the verge of being neurotic. ex. "All the stress from the divorce turned John into a basket case."(To) be a fan of someone/ something:To like, idolize, admire someone/ or something. ex. "I'm not a big fan of heavy metal music."(To) be a in one's element:To be completely comfortable doing something; To do something that comes very naturally to someone. ex. "When it comes to speaking in public, the Senator is in his element." (To) be up to no good:To be planning something bad, mischievous, etc. ex. "I could tell from the look in his eyes that he was up to no good."(To) beat around the bush:To avoid getting to the point. ex. "Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think."(To) beg to differ:A polite way of saying "to disagree", most often heard in the phrase "I beg to differ!" Behind (someone)In the past. "I used to smoke, drink, and take drugs, but all that is behind me now."Believe it or not:Used at the beginning sentence to state that something is true whether one chooses to believe it or not. ex. "Believe it or not, I still care for her."Big fish in a little sea:A person who's famous/ well-known but only in an unimportant place (city or area).(To have a) big mouth:To not be able to keep a secret. ex. "Don't tell her anything. She's got a really big mouth." Big-shot (noun/adjective):An important person. ex. "All the big-shots at headquarters never listen to what we haveto say."; "A big-shot reporter."(A) Bimbo:A foolish/empty girl. The term "male bimbo" is also used. ex. "John only talks about his car and his clothes - he's a real male bimbo."(The) birds and the bees:Sex. Human reproduction. ex. "It's about time I talked to my son about the birds and the bees."(A) bite to eat:A snack, some food. ex. "Let's go grab a bite to eat before we go to the game."(To) bite the hand that feeds you:To do harm to someone who helps you.(To) bite one's tongue:To struggle not to say something that you want to say. ex. "I wanted to tell her everything, but I had to bite my tongue because I had promised Bill I would not (tell her)."Black sheep (of the family):The worst, least accepted member of a family.(A) Blast:A great time. A fun time. "We had a blast at the party last night."(To) blow someone's cover:To reveal someone's secret, or true identity. ex. "The spy was very careful not to blow her cover."(To) break even:To neither win nor lose. ex. "Michael thought he would lose $200, but he ended up breaking even."(To) break new ground:To do something that hasn't been done before. To innovate. ex. "Dr. Davis was breaking new ground in cancer research."(To) break someone's heart:To cause someone (strong) emotional pain. ex. "Fiona broke James' heart when she refused to marry him."(To) break the news to someone/ to break "it" to someone:To tell someone some important news, usually bad news. ex. "I hate to be the one to break it to you, but your wife has been cheating on you."(To) burst into tears:To start crying suddenly.C(To) call it a day:To end work and go home. ex. "Let's call it a day. It's getting late."(To) carry a tune:To be able to sing on key (accurately). "She has an awful voice! She can't carry a tune." (To) cash in on something:To profit from something. "The actor wanted to cash in on his popularity by opening a restaurant."(A) catch:When talking about wives, husbands, girlfriends, etc., people sometimes say "He's quite a catch" or "She's quite a catch" - which means "He/she is a great partner - it's good to be in a relationship with him/her (usually because of his/her personality, money, or looks)" (To) catch someone's eye:To get someone's attention through eye contact.(A) cheap drunk:Also knows as "a cheap date". A person who becomes drunk after only one or two drinks. "Victor had one gin and tonic and was already slurring - what a cheap drunk!"(A) clean bill of health:A report from the doctor that one's health is good. Good results from a doctor's medical examination. ex. "I went in for my yearly physical and got a clean bill of health from Dr. Jones".(To) clear the table:To remove all dishes, cutlery, etc. from a table after a meal.(A) close call:Something that is close to danger or an accident. "That was a close call! The train almost hit the motorbike."Coast-to-coast:From the Atlantic to the Pacific coast in the United States. ex. "Our car made the coast-to-coast trip in 70 hours".(To) come away empty handed:To return without anything. To expect to receive something but to end up receiving nothing. ex. "The union workers came away empty handed from the negotiations." (To) come to an end:To finish. To stop. ex. "When the road came to an end, we turned left."(To) come out of the closet:To reveal that one is gay.Come to think of it:I just remembered. ex. "Hey, come to think of it, I do have a sleeping bag you can borrow."(To) come up short:To not quite achieve one's goal. ex. "The students tried to raise $1,000 for the school play,but they came up short."Come what mayWhatever happens. No matter what happens.Copycat (noun or adjective)Someone who imitates/mimics another person *not really used in a positive sense* (To) cover a lot of ground:To go through a lot of information. "We've covered a lot of ground in my English class in the past two months."(To) cover for someone:To make excuses for someone or to conceal someone's errors.(At the) crack of dawn:Right at dawn (when the sun comes up). "We left at the crack of dawn."(To) crash:To sleep. To go to bed.(To) cramp someone's style:To limit someone in some way. To limit someone from expressing themselves fully. (To) cry one's eyes out:To cry hard. ex. "When her grandfather died, she cried her eyes out for three days straight."(To) cut class:To not go to class. To skip going to class. "Jacob was a very bad student. He was always cutting class to go smoke with his buddies."(To) cut loose:To act or speak freely, without holding back ( = without restraint). "When the three of us are together we really cut loose."(A) cut above (something):Superior/ better (than something). "The commercial said that this car company is 'a cut above the rest'."D(To) die of boredom:To be very bored.(A) dead ringer:A look-alike. "He's a dead ringer for Jude Law" (He looks exactly like Jude Law).Dirt cheap:Very cheap (inexpensive). "The hotel we stayed in was dirt cheap, but our room was very nice."(A) dog's age:A very long time. "I haven't seen him in a dog's age."Don't hold your breath:Don't wait for it to happen because it probably won't. "You think David will break up with Tina? Don't hold your breath!"Don't let it get you down:Don't let it upset you. Don't allow it to make you feel bad.(To) do the dishes:To wash the dishes.(A) downer:An event that causes one to be sad. "Your girlfriend broke up with you? What a downer!" Down the drain:Wasted. Lost forever. "I tried for five years to run this business and now I'm bankrupt. Five years down the drain."(A) drag:Boring; a disappointment. "The party was a real drag" or "My car broke down... What a drag!"(To) drive a hard bargain:To be firm when bargaining about something. You drive a hard bargain = It's hard to win when bargaining with you. "You drive a hard bargain, but alright, I'll pay you $10 for the lamp."(To) drive someone crazy:To make someone very agitated, upset, or emotional (either in a good or bad way). "That teacher is so awful! He drives me crazy with his attitude."(To) drop it:To stop talking about something. "I told you to drop it! I don't want to talk about it." (To) drown one's sorrows:To get/ become drunk.(To) drop the ball:To make a mistake. (WARNING: This idiom is overused in the business world). ex. "So it was John's fault? Yes, John really dropped the ball on this one."(A) dream come true:A great thing. A dream or wish that has become reality. ex. "Living in California is like a dream come true."Down in the dumps:Sad. Depressed.(To) dump someone: (very informal)To end a relationship with someone; to break up with someone. To stop seeing someone (romantically). "She dumped me."EEarful:a strong verbal scolding. ex. "Katie's father really gave her an earful when she came home at 4 AM."Easy:Not so fast. Calm down! ex. "Easy! Don't eat so fast!"(As) easy as pie:Very easy.Easy come, easy go:PROVERB. Said to explain the loss of something that was very easily obtained in the first place.Easy-going:Tolerant. Laid-back. Relaxed.(To) eat one's heart out:To be envious or jealous. ex. "Eat your heart out Frank, I'm going to Paris!"(To) eat out of someone's hands:To do whatever someone else wants. ex. "James would do anything for Vicky. She had him eating out of her hands."(To) eat one's words:To admit that what one said was wrong. ex. "You think I won't be able to find work in one week? I'm going to make you eat your words."Elbow room:Enough space (room) to feel comfortable.Enough is enough:That is enough and there should be no more.(To) enter one's mind:To cross one's mind. To start thinking about something. "You want me to become a doctor? The thought never even entered my mind."Everything but the kitchen sink:Almost everything one can think of.Every so often:Once in while. Occasionally.Every other:Every second. Alternate. ex. "In Los Angeles, every other person is an actor." Expecting:Pregnant.F(To) face the music:To accept the (unpleasant) consequences of what you have done.(To) fall flat (on one's face):To fail. To be unsuccessful. ex. "The play fell flat on its face."Fair-weather friendA person who is only your friend when things are going well for you.(To) feel like a new person:To feel refreshed, rejuvenated.(To) fall into place:To become organized. To fit together. ex. "Once I started meditating, everything in my life began to fall into place."(To) fall short:To lack something. ex. "We tried to raise fifty thousand dollars, but we fell short by about ten thousand."(A) falling out:A disagreement/break in a friendship. ex. "We had a falling out over what she said." (A) far cry:Very different (often in a worse way). ex. "This wine is nice, but it's a far cry from the wine we had yesterday."(To) feel like a new person:To feel refreshed, rejuvenated.(To) feel out of place:To feel like you don't belong. ex. "We went to Mary's party last night. There were many strange people there and I felt a little out of place, so we left."(A) Fifth wheel:Useless, out of place, unnecessary. "There were only couples there... I felt like a fifth wheel."(To) fill someone's shoes:To replace someone. To do something someone else used to do. ex. "Cathy has been working here for 20 years. It's going to be hard to find someone to fill her shoes."(A) fine line:Not much difference. ex. "Sometimes there's a fine line between love and infatuation." First and foremost:First and most importantly.First thing:Before anything else. ex. "Call me first thing tomorrow morning."(To) fish for a compliment:To try very hard to get a compliment from someone.(To) fix someone (some food - like cocoa, oatmeal, etc.):To prepare (some food) for someone. "I'll fix you a cup of cocoa."Flat broke:Very poor. Having absolutely no money.(To) follow one's heart:To act according to your feelings/ emotions. ex. "I couldn't decide what to do so I just followed my heart."Food for thought:Something to think about.(A) fork in the road:A point when a road splits in two directions.Free and easy:Casual. Not very serious. ex. "Sarah was looking for a free and easy relationship."(A) fresh pair of eyes:A new reader, someone who hasn't seen something before. ex. "Hey can you come check out this report? We need a fresh pair of eyes."(A) full plate:A busy schedule. ex. "Mark can you help me with this project? Not really, I've got a full plate right now."Fun and games:Playing around. Time spent doing worthless things. ex. "OK, Neil, the fun and games are over. It's time to get down to work."G(To) get a move on:To go or do something quickly, to get going, etc. ex. "Hey if we want to make the 8:00 PM show we should get a move on."(To) get carried away:To exaggerate/ go too far/ to become emotional. ex. "I got carried away. I bought 10 shirts!" "She got carried away when she started talking about the war."(To) get caught up:To become involved, especially emotionally. ex. "I just got caught up in his plan and couldn't think straight."(To) get cold feet:To become timid or frightened. ex. "I usually get cold feet when I have to speak in public."(To) get down to business:To start working seriously. ex. "Enough playing around - let's get down to business."(To) get that all the time:To hear something constantly. ex. "Hey, you really look like Brad Pitt! Yeah, I get that all the time."(To) get one's foot in the doorTo get started in a process. To attain a favorable position which will help one work toward a goal. ex. "I'm trying to find a better job, but I can't get my foot in the door. (To) get one's fill of something:To have enough of something. To have a lot of something. ex. "She's had her fill of trouble lately."(To) get on someone's nerves:To annoy someone. To bother or irritate someone.(To) get rid of (something/someone):To eliminate. To throw away. To hide. ex. "This detergent gets rid of dirt better than any other one that I've used.", "Get rid of the cigarette - your mother's coming!"(To) get something off one's chest:To say something that has been on your mind. To say something that has been botheringyou. "Did you tell her about Hawaii? Yes, and I felt much better once I got that off my chest."(To) get the blues:To become sad or depressed.(To) get something straight:To clarify something. To understand something clearly.(To) give someone a call:To call someone (on the telephone).(To) give someone the benefit of the doubt:To believe in someone despite information that makes them seem guilty of something. ex. "Hey, don't believe the rumors - give him the benefit of the doubt."(To) give someone a piece of one's mind:To bawl someone out. To let someone know how one really feels. "After that driver took my parking spot, I really gave him a piece of my mind."(A) go-getter:an aggressive employee, a hard worker. "Jim is a real go-getter. He's always taking the initiative."(To) go Dutch:When a group of people go out and everyone pays for him/herself.(To) go overboard:To do too much. To exaggerate. "They really went overboard with the party preparations." (To) go up in flames:To burn. To be consumed in flames.(To) go over something with a fine toothed comb:To go over something very carefully, esp. checking for errors. "Here's the report - Make sure to go over it with a fine toothed comb."(To) go to someone's head:To make someone overly conceited or proud. ex. "That award that he won really went to his head."(To) a golden opportunity:A good chance to succeed, a good investment. ex. "I didn't have money to buy that restaurant. I missed a golden opportunity."HHalf-baked:Foolish.Hand-me-down:Usually said of clothing that has been passed on from one person to another. ex. "A hand-me-down dress."Hands down:Easily. By far. ex. "She is hands down the most beautiful girl in class."Hang on:Be prepared for fast and/or rough movement.(To) hang on someone's every word:To listen very carefully to someone. ex. "Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word."(To) hate someone's guts:To hate someone very much. (To) have a big mouth:To be a gossiper. To be a person who can't keep a secret. ex. "Don't tell her anything! She has a big mouth."(To) have a lot going for (someone):To have a lot of good things in one's life. To have many things working to one's benefit. ex. "She has a lot going for her - she's smart, she's attractive, she has a good job, etc."(To) have a sweet tooth:To love to eat candy or other sweets.(To) have an edge:To have an advantage.(To) have mixed feelings (about something):To be unsure or uncertain about something.(To) have one's hands full:To be busy, occupied with some kind of activity, work, etc. ex. "I have my hands full with my three children."(To) have one's heart set on something:To really want something to happen. To expect something to happen. ex. "Julie has her heart set on going to London this summer."(A) hit:A popular song or film. ex. "Titanic was a hit (movie)."(To) hit the spot:To satisfy a need exactly. To be exactly right (often said about food or drinks). ex. "That was a delicious meal - It hit the spot."(To) hit bottom:To reach the lowest point.(To) hit the road:To leave, start on a trip, etc. ex. "It's already 9:00 AM - We have to hit the road!"(To) hit a snag:To run into a problem. ex. "The project hit a snag when testing failed to produce favorable results"Hold on!Wait. "Hold on, I'll be with you in just a moment."(To be) homesickTo miss one's home, country, city, etc. "Francesca is really homesick. She really wants to go back to Italy."How on earth...? How in the world...?When asking a question, "How on earth..." and "How in the world..." emphasize the fact that something incredible or very hard to believe happened. "How on earth did you getthat job? (it was very hard to get)" "How on earth did you fix that car!? (it was impossible to fix)" etc.IIf worst comes to worst:If things get really bad. ex. "If worst comes to worst, we can always fire him."Ill-at-ease:Uncomfortable. ex. "She seemed to be ill-at-ease talking to the doctor about her problems".In bad taste:Rude. Vulgar. Obscene. ex. "John's jokes are always in bad taste."In broad daylight:Publicly visible in the daytime. ex. "This city is very dangerous. You can get robbed in broad daylight."In good shape/ condition:Physically and functionally sound and sturdy. "Shape" is generally used more for people. ex. "The car is in good condition. Bill is in good shape."In mint condition:In perfect condition (not used for people).In no mood to do something:To not feel like doing something. To not want to do something. ex. "I'm in no mood to cook dinner tonight."In season:Currently available for selling (often said of fresh fruit and vegetables). ex. "Tomatoes are very cheap now because they're in season."In stock:Available for purchase, as in goods in a store. ex. "Do you have any more of these books in stock? No, I'm sorry we don't."In the air:Everywhere. All around.In the long run:Over a long period of time. Ultimately. ex. "He smokes a lot now, and I'm afraid that in the long run it will cost him his health."In the same boat:In the same situation (usually negative).In and out:Coming in and going out often. ex. "She's been in and out all day."In with:Friendly with. Friends with. ex. "At high school he was in with the wrong crowd. That's why he always got in trouble."In advance:Ahead of time.JJam-packed:Very crowded. ex. "The stadium was jam packed on Saturday."(To) jam on the brakes:To hit/ step on the brakes suddenly to stop the car.Jack-of-all-trades:A person who knows how to do a lot of different things.(To) jump all over someone/ jump down someone's throat:To criticize or blame someone. ex. "As soon as I brought up going out with my friends, she jumped all over me."(To) jump the gun:To get something started too soon. To start too soon. ex. "We have to do a lot more work before we launch this product. We don't want to jump the gun."(To) jump at:To quickly accept. ex. "The journalist jumped at the chance to interview Madonna."Just about:Almost. ex. "I'm just about finished."Just now:Just a minute ago.Just what the doctor ordered:Exactly what is needed. ex. "This vacation is great! It's just what the doctor ordered."K(To) keep a low profile:To lay low. To not attract attention to oneself by talking loudly, dressing in flashy clothes, causing trouble, etc. ex. "The bank robbers knew that they had to keep a low profile until they crossed the border."(To) keep an eye on:To watch. To pay attention to. ex. "I have to go to the store. Can you please keep an eye on the baby for 10 minutes?"(To) keep a straight face:To force oneself not to laugh, even though one wants to. ex. "He was saying the stupidest things, and I was finding it hard to keep a straight face."(To) keep one's cool:To remain calm.(To) keep one's word:To uphold one's promise. ex. "He's a very honorable person who always keeps his word." (To) keep someone posted:To keep someone informed.(To) keep someone up:To not allow someone to sleep. ex. "The neighbors' party kept me up all night."(To) keep something to oneself:To not let others know about something. To not reveal something. ex. "Hey, don't tell anyone about your time in prison. Keep it to yourself."(To) keep track of:To maintain a record of. ex. "I don't know where all my money goes. It's hard to keep track of my expenses."(A) kept man/woman:Someone who is in a relationship where the other person pays for everything. ex. "Stephen's girlfriend always pays for everything. He's such a kept man."(To) kick back:To relax.(To) kick oneself:To regret.(To) kill time:To waste time.Knock it off!:Stop it!Knock on wood:A phrase said to cancel out (imaginary) bad luck.(To) know something inside-out:To know something completely and thoroughly. ex. "Let me show you around - I know this neighborhood inside-out."(To) know the score:To know the facts. To know how things go.Know-it-all:A person who acts like they know everything. ex. "Robert is so conceited! Yeah, he's a real know-it-all."L(A) lady-killer:A handsome man; a man who charms women. This does NOT mean "killer of ladies!" :) Last but not least:Last in order but not last in importance. ex. "Last but not least I'd like to thank myparents."Last ditch (adj.):Final (*has a slight connotation of "desperate"*). ex. "They made a last-ditch effort to win the game, but came up short."(To) lay a finger on someone:To touch someone even very slightly. ex. "If you so much as lay a finger on him, you will be in trouble."(To) lay low:SEE "Keep a low profile"(To) leave a bad taste in someone's mouth:To leave a negative impression on someone.(To) leave someone high and dry:To leave someone helpless. ex. "Don't leave me high. Don't leave me dry." - Radiohead (To) leave someone in peace/ alone:To stop bothering someone. ex. "Leave me alone! I don't want to talk to anyone." (To) let off steam:To release energy or anger. ex. "Victor went drinking, and got into a fight. That's OK, he's just letting off a little steam."(To) let someone off the hook:To release someone from responsibility. ex. "Natalie said she didn't want to wash the dishes, but her mom didn't let her off the hook."(To) let something slide:To neglect something. To ignore something. ex. "I'm going to let it slide this time, but next time be more careful!"(A) lift:A ride. ex. "She gave me a lift to the airport."Little by little:Slowly, gradually. ex. "Little by little she started to like living in New York City."(A) little off:Not quite even, normal. ex. "There was something a little off about the way she was behaving."(To) lock horns:To argue. To have a dispute. To disagree.(To) look the other way:To ignore something on purpose. ex. "In some countries, customs officials can be paid to look the other way."(A) long shot:Something that has a slim (small) chance of happening. "They might win, but it's a long-shot."(To) lose (someone):This is often used when someone is chasing someone OR being chased by someone. Ifyou're being chased by someone and you manage to get away you can say - "I lost him!" - The person chasing you can say the same thing - "I lost him" :)(To) lose one's temper:。

英语俚语（AmericanIdioms）

英语俚语（AmericanIdioms）英语俚语(American Idioms)1、the apple of one's eye：掌上明珠，珍爱的人（或物）这里的apple是指瞳孔，是眼睛里最敏感最珍贵的部分。

这条成语来自《圣经. 诗篇》第十七篇第八节："求你保护我，如同保护眼中的瞳孔。

"（Keep me as the apple of the eye.）[例]The little girl is the apple of her parents' eye. 这个小女孩是她父母的掌上明珠。

2、bad egg: 坏蛋；流氓，骗子，二流子；没出息的人此语大约于上世纪中叶在美国出现，十年后传到英国。

在比喻上，"坏蛋"也可作为腐败的象征，因为坏蛋从外表看不出来，里面却已气味难闻。

[例] Trust him nothing; he is a bad egg. 别相信他，他是个坏蛋。

3、burn one's boats (bridges): 破釜沉舟，自断退路，有进无退这句成语源自某些军事家的行动。

相传古罗马恺撒等名将出征时，常烧毁船只，士兵们后退无路，只有勇往直前，战胜敌人。

[例] "That's done it" said Manby, tearing up the agreement. "Now we've burned our boats behind us and we've no option but to go forward with the project.""事已如此，"曼贝一边说，一边撕掉协议书，"现在我们已破釜沉舟，除按计划前进外，别无选择。

"4、castle in Spain (the air)空中楼阁，白日做梦来自法语chateauxen Espangne.为什么提到西班牙？可能因为西班牙一度被认为是个富于浪漫色彩的国家。

英文中常见俚语(idiom)PPT课件

• to criticize or stop something that some people are enthusiastic about
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The shoe is on the other foot
• Back in school we made fun of Jones because we thought he spent too much time studying instead of having fun. Now the shoe is on the other foot -- he's made lots of money and the rest of us are just barely making enough to feed our families.
English slangs
Slang is the use of
informal words and expressions , but it’s more acceptable when
used socially.
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Break a leg
A:Man,I have a performance tomorrow ．I am so nervous. B: Don’t be, you will be fine , break a leg ,okay! A: break a leg? Are you kidding me?
Break a leg= Good Luck
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On the house
A:Hi,do you want to try this new flavor hamburger , buy one and I’ll give you one on the house. B:On the house? Can I just go upstairs?

英语Idioms汇总

英语Idioms汇总英语Idioms汇总unit11. Breath of life生命的气息Poetry and art are the breath of life to her.诗歌和艺术是她的生命之源。

2. Garden of Eden伊甸园Life is no Garden of Eden at the moment.现今的生活没有乐土。

3. Adam and Eve亚当和夏娃I don’t remember when all this took place. Perhaps it was when Adam andEve lived.我不记得这所有的事是何时发生的，也许是在很久很久以前。

There is a tendency of longevity长寿on his mother’s side. Both his grandpa and grandma lived to be over ninety—lived to be Adam and Eve, as they say.在他母亲那系有长寿的趋向。

他的外祖父和外祖母都活到了九十多岁，就像他们说的，要长命百岁。

4. Adam’s profession亚当的职业He has always been thinking of engaging in Adam’s profession when he retires.他总是想要在退休后从事园艺工作。

5. Bone of one’s bones and flesh of one’s flesh骨中骨，肉中肉I hold myself supremely blest—blest beyond what language can express; because I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine. No woman was ever nearer to her mate than I am: ever more absolutely bone of his bones and flesh of his flesh.融为一体－－Jane EyreThe trade union was bone of the bones and flesh of the flesh of the workers.工会和工人们休戚相关。

Idioms英文俚语

IdiomsHead1.talk a person’s head off:weary a person by too much talking2.beat one’s head againest a wall:not succeed after tryingvery hard.3.Keep one’s head:stay clam when there is trouble or danger4.Put their hands together:discuss something as a group5.hide one’s head in the sand:refuse to see or face something6.off one’s head:out of one’s sense,crazy7.make head or tail尾巴 of it:find a meaning in,understandcheek脸蛋1.speak with one’s tough in one’s cheek: not to say sincerely what one thinks or means2.trun the other cheek:be patient when injured or insulted 辱骂 by someone.neck1.break the neck:do all one possibly can,try one’s hardest2.get it in the neck:suffer a serious blow to one’s plans3.neck and neck:equal or nearly equal in a race4.save the one’s neck:save from danger or trouble5.stick one’s neck out:do something dangerous or risky6.pain in the neck: a bothersome person or eventears1.believe one’s ears:trust one’s ears2.do in one ear and out the other:be not really listened toor understand3.play by ear:play a musical instrument by remembering thetrue.4.Trun a deaf ear:refuse to listen,no pay attention5.Give an ear to:listen to6.Prick刺 up one’s ear:habe an attention suddenly roused唤醒7.About one’s ear:into complete defeat or ruinLip1.lip service:support shown by words only and not by actions2.button one’s lip:keep a secret,be quietshoulder1.cold shoulder:unfriendly treatment of a persont2.put one’s shoulder to the wheel :make a great effort oneselfor with others3.on one’s shoulders:in one’s care,as one’s responsibility4.square one’s shoulders:stand strong and ready to givebattle5.weight of the world on one’s shoulders:a very heavy loadof worry or responsibility6.shoulder to shoulder:on beside the other ,together.Hand1.Clean hands:freedom from guilt or dishonesty2.wash one’s hands of:withdraw from or refuse to be responsibility.y hands on:find, get hold of,catch4.at hand:easy to reach5.eat out of one’s hand:trust someone fully,believe someone without question.6.on the other hand:from another point of view7.have one’s hands full:have as so much work as one can do,be very busyNerve1.Get on one’s nerves:make one nervous2.Get up the nerve:build up one’s courage,become brave enoughThumb1.under the thumb of:be controlled by or obedient to some one2.twiddle one’s thumbs:sit still doing nothing3.all thumbs:awkward笨拙的,especially with one’shands,clumsy4.green thumb: a talent or gardening园艺5.turn thumbs down:say no,disapprove or reject6.thumbs up:a sign of approval or acceptance.Eye1.catch one’s eye：attract one’s attention2.shut one’s eye:refuse to see or think about3.keep an eye on:watch carefully,not stop paying attention to4.look in the eye:face bravely or without shame5.see eye to eye:hold exactly the same opinion6.the apple of one’s eye:something extremely precious to one7.in one’s mind’s eye:in the imaginationchin下巴1.keep one’s chin up:face trouble with courage, be brave2.take it on the chin:accept without complaint something badthat happens to onefinger1.burn one’s finger:get in trouble doing something and fearto do it again.2.Cross one’s finger:put one fin ger over another for goodluck.3.Finger in the pie:something to do with what happens4.Lift a finger:do something,do one’s share,help5.Sap one’s finger at :show no respect for,disregard6.Work one’s finger to the bone:work very hardFace1.pull a long face:look sad , unhappy, disappointed2.show one’s face:appear3.lose face:beambarrassed or shamed by an error or failure4.in the face of:in the presence of在前面5.make a face:make an ugly expression on one’s face6.set one’s face againest:strongly disapproveknee1.on one’s knees:begging very hard2.bring to one’s knees:force to yieldfoot1.have cold feet:be frightened or nervous2.dead on one’s feet:too tired to do more,exhausted3.keep one’s feet:keep from falling or slipping down松弛4.stand on one’s own feet:depand on oneself5.throw oneself at someone’s feet:make a public display ofserving,loving or worshiping崇拜someone6.one foot in the grave:near to deathblood1.make one’s blood boil:excite one with anger , fright,etc2.get blood from a stone:achieve the impossible3.in cold blood:without feeling, cruelly4.new blood:fresh energy and power5.draw blood:make someone feel hurt or angry6.blood is thicker than water:relatives are closer thanfriends7.have blood one’s head:carry the responsibility or guilt ofa person’s deathtoe脚趾1.on one’s toe:ready to act,alert警惕的2.step on one’s toes:offend使反感 or annoy onethroat咽喉1．Cut one’s throat:defeat or destroy someone,put an end to someone2．Jump down one’s throat:suddenly become very angery at someone3．Lump in one’s throat:a feeling so strong to make one almost sob哭泣4．At each other’s throat:fighting or quarreling 5．Have by the throat:hold in one’s power6．Stick in one’s throat:be hard or unpleasant to sayHeart1.break one’s heart：make very sad or hopeless2.by heart:by memory3.heart and soul:with all one’s affections and energies4.lose heart:feel discouraged because of failure5.open one’s heart:talk about one’s feelings honestly6.take to heart:think seriously about7.have the heart:be courageous or spirited enoughtooth1.get one’s teeth into:have something real or solid to thinkabout2.armed to the teeth：having all needed weaponsleg1.have not a leg to stand on:have no ddefense or reason2.on one’s last legs:about to fail3.pull one’s leg:to fool,trick,or make fun of one4.shake a leg:go fast,hurry5.stretch one’s leg:take a walk,get exercise by walking6.get on one’s hind legs滔滔不绝：go into a rage狂怒mouth1.keep one’s mouth shut:stay silent2.make one’s mouth water:make one very much want to eat ordrink something3.put words into one’s mouth:speak for another without right4.take the bread out of one’s mouth:take away or not give onerightful support5.heart in one’s mouth:a feeling of great fear or nervousnesss6.melt in one’s mouth :be so tender脆弱的as to be seem toneed no chewing7.live from hand to mouth：live without saving for thefuture,have just enoughflesh1.flesh and blood:close relatives2.in the flesh:oneself,personallyarm1.arm and arm:with one’s arm under or around another person’sarm2.at arm’s length:away from close contract,at a distance3.in arms:unable yet to walk,very young4.with open arms:in a warm,friendly way5.give one’s right arm:give something of great vaule6.twist one’s arm:threaten someone to make him do somethingback1.behind one’s back:without one’s knowledge or consent允许赞同2.get one’s back up:become angry or stubborn3.straw that broke the camel骆驼’s back:a small trouble whichwhich follow other troubles and makes one lose patience and be unable to bear them4.turn one’s back on:refuse to help5.with one’s back to the wall:unable to escape withoutfighting6.off one’s back:leave one alone,stop from bothering one7.get on one’s back:make insistent demands of one,becoem anannoyance or botherbone1. feel in one’s bones:have an idea or feeling but not konw why2.have a bone to pick:have cause for arguement or complaintNose1.keep one’s nose clean:stay out of trouble,do only what oneshould do2.lead by the nose:have full control of3.see beyond one’s nose:act with farseeing有远见的understanding4.turn up one’s nose at :refuse as not being good enough forone5.under one’s nose:in aeasily seen or noticeable place count noses:count the number of people in a group。

美国俚语大全,教师

(3)The types of idioms P20 . Idioms verbal in nature A. verb+particle verb+adverb The students got up a special number of the newspaper to celebrate the school‟s 50th birthday. (组织，安排) He is easily put out by the trifles. (使不安，困扰) We could not make out what the artist had drawn. (理解) There is no way to black out the news. (封锁) …

A、生存环境的差异习语的产生与人们的劳动和生活密切相关。英国是一个岛国，历史上航海业曾一度领先世界；而汉民族在亚洲大陆生活繁衍，人们的生活离不开土地。已发表的文章归纳式.doc比喻花钱浪费，大手大脚，英语是spend money like water，而汉语是“挥金如土”。英语中有许多关于船和水的习语，在汉语中没有完全相同的对应习语，如to rest on one's oars（暂时歇一歇）, to keep one's head above water（奋力图存）, all at sea（不知所措）等等。
B: structural stability “A stitch in time save nine”(小洞不补，大洞吃苦：及时一针，省却九针)，a can not be changed by one. In the same boat, boat can not be ship. “diamond cut diamond, crook cut crook”(棋逢敌手)， Cut can not be cuts. An eye for an eye, but a tooth for a tooth（以眼还眼，以牙还牙） “Like cures like”(以毒攻毒) Idiom vs free phrase Red tape(官样文章) red tapes（红色带子） Cold comfort(简直不起作用的安慰) cold winter（寒冷的冬天）

American Idioms 4地道俚语

t for laughs To laugh up one's sleeve
"Just for laughs they tossed Mary in the swimming pool with all her clothes on. Then they found out she didn't know how to swim." "I really enjoyed that movie last night. It won't win any prizes, but it has two funny guys in it that are worth watching just for laughs."

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Top Gun Bottom line
"Sorry, I don't handle divorces myself, but if you really want to divorce your husband, I can give you the name of two of the top guns in New York when it comes to getting a good divorce settlement." "Our new cook from Sichuan is bringing in a lot more people. And the bottom line is that last month we made a profit of fifteen thousand dollars."
American Idioms 4
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10句奇妙有趣的美国俗语

【导语】以下是整理的《10句奇妙有趣的美国俗语》，⼀起来看看吧！1. nerd和jock是美国学⽣常⽤的两个俗语。

nerd的意思和汉语中的“书呆⼦”类似。

这类⼈聪明勤奋，但却过于保守严肃，在校园⾥颇让⼈瞧不起。

jock则恰恰相反。

他们魁梧帅⽓，很受⼥孩⼦们的欢迎，尤其擅长American football和basketball等各种体育运动。

当然，校园中也不乏漂亮的girl jocks.2. egghead这个词在1952年的美国总统⼤选中被⾸次使⽤。

当时的竞选双⽅分别是⼆战盟军总司令艾森豪威尔和书⽣⽓⼗⾜的伊利诺伊州州长史蒂⽂森。

史蒂⽂森精⼼准备的竞选演讲⽂字华丽晦涩，只有和他⼀样的知识分⼦才会感兴趣。

因此对⼿取笑他说：Sure, all the eggheads loveStevenson. But how many eggheads do you think there are. egghead的意思，就是指书⽣⽓很⾜的知识分⼦。

3. hick和city slicker这两个词的意思在各种语⾔中⼀定都能找到对应的词，它们分别是城⾥⼈和乡下⼈对对⽅的贬称。

hick的意思是“乡巴佬，⼟包⼦，”⽽slick字⾯意思是“圆滑的，油滑的”，因⽽city slicker也就是乡下⼈眼中的“城⾥⽼油⼦，打扮光鲜，⽼于世故却不可信的城⾥滑头”。

4.turkey(⽕鸡)，shrimp(虾)和crab(螃蟹)这三种动物在美国⼈眼中会是什么⼈呢?turkey是美国⼈在Thanksgiving Day和Christmas Day家家都要吃的⾷物。

但是，活的⽕鸡样⼦难看，⾏动⼜笨拙，所以turkey就⽤来形容那种愚蠢⽆⽤的⼈。

⽽那种雇⽤了这些turkey，⼜不能开除他们的政府或商业机构就被称作turkey farm. shrimp常被⽤于指代那些个⼦矮⼩的⼈或⽆⾜轻重的⼩⼈物。

请看下⾯的句⼦：You may call Napoleon a little shrimp. But for a shrimp, he certainly made the restof Europe tremble.⽽crab因为长相丑陋凶恶，常被⽤来指那些性格暴躁、脾⽓很坏的⼈。

新概念英语2(L5 No wrong numbers) 思维导图视觉笔记

新概念英语2Lesson 5 No wrong numbers 一、老师讲解（思维导图）二、背诵原文（4宫格漫画）三、笔记精讲（词汇句型）1人们淹没在信息的海洋里。

)2、cover／＂kAv／越过（一段距离），后面可接distance或具体的路程长度cover the distance in three minutes (用三分钟飞过这段距离)eg. They were hoping to cover 40 miles yesterday. (他们昨天打算走40英里。

)cover最基本的意思是“覆盖，遮盖”，用A盖住B的表达结构是cover B with Aeg. The ground was covered with thick snow.cover引申义为“掩盖，掩饰”；反义词是uncovereg. Mum's worried, but she covers it up by joking. (妈妈非常担心，但她用说笑话来掩饰不安。

) Lots of evidence was uncovered. (有人发现了大量证据。

)recover恢复健康/ discover发现eg. After a few days of fever, she began to recover.She knew if her husband discovered her secret, she would feel his great anger.3、distance／＇listens／既可以指有形的距离，也可以指无形的差距、差别eg. The distance wouldn't be a problem. (距离不是问题。

)The distance between two people is much greater than that between a man and a pig.distance（两人关系的）疏远，冷淡eg. After graduation, as time went by, distance began to appear between us. (毕业后，随着时间的流逝，我们彼此渐行渐远。

习语大全--Idiom

All roads lead to Rome: All paths or activities lead to the center of things. Many different methods will produce the same result. For example, So long as you meet the deadline, I don't care how much help you get--all roads lead to Rome.A penny saved is a penny earned: What one does not spend, one will have. Money not spent is money that is in one’s pocket. What one does not spend, one will have. This maxim for thrift is so familiar that it often appears in shortened form, as in Although they can afford to buy a house right now, they're putting it off, on the principle of "a penny saved."A pretty penny: A considerable sum of money, as in That fur coat must have cost a pretty pennyAll hell broke loose: Bad things start to happen. When all hell breaks loose, there is chaos, confusion and trouble.Rome was not built in a day: Many things cannot be done instantly, and require time and patience. Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. For example, You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted; Rome wasn't built in a day.All the tea in China: If someone won’t do something for all the tea in China, they won’t do it no matter how much money they are offered. A considerable fortune.Backseat driver: A passenger who gives unwanted or unneeded directions to the driver; also, a person who interferes in affairs without having knowledge, responsibility, or authority for doing so. For example, Aunt Mary drives us all crazy with her instructions; she's an incurable backseat driver.Bad blood: Anger or hostility between persons or groups, as in There's been bad blood between the two families for years.Bigger fish to fry: If you aren’t interested in something because it isn’t important to you and there are more important things for you to do, you have bigger fish to fry.Carrot or the stick: Combining a promised reward with a threatened penalty. Reward and punishment used as persuasive measures, as in Management dangled the carrot of a possible raise before strikers, but at the same time waved the stick of losing their pension benefits.I’m so hungry I could eat a horse: Quite hungry.Early bird catches the worm: If you start something early, you stand a better chance of success. as in She's always the first one in line and does well at these auctions--the early bird catches the worm!Fair and square: If someone wins something fair and square, they follow the rules and win conclusively. Honestly and according to the rule. Just and honest, as in He won the race fair and square.Go Dutch：If you go Dutch in a restaurant, you pay equal shares for the meal. To pay one’s own expenses on a date or outing. Everybody pays for themselves when eating at a restaurantKill two birds with one stone: To manage to do two things at the same time instead of just one, because it is convenient to do both. Achieve two ends witha single effort, as in As long as I was in town on business, I thought I'd kill two birds and visit my uncle too.Let sleeping dogs lie: To not talk about things which have caused problems in the past, or to not try to change asituation because you might cause problems. Allow inactive problems to remain so, as in Jane knew she should report the accident but decided to let sleeping dogs lie.Make a killing: To earn a lot of money quickly through some kind of lucrative business. Enjoy a large and quick profit, as in They made a killing in real estate. Needle in a haystack: If trying to find something is like looking for a needle in a haystack, it means that it is very difficult, if not impossible to find among everything around it.Over your head: 1.To a position higher than yours. 2. Beyond one’s understanding or competence. Eg. If you are in over your head, you cannot control things. It would mean that you could have too much debt and get in trouble.Paper tiger: A person who appears to have power but is in reality ineffectual. One that is seemingly dangerous and powerful but is in fact timid and weak: “They are paper tigers, weak and indecisive”Put your foot in your mouth: To make an embarrassing or tactless blunder when speaking. Rob tries to say nice things, but he always ends up putting his foot in his mouth.”Shooting fish in a barrel: It is so easy that success is guaranteed. One side is so much stronger than the other that the weaker side has no chance at all of winning. Ridiculously easy, as in Setting up a computer nowadays is like shooting fish in a barrel.There’s no such thing as a free lunch: Something that you say which means that if someone gives you something, they always expect you to give them something or to do something for them. He offered me a room in his house, but he seems to expect me to do all the housework. I should have known there's no such thing as a free lunch.Ugly duckling: One that is considered ugly or unpromising at first but has the potential of becoming beautiful or admirable in maturity. A homely or unpromising individual who grows into an attractive or talented person, as in She was the family ugly duckling but blossomed in her twenties.Wolf in sheep’s clothing: Figuratively, anyone who disguise a ruthless nature through an outward show of innocence. Someone who seems to be pleasant and friendly but is in fact dangerous or evil. Figuratively, anyone who disguises a ruthless nature through an outward show of innocence. Jesus taught his followers to “beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”Easy come easy go: Things easily acquired may be lost just as easily. Readily won and readily lost, as in Easy come, easy go--that's how it is for Mark when he plays the stock market.A penny for your thoughts: Something that you say in order to ask someone who is being very quiet what they are thinking about. What are you thinking about? For example, you’ve been awfully quiet--a penny for your thoughts.。

英语俚语ppt课件

❖ A: I am at my wits' end. 我已经智穷计尽了
❖ B: What's the matter? 怎么啦？
❖ A: If the bank won't lend us the money, we'll be stuck. 如果银行不肯给我们贷款，我们就寸步难行了。
❖ B: Don't worry. You can ask Mary for help. 别着急。你可以请玛丽帮帮忙。
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4.back to the drawing board
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4.back to the drawing board 从头开始，失败后另起炉灶
drawing board指“画板”。该习语直议为“（退）回到画板前”，引申为“从头开始。失败后另起炉灶”。
A: How is Jim recently? 吉姆近况如何？ B: Very well. Since he was back to the drawing board, he's
B: But she jumped down my throat for no reason at all. I could not put up with her. 但她无理由地斥责我，我无法容忍。
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10. be in a jam
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10.be in a jam 陷入困境
jam指“拥挤，阻塞”。该习语的字母意思为“在拥挤之中”，引申为“陷入困难的处境”。例如：She is in a bit of jam about money. （她的手头有点拮据。）
❖ A: Have you finished designing that office building? 那座办公楼设计好了吗？

英语作文常用俗语

英语作文常用俗语Sure, here's an essay using common English idioms:Title: Embracing Wisdom: Harnessing the Power of English Idioms。

In the vast landscape of the English language, idioms stand as colorful landmarks, imbuing communication with richness and depth. These expressions, often rooted in cultural heritage, serve as concise vehicles of wisdom, encapsulating profound truths in mere words. In this essay, we delve into the significance of incorporating idioms into our writing and speech, exploring their nuances and unraveling their timeless relevance.To begin with, idioms serve as potent tools for conveying complex ideas in a succinct manner. Take, for instance, the idiom "actions speak louder than words." This age-old adage succinctly encapsulates the notion that deeds hold more weight than mere promises or declarations. In aworld inundated with rhetoric and verbosity, this idiom serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of tangible actions in determining one's character and intentions.Moreover, idioms infuse language with vivid imagery, lending a poetic quality to expression. Consider the idiom "a picture is worth a thousand words." This metaphorical gem underscores the potency of visual representation in conveying depth and complexity beyond the confines of language. In an era dominated by visual media, this idiom resonates profoundly, emphasizing the enduring power of imagery to evoke emotions and convey messages with unparalleled efficacy.Furthermore, idioms serve as cultural touchstones, offering glimpses into the ethos and values of a society. Take, for instance, the idiom "don't cry over spilled milk." Originating from the pragmatic wisdom ofagricultural societies, this expression advises against lamenting irreparable losses and instead advocates for resilience and forward-looking optimism. By unraveling the cultural origins of idioms, we gain valuable insights intothe collective consciousness of communities and the timeless truths that underpin their worldview.Additionally, idioms foster a sense of camaraderie and belonging among speakers of a language. When individuals share a common repertoire of idiomatic expressions, it creates a sense of unity and mutual understanding. Whether it's exchanging knowing smiles over a well-timed "the early bird catches the worm" or nodding in agreement at the wisdom encapsulated in "you can't judge a book by its cover," idioms serve as linguistic bonds that transcend barriers of geography and background.However, it is essential to wield idioms judiciously, mindful of their contextual nuances and cultural sensitivities. While idioms enrich language with depth and color, their misuse can lead to confusion or misinterpretation. Therefore, it is incumbent upon speakers and writers to employ idioms with precision and awareness, ensuring that their intended message is conveyed accurately and respectfully.In conclusion, English idioms constitute an invaluable reservoir of wisdom and insight, enriching communication with their linguistic flair and cultural resonance. From conveying profound truths in a few words to fostering a sense of shared identity among speakers, idioms play a multifaceted role in shaping our language and discourse. By embracing and harnessing the power of idioms, we unlock new dimensions of expression and forge deeper connections with one another across linguistic and cultural divides.。