Idioms(英文常用习语)
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“clear as mud”
unclear; you do not understand
Example: “I enjoy learning English, but sometimes it’s about as clear as mud.”
13
“wing it”
to do something without having prepared ahead of time; to improvise
She decided to hide out in China.
They’ll never find me here!!
19
“my hands are tied”
unable to act on a situation
Example 1: Sorry, but my hands are tied as Mum said that I can't go to play football with you as I must help her with the housework
Example 2: So, when are you two going to tie the knot?
5
“the good old days”
• used when referring to fond memories from the past
Example 1: Peter: Do you remember when we used to go fishing in the sea? Paul: Ahh yes, they were the good old days.
I wonder if she has a boyfriend…
10
“out of the woods”
to emerge safely from a dangerous situation
Example #1:
– Jessica’s recent cancer screening was negative, so the doctor thinks she may be out of the woods.
“out of the blue”
something unexpected or unforeseen, suddenly
Example 1: The dolphins appeared out of the blue.
Example 2: The fight between the best friends came
because all the students completed
the homework assignment.
4
“tie the knot”
to get married
Example 1: After dating for five years, Dan and Jenny finally tied the knot last year.
Example 2: I would like to stay and help you with your
homework, however my hands are tied.
I must leave for class immediately otherwise
I will be late.
20
Example 1: Ben and Daniel decided to put their differences behind them after their father reminded them that blood is thicker than water.
Example 2: Why do those brothers always fight? Don't they know that blood is thicker than water?
Example 1: If we don’t get out of this dry spell, we’re going to have to close up shop. Example 2: I invested all of my money in that company, and their dry spell left me broke.
Nancy:
9
No, never in my wildest dreams.
“dressed to kill” / “dressed to the nines”
wearing clothes that are intended to make people notice you, finely attired
completely out of the blue.
21
“ All in the Same Boat”
To be in the same situation as others. To share the same problems as others.
Example 1:
Tiffany: I want to go on holiday but I am so busy.
Jane: Yes, the coast is clear. Go now!
2
“paint the town red” to go out in the evening and have a good time Example: Emily: I am so glad it is Friday! Andrew: Me too! Let’s paint the town red!
Example 2: You two go on ahead without me. I don't want to be the third wheel.
17
“wear your heart on your sleeve”
to express your emotions freely and openly, for all to see
15
“over my dead body”
I will never allow that to happen / Leabharlann llow you to do that
Example: Sally: Can I copy your
homework? Tiffany: Over my dead body!
Example: Father: If you want to break up with my daughter it will
Leslie: We are all in the same boat. But if we work hard now we can go.
Example 1:
Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that China would win the world cup!
Example 2:
Reporter:
Did you ever think you would become a
famous movie star?
be over my dead body.
16
“third wheel”
a person who feels like the outsider in a group of three
Example 1: I don’t want to go shopping with Jeffery and Ruby because I will feel like the third wheel.
I wish I had done my
homework!
Example: “The teacher called on me to speak, but I’m not ready! I guess I’ll
have to wing it.”
14
“dry spell”
a period of time without success
3
“tickled pink”
extremely happy
Example 1: Tony was tickled pink when he received a Valentine from his secret admirer.
Example 2: The teacher was tickled pink
18
“on the lam”
to be running away from or hiding from the police after
committing a crime
Example: After beating a man to death in Canada, Megan was on the lam from the law.
Final Exam Review
IDIOMS
English Majors
1
“the coast is clear”
there is no visible danger
Example: Bob: Has the teacher turned her back so we can
sneak past her?
Example 2:
Christina: One day I’m going to be the President of Neusoft.
Kevin: Really? When pigs fly!
8
“never/not in my wildest dreams”
something has happened that you never would have believed would happen
Example #2:
– John has tried hard to stop his business from failing, but he's not out of the woods yet.
11
“blood is thicker than water”
family relationships are more important than other relationships
Example 2: Back in the good old days you could buy a bowl of rice for just yi mao.
6
“the in thing”
• used when referring to the current fashion or fad
Example 1: About twenty years ago I had a rubik’s cube. Back then it was the in thing.
Example: "Some people love him and some people hate him, but my brother always lets you know how he feels. He wears his heart
on his sleeve."
Example: "She's a shy person. She's never been one to wear her heart on her sleeve."
Example 2: Everyone is playing jianzi. Right now it’s the in thing.
7
“when pigs fly”
no chance at all of something happening
Example 1:
Edward: Do you think Estella will go out with me? William: Yeah, when pigs fly!
Example #1:
The students being interviewed were young, energetic, and dressed to kill.
Example #2:
Did you see Sara at the party last night? She was dressed to the nines!
“clear as mud”
unclear; you do not understand
Example: “I enjoy learning English, but sometimes it’s about as clear as mud.”
13
“wing it”
to do something without having prepared ahead of time; to improvise
She decided to hide out in China.
They’ll never find me here!!
19
“my hands are tied”
unable to act on a situation
Example 1: Sorry, but my hands are tied as Mum said that I can't go to play football with you as I must help her with the housework
Example 2: So, when are you two going to tie the knot?
5
“the good old days”
• used when referring to fond memories from the past
Example 1: Peter: Do you remember when we used to go fishing in the sea? Paul: Ahh yes, they were the good old days.
I wonder if she has a boyfriend…
10
“out of the woods”
to emerge safely from a dangerous situation
Example #1:
– Jessica’s recent cancer screening was negative, so the doctor thinks she may be out of the woods.
“out of the blue”
something unexpected or unforeseen, suddenly
Example 1: The dolphins appeared out of the blue.
Example 2: The fight between the best friends came
because all the students completed
the homework assignment.
4
“tie the knot”
to get married
Example 1: After dating for five years, Dan and Jenny finally tied the knot last year.
Example 2: I would like to stay and help you with your
homework, however my hands are tied.
I must leave for class immediately otherwise
I will be late.
20
Example 1: Ben and Daniel decided to put their differences behind them after their father reminded them that blood is thicker than water.
Example 2: Why do those brothers always fight? Don't they know that blood is thicker than water?
Example 1: If we don’t get out of this dry spell, we’re going to have to close up shop. Example 2: I invested all of my money in that company, and their dry spell left me broke.
Nancy:
9
No, never in my wildest dreams.
“dressed to kill” / “dressed to the nines”
wearing clothes that are intended to make people notice you, finely attired
completely out of the blue.
21
“ All in the Same Boat”
To be in the same situation as others. To share the same problems as others.
Example 1:
Tiffany: I want to go on holiday but I am so busy.
Jane: Yes, the coast is clear. Go now!
2
“paint the town red” to go out in the evening and have a good time Example: Emily: I am so glad it is Friday! Andrew: Me too! Let’s paint the town red!
Example 2: You two go on ahead without me. I don't want to be the third wheel.
17
“wear your heart on your sleeve”
to express your emotions freely and openly, for all to see
15
“over my dead body”
I will never allow that to happen / Leabharlann llow you to do that
Example: Sally: Can I copy your
homework? Tiffany: Over my dead body!
Example: Father: If you want to break up with my daughter it will
Leslie: We are all in the same boat. But if we work hard now we can go.
Example 1:
Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that China would win the world cup!
Example 2:
Reporter:
Did you ever think you would become a
famous movie star?
be over my dead body.
16
“third wheel”
a person who feels like the outsider in a group of three
Example 1: I don’t want to go shopping with Jeffery and Ruby because I will feel like the third wheel.
I wish I had done my
homework!
Example: “The teacher called on me to speak, but I’m not ready! I guess I’ll
have to wing it.”
14
“dry spell”
a period of time without success
3
“tickled pink”
extremely happy
Example 1: Tony was tickled pink when he received a Valentine from his secret admirer.
Example 2: The teacher was tickled pink
18
“on the lam”
to be running away from or hiding from the police after
committing a crime
Example: After beating a man to death in Canada, Megan was on the lam from the law.
Final Exam Review
IDIOMS
English Majors
1
“the coast is clear”
there is no visible danger
Example: Bob: Has the teacher turned her back so we can
sneak past her?
Example 2:
Christina: One day I’m going to be the President of Neusoft.
Kevin: Really? When pigs fly!
8
“never/not in my wildest dreams”
something has happened that you never would have believed would happen
Example #2:
– John has tried hard to stop his business from failing, but he's not out of the woods yet.
11
“blood is thicker than water”
family relationships are more important than other relationships
Example 2: Back in the good old days you could buy a bowl of rice for just yi mao.
6
“the in thing”
• used when referring to the current fashion or fad
Example 1: About twenty years ago I had a rubik’s cube. Back then it was the in thing.
Example: "Some people love him and some people hate him, but my brother always lets you know how he feels. He wears his heart
on his sleeve."
Example: "She's a shy person. She's never been one to wear her heart on her sleeve."
Example 2: Everyone is playing jianzi. Right now it’s the in thing.
7
“when pigs fly”
no chance at all of something happening
Example 1:
Edward: Do you think Estella will go out with me? William: Yeah, when pigs fly!
Example #1:
The students being interviewed were young, energetic, and dressed to kill.
Example #2:
Did you see Sara at the party last night? She was dressed to the nines!