50句绝望主妇俚语

【英英解释】To relax
Example: It's 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
【英英解释】To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite
5 In the Bag 稳操胜券
【英英解释】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.
Example: 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
Example: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but he's keeping her name in the dark.
22 Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取
【英英解释】Not to take any notice of what is said
27 Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹
【英英解释】To ignore an action, even though one should do something about it
Example: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.
Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall
18 Round the clock 夜以继日的
【英英解释】To do something continuously, without a break or pause
1 Be in the air 将要发生的事情
【英英解释】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.
Example: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.
25 Catch one's eye 吸引某人注意
【英英解释】To attract somebody's attention
8 Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉
【英英解释】To look, sound or seem familiar
Example: Thve I seen him before?
9 Tighten one's belt 节衣缩食
28 Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视
【英英解释】To watch carefully; to look after
Example: Keep an eye on my purse - I'm just going to the bathroom.
29 Lose face 丢脸
Example: The city council's order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!
23 Take things easy 放轻松
13 Feeling blue 感到无精打采
【英英解释】Feeling sad or depressed
Example: She's feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.
14 Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相
Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.
19 Keep one's cool 保持冷静
【英英解释】To stay calm in a difficult situation
3 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵
【英英解释】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.
4 A bad egg 缺乏道德的人
【英英解释】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!
7 Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价
【英英解释】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.
【英英解释】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.
2 Clear the air 消除误会
【英英解释】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.
10 Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟
【英英解释】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 of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.
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
【英英解释】In an extremely difficult situation
【英英解释】To have one's reputation spoiled; to be embarrassed
【英英解释】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
12 New blood 新成员
【英英解释】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.
6 In the balance 未知的,不可预测的
【英英解释】Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable