美国最常用俚语

HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS LONGEST!

= the person who plays the last joke (trick) has the longest laugh!

Bob made fun of Lou's pronunciation but the next day, Lou put a toy snake on Bob's chair. Bob thought it was real and screamed when he sat on it. Lou thought it was really funny. He who laughs last laughs longest!!!

TO LEND A HAND

= to help

The Smiths' neighbors lent a hand when they were building their new fence (The neighbors helped them build the new fence).

IN HOT WATER

= in trouble

Bob didn't do his homework, so he's going to be/get in

hot water! (from the teacher)

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS! = If you believe that what you are saying is true/right, let's bet on it!

THAT TAKES THE CAKE!

= That's unbelievable/incredible/ridiculous!

NOT PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK

= crazy

That guy always talks and shouts to himself. He's not playing with a full deck!

PUT A LID ON IT!

= Be quiet!!!

TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE!

= Two people who work together will have more ideas than just one person!

TO LOSE YOUR SHIRT

= to lose all of or most of your money

I lost my shirt at the casino!

Joe lost his shirt betting on the horses.

TO LOSE TOUCH

= to fail to keep in contact/communication with someone

After I graduated from university, I lost

touch with most of my classmates.

PAINT THE TOWN (RED)

= Let's go out and enjoy the exciting entertainment of the city!

After the exam, let's go out and paint the town!

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!

= A picture explains things better than words can explain things

LET'S GET THE BALL ROLLING!

= Let's start now!

(usually said about an important project)

I HEAR YOU!

= I agree with what you are saying!

YOU BET!

= Yes, sure, of course!

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

= Once in a while, occasionally

I go swimming outside once in a blue moon.

IT'S A DEAL!

= Okay, I agree, it will be done!

TO BET ON THE WRONG HORSE

= To make an incorrect guess about the future

If you think the Queen plans to retire, you're betting on the wrong horse!

TO BE FULL OF HOT AIR!

= When someone talks a lot about something he/she can

or will do but in reality, there is no truth in any of what he/she is saying - just hot air!

He went on the job interview because the company said they would be able to offer him a good position, but during the interview, he realized it was too small, with no opportunities. The manager was just full of hot air!

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE

TOUGH GET GOING!

= When there are problems, strong people take action to solve the problems!

When the going gets tough = When life becomes difficult the tough get going = strong people take action and do something

MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO!

=When one person does something, everyone follows and