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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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{The author} is very grateful to {the following people} for {their} collaboration and advice while {preparing this book}.

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表达感激

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{Amy} majored in {Slavic Languages and Literature} at {Stanford University} and holds a Master’s degree from {Stanford} in {Russian and Eastern European Studies}.

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表达自己大学所学专业和学位

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If you already speak some English and now would like to speak more like a native,…

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One of the keys to speaking like a native is the ability to use and understand idioms in everyday conversations.

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Idioms add color to the language.

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Master idioms and your speech will be less awkward, less foreign.

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Idioms work as group words, not as individual words.

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in many cases

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end up with nonsense

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a delicious chicken dish

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11
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Sounds better, doesn’t it?

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12
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{The author} would like to thank {the Johnson family} for {graciously agreeing to appear in this book}.

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{Bod} works as a {manager} in a {furniture store}.

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表达自己的职业

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14
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be not happy about …

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15
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{advertising} campaign

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运动（为社会、商业或政治目的而进行的一系列有计划的活动）

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16
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I hate to [break the news], but our sales were down.

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make something known

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17
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These days, everybody’s shopping at our [competition].

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竞争、角逐；比赛、竞赛；竞争者、对手

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18
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sth costs an arm and a leg

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to be very expensive

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19
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sth charges top dollars

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a lot of money; the highest end of a price range

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20
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salespeople

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售货员；销售员

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21
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give sb the creeps

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吓人、使惊慌、使发毛

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22
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be about to…

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即将、正要、行将

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23
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go belly-up

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go bankrupt

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24
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I’m sorry to hear that.

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25
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I thought my advertising campaign would [save the day].

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扭转局面、挽回败局

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26
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Let’s face it.

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accept a difficult reality

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27
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a real flop

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a failure

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28
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go back to the drawing board

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失败后另起炉灶、从头开始

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29
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It’s too late for that.

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30
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You are [giving me the ax]?

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fire someone

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31
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as sharp as a tack

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very intelligent

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32
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Can’t we even [talk this over]?

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to discuss

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33
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after all

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毕竟

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34
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There’s no point in doing sth

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没理由做某事；不值得做某事；做某事无意义

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35
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make up one’s mind

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下定决心

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36
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at least

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anyway; the good thing is that…

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37
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put up with

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to endure without complaint

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38
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dead-end job

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a job that won’t lead to anything else

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39
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lose one’s temper

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to become very angry

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40
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{Susan} suggests that {he} start {his} own business

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41
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What’s the matter (with sb)?

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42
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get canned

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lost one’s job; get fired

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43
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right-hand man

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左右手；得力助手

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44
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stab sb in the back (by doing sth)

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背后捅刀子；背叛

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45
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keep one’s chin up

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stay positive; 振作起来、别气馁、别灰心

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46
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change one’s mind (about sth)

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改变主意

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47
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When pigs fly!

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除非太阳从西边出来

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48
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tell sb off

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（因被惹生气而）大声斥责、辱骂；申斥、训斥、斥责

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49
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look on the bright side

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乐观点、看到光明的yi’mian

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50
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set eyes on

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to look at; to see for the first time

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51
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not..ever again

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再也不用…了

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52
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Thank goodness (for sth)

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谢天谢地

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53
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hang in there

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坚持住、别放弃

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54
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out of work

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unemployed; not working

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55
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in the meantime

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在此期间；与此同时

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56
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live from hand to mouth

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仅够糊口度日

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57
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get / be stressed out (about sth)

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under severe strain; very anxious

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58
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make ends meet

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to manage one’s money so as to have enough to live on; to be okay financially

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59
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(as a) last resort

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万不得已

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60
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if worse comes to worst

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如果出现最坏的情况

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61
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(let’s) think big

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to set high goals

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62
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Easier said than done！

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说的容易！

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63
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steal one’s boyfriend/girlfriend

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64
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get sacked

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get fired

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65
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spend less

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少花点

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66
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When hell freezes over

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When pigs fly!

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67
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accidentally

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意外地、偶然地

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68
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I know I can trust you. You would never stab me in the back.

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69
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You look really stressed out. Why not just sit down, relax and have a cup of {tea}?

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70
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{Bob}, everything will be fine. You just need to keep your chin up and remember that tomorrow is another day.

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71
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Ted tells his parents [he did poorly on his {chemistry} test].

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72
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You need to get serious and study more.

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73
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If you didn’t [cut class] so often, you’d do better.

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翘课；旷课

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74
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How was your day at {school} today, {Ted}?

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75
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blow sth

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错失良机；搞砸

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76
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Stop [slacking off] and start [hitting the books]!

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to waste time | start studying

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77
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can’t stand sth

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to hate;受不了、很讨厌

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78
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It’s a [lost cause].

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something hopeless

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79
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{That class} is [way over my head].

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beyond my understanding

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80
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The professor was speaking over our heads. None of us could understand him.

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81
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buckle down

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start working seriously

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82
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When I’m a famous musician, people won’t [give a hoot about] my knowledge of atoms and molecules.

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not care about

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83
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That’s [beside the point].

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not relevant; not important

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84
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have one’s heart set on (sth / doing sth)

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to really want something

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85
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Did you really have your heart set on going to Harvard?

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86
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You don’t [stand a chance of] getting in there with such poor grades.

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to have the possibility of success

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87
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Get real!

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现实点吧！别傻了！

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88
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You think you won’t get a speeding ticket when you drive 85 miles per hour? Get real!

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89
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My essay is due in two hours.

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90
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“How could Peter fire you? Were you slacking off?”

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91
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It’s getting late.

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92
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I guess our years together mean nothing to you.

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93
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” Nicole, do you ever cut class? “

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你翘过课吗？

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94
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overhear

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vt.偶然听到、无意中听到

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95
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interrupt

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vt.打断、插话

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96
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give a presentation on …

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作关于…的展示

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97
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afterwards

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adv.以后、过后、后来

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98
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pay sb a compliment

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称赞某人

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99
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be head and shoulders above (the others)

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远远超出、大大胜过

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100
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Way to go!

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Good work! , Good job!

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101
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go into..

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to enter a profession; 开始从事（某职业）

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102
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be gung ho about…

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very enthusiastic about; very excited about..

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103
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to drive one crazy

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to annoy someone very much; 使某人心烦、使某人快疯掉了

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104
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butt in

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to interrupt; to interfere

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105
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You’re just jealous.

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你就是嫉妒我

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106
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You [hit the nail on the head].

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说到点子上、正中要害、绝对正确

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107
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I’m [green with envy].

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108
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Would you just shut up?

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109
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You are [on thin ice with] me right now.

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to be in a dangerous position; to be temporarily on sb’s bad side

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110
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I’m shaking in my shoes!

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战战兢兢、非常害怕

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111
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Nicole is [in a good mood] because her teacher paid her a compliment.

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112
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“You’ve been yelling and screaming for the past two hours. Could you just shut up already?”

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113
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Shut up! I can’t take any more of your screaming.

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114
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You got a scholarship to attend Harvard?

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115
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Please don’t butt in! We were’t talking to you.

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116
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I think you hit the nail on the head when you said I should add more sugar next time.

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117
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go out for…

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为了…出去了；出去干…去了

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118
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She wishes him a good time anyway.

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119
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If we have time before the movie, let’s [drop by] Bill’s house.

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to pay a short, often unannounced visit

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120
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Our plans are still [up in the air].

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not yet determined;uncertain

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121
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Why not invite her over here?

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为什么不请她过来？

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122
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hang around

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to spend time idly; to linger

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123
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down in the dumps

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闷闷不乐的；沮丧的

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124
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be crazy about …

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to like … very much

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125
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take sth the wrong way

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to take offense;生气

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126
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Don’t take this the wrong way, but I liked your hair better before you got it cut.

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127
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She’s not exactly my [cup of tea].

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the type of person or thing that one generally likes

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take it easy

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relax; don’t worry

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129
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hang out (together)

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to spend time (often doing nothing)

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130
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there’s no accounting for taste.

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人各有所好；萝卜青菜、各有所爱

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131
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have a blast

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狂欢

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132
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under one’s breath

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quietly; in a whisper

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133
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She’s fun to be with.

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跟她在一起很有趣

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copy from his friend’s paper

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抄了他朋友的试卷

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135
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He talks too much, and he never listens to what anybody else is saying.

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136
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it’s very scary

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137
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A positive attitude leads to success.

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138
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stay home

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139
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bake cookies

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140
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I thought they might [cheer you up].

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cheer someone up. to make someone happy

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141
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start a cookie business

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142
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That’s / It’s so nice of you.

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You’ve got a heart of gold!

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have a heart of gold. to be very kind and generous

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144
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Alexander has a heart of gold and always thinks of others before himself.

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145
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go ahead and [pig out].

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尽情地吃吧

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146
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“Nicole, stop [pigging out on] cookies or you’ll never be able to eat your dinner!”

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大吃、猛吃、尽情地吃…

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147
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You’ve been [in a bad mood] lately.

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你最近心情不太好

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148
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After her boyfriend [broke up with] her, Nicole was [in a bad mood] for several days.

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149
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I don’t like to see you in a bad mood. How can I cheer you up?

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150
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I guess I have been a little [on edge].

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nervous and not relaxed

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151
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Whenever Susan [feels on edge], she [takes several deep breaths] and starts to feel more relaxed.

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feeling nervous : not calm or relaxed

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152
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sth be just what the doctor ordered

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sth be exactly what was needed

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153
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Do I smell cookies?

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我闻到饼干的味道了？

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154
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Help yourself!

A

请自便、请随便

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155
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Help yourselves to cookies and coffee.

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You don’t need to wait for me to offer you something. Please just help yourself to whatever you want.

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These are / It’s out of this world.

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very delicious

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158
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go into business (selling …)

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start a business selling …

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159
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make a bundle

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to make a lof of money

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160
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He made a bundle in the stock market and retired at age 45.

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161
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good thinking

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good idea; smart planning

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162
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Don’t forget to [give me credit] for the idea after you’re rich and famous!

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give someone credit –to acknowledge and praise (someone for a good piece of work etc)

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163
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give credit where credit is due

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表扬该表扬的人；让有功劳的人得到应有赞誉

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I will be sure to thank you when I give my speech. I always give credit where credit is due.

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165
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have a sweet tooth

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like eating sweet foods, especially sweets and chocolate.

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166
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If you went into business selling these delicious cookies, you’d make a bundle.

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167
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I was thirsty. This iced tea is just what the doctor ordered.

A

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168
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Susan [stay up] all night thinking about her cookie business.

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169
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You [are up] [bright and early] this morning, Susan.

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be up: 起床、awake | early in the morning

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170
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at the crack of dawn

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very early in the morning

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171
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I didn’t sleep a wink.

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to be awake all night

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172
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Ted was so nervous about his chemistry test that he didn’t [sleep a wink] the night before.

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to not sleep a wink: to be awake all night

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173
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Running your own business is lots of work.

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174
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work like a dog (on sth)

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to work very hard

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175
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run the business

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176
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fat chance

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definitely not | 不可能、没机会

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177
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I don’t have a clue about …

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I know nothing about …

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178
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I don’t even know how to turn the oven on!

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179
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a crash course

A

short and intensive instruction

180
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Needless to say,…

A

obviously

181
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I have [mixed feelings] about working for you.

A

to feel positive about one aspect of something and negative about another | 矛盾的感情；喜忧参半

182
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a happy camper

A

a happy person; a satisfied participant

183
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Let’s [give it a shot].

A

to try something

184
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give it one’s best shot

A

to try as hard as one can

185
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I have mixed feelings about the president of my company. He’s good with clients, but he’s nasty to his employees.

A

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186
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loan sb money / loan money to sb

A

借给某人钱；贷款给某人

187
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You are [in good spirits] today, Ted.

A

happy;in a good mood

188
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I’ve got great news, Mom

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189
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Amber and I are going to [start a rock band]!

A

成立摇滚乐队

190
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Good for you!

A

Good job! Well done!

191
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Stop [beating about the bush] and tell me what you want.

A

拐弯抹角地讲话；绕圈子; 兜圈子

192
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I’m not gonna beat around the bush. I need to borrow some money from you.

A

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193
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I can’t [shell out] that much.

A

to pay (often a lot of money for sth)

194
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How much am I gonna have to shell out for the tickes?

A

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195
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I’m not [made of money].

A

very rich

196
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This is no time to be a [wise guy].

A

自诩聪明的人 / 自以为无所不知的人;

197
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This is no time to do sth…

A

现在没时间做… / 现在不是做…的时候

198
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I promise I’ll pay you back.

A

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199
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take sth by storm

A

to quickly become very successful or popular in (a particular place) or among (a particular group)

200
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That restaurant really took Chicago by storm!

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201
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That sounds like a [pipe dream].

A

白日梦 ; an unrealistic hope

202
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be a dime a dozen

A

too common to be valuable or interesting; so plentiful as to be nothing special

203
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We’re sure to make a splash.

A

to win popularity quickly

204
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We’re going through [hard times].

A

a time of difficulty

205
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That’s the breaks. / Those are the breaks

A

When something bad happens and you can’t do anything about it.

206
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I bet …

A

我打赌…； 我敢说…； 我可以肯定…

207
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He doesn’t [have good taste], but he is certainly made of money.

A

品位高

208
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I’m in good spirits today because I got a promotion at work.

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209
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clothing shop

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210
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Nicole discusses her plans to [run for] [student body president].

A

参选、竞选 | 学生会主席

211
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Nicole wants Ted to ask his friends to [vote for] her.

A

选了…;投了…的赞成票

212
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in exchange for…

A

作为（对…的）交换

213
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If I’m going to become a senator one day, I should get some experience [under my belt] now.

A

to get / have sth under one’s belt : to get / have sth as an achievement or as part of your experience / knowledge

214
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give (someone) a run for (one’s) money

A

to be strong competition | 对竞争对手构成挑战

215
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I’m [by far] the better candidate.

A

与形容词、副词的比较级或最高级连用：大大地；…得多；显然

216
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Mediterranean Grill is [by far] the best restaurant in town. No wonder it’s so hard to [get a reservation] there!

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217
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Don’t be so [full of yourself]!

A

to think too much of oneself :自满；自视甚高；

218
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Stop kidding around.

A

to joke around; to tease; 别开玩笑了，别逗了

219
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Let’s get down to business.

A

to get serious about a task

220
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You want me to help you !

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221
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I need you to talk your friends into voting for me.

A

talk sb into sth / doing sth. 说服某人做某事

222
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Buy you never give my friends the time of day. All you give them is the cold shoulder.

A

to not give someone the time of day : to ignore someone; to refuse to pay any attention to someone |
to give someone the cold shoulder: to be cold to someone on purpose; to snub someone 冷遇；冷落；慢待

223
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That’s because they’ve got blue hair and nose rings!

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224
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They are better than your friends - a bunch of [goody - goodies] and [brown-nosers]!

A

goody-goody :善于讨好卖乖的人; brown-noser:马屁精

225
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You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.

A

你帮我，我也帮你，我们互惠互利

226
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I’ll help you with your homework if you [do the dishes]. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.

A

洗碗

227
Q

OK, it’s a deal.

A

I agree ( to a proposal or offer )

228
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I hope I can [count on] you.

A

依赖，依靠，指望，信赖

229
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snob

A

势利小人；谄上欺下的人

230
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Thank you for [making time for] me today, Carol.

A

to put time in one’s schedule for sth

231
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[Don’t mention it], Bob. [What’s up] ?

A

You’re welcome. | What’s going on? / What’s new ?

232
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from scratch

A

from the beginning; using all fresh ingredients rather than using a prepared mix; 从零开始、从头开始

233
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chewy

A

需要多嚼的；不易嚼烂的；耐嚼的

234
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My wife is a great cook.

A

大厨、厨师

235
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You can say that again.

A

I agree with you.

236
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I don’t want to [make a pig of myself], but let me take a few more.

A

make a pig of oneself: to overeat; to eat too much

237
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Just kidding!

A

talking more to get a laugh than anything

238
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My customers will go nuts over these!

A

to react with great enthusiasm

239
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How much would you pay us for each cookie?

A

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240
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I need to [roll up my sleeves] and [figure out] the finances.

A

to prepare to work hard; To do or get ready to do something difficult, intense, or demanding | to solve, to understand, to determine

241
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Can you give me [a ballpark figure] now ?

A

an approximate number

242
Q

I don’t want to [jump the gun].

A

to start doing sth too soon or ahead of everybody else;

抢跑；过早行动

243
Q

[Sit tight] for now, and we’ll [talk things over] this evening.

A

to wait patiently | to discuss

244
Q

I was just kidding when I said your new orange dress makes you look like a pumpkin.

A

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245
Q

Thanks for fitting me into your busy schedule.

A

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246
Q

What do you think?

A

你觉得怎么样？

247
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I don’t wanna jump the gun by discussing the details right now.

A

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248
Q

Take some time to think about it.

A

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249
Q

How’s it going?

A

How are you?

250
Q

How are you? [Can’t complain]. / [Not bad.]

A

things are going well; I’m fine

251
Q

I’ve had a chance to [crunch (some / the) numbers].

A

to perform calculations (especially financial calculations)

252
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That’s [out of the question].

A

that’s impossible.

253
Q

At that price, it’s not [worth our while].

A

worth one’s while: worthy of one’s effort or time

254
Q

The ingredients alone cost us 30$ per cookie.

A

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255
Q

sweeten the deal

A

to make an offer more attractive

256
Q

I need to [make a living] from this business.

A

to earn enough money to support oneself

257
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You’ve [twisted my arm].

A

twist (someone’s) arm: to persuade someone; to convince someone

258
Q

Take it or leave it!

A

accept or reject an offer, usually a final one

259
Q

Now you’re talking!

A

you’re saying the right thing; That is what I wanted to hear; that’s a good idea or a good plan, especially compared to previous suggestions.

260
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You [drive a hard bargain], Bob.

A

拼命讨价还价、杀价；你可真会讨价还价，Bob.

261
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Let’s get the ball rolling (on sth).

A

to get started.

262
Q

advertising agency

A

广告商、广告公司

263
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I’ve only scheduled a half hour for this meeting, so let’s get the ball rolling.

A

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264
Q

The family is gathered around the dinner table.

A

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265
Q

He asks his kids for help baking the cookies.

A

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266
Q

I know I’ve been down in the dumps since I got fired, but [things are looking up] now.

A

things are improving or more hopeful

267
Q

That’s great news.

A

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268
Q

We’re gonna have to bake [like crazy] over the weekend.

A

with great speed or enthusiasm

269
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Don’t you think you’ve [bitten off more than you can chew]?

A

to bite off more than one can chew: to take on more than one is capable of; to take on too much; To take on more responsibility, work or task than one can handle.

270
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You’re gonna be [running around like a chicken with its head cut off]!

A

忙得像無頭蒼蠅,像无头苍蝇一样，比喻做事没什么头绪，盲目乱窜

271
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pitch in (with sb / sth)

A

投入；参与；支援

272
Q

I’ve got to [get going on] my slection speech.

A

get going to some place, get going on sth, get going: to get started on sth; to set off for a destination

273
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We’d better get going to the restaurant now. Otherwise, we’ll be late for our seven o’clock reservation.

A

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274
Q

What’s that about doing Ted’s chemistry homework?

A

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275
Q

Never mind!

A

don’t worry about sth; forget it; it doesn’t matter

276
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help out (with sth)

A

to give assistance; to help

277
Q

For heaven’s sake, Nicole!

A

A way of expressing emotions such as surprise, outrage, or importance

278
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It’s [like pulling teeth] getting you to do any work around here.

A

very difficult

279
Q

do the cooking

A

做饭

280
Q

mow the lawn

A

修剪草坪

281
Q

love life

A

感情生活

282
Q

come over

A

拜访、访问

283
Q

Amber has experience baking cookies [from a former job].

A

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284
Q

I’m here to [lend a hand] with the cookies.

A

帮忙

285
Q

Blue hair is [all the rage] this season.

A

the latest fashion; popular right now

286
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Well, I’m gonna [take a break] now and let you kids [take over].

A

to stop and rest from an activity | to assume control: 接手、接替、接管

287
Q

Your business is [in good hands (with Amber)]. She really [knows her stuff].

A

被照料（或打理）得很好 | know one’s stuff: To be very knowledgeable or skilled in some area. 常与when it comes to …连用

288
Q

You don’t work there anymore?

A

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289
Q

I hope you haven’t lost your touch.

A

失去昔日才华；失去往日能力

290
Q

I might be a bit out of practice.

A

Not having done something in a long time, and no longer skillful as a result. 生疏

291
Q

You might [pick up] a few [tricks of the trade].

A

to acquire; to learn; | 某种生意或职业的诀窍、绝活、门道

292
Q

feel free

A

go ahead and do sth; don’t hesitate; 随意、尽管做

293
Q

get out of the way

A

避让、让道；to stop interfering with someone’s plans or activities

294
Q

You know what they say: too many cooks spoil the broth!

A

人多手杂反坏事；人多添乱

295
Q

call it a night

A

结束一天的工作；收工；到此为止 to stop what you have been doing in the evening or night, often in order to go to bed:

296
Q

work one’s tail off

A

to work very hard

297
Q

give sb a kiss

A

吻某人一下

298
Q

feel guilty (about sth)

A

感到内疚的、感到愧疚的

299
Q

Ted, when I met you, it was [love at first sight].

A

一见钟情

300
Q

be nuts about sth

A

like sth very much

301
Q

I was nuts about you from the beginning.

A

我从一开始就喜欢你

302
Q

break up with sb

A

分手

303
Q

I can’t believe you are breaking up with me!

A

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304
Q

give me a break

A

别烦我了；别胡说了; That’s ridiculous; that’s annoying

305
Q

You want me to pay $3 for one cookie? Give me a break!

A

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306
Q

You expect me to believe that excuse? Give me a break!

A

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307
Q

crank out

A

To do or complete something quickly (and perhaps with a loss of quality as a result)

308
Q

You don’t really love me, do you?

A

无需翻译

309
Q

Amber, I’m [head over heels in love with you].

A

very much in love

310
Q

It’s [crunch time] with these cookies.

A

It’s crunch time (for sb with sth): a short period when there’s high pressure to achieve a result.

311
Q

You’ve got a [one-track mind].

A

一根筋，满脑子就想着一件事

312
Q

plug away （at sth)

A

To continue trying or working diligently (at something).

313
Q

Go ahead, treat me like dirt!

A

go ahead: to continue; to proceed without hesitation;

treat sb like dirt : To treat one very poorly or disrespectfully; to treat one as having no value.

314
Q

make out

A

亲吻抚摸（某人）；（与某人）性交

315
Q

I [pulled an all-nighter] working on my election speech.

A

pull an all-nighter [to do / doing]: to stay up all night to do work

316
Q

I’ve got a 20-page paper due tomorrow morning, and I haven’t yet started writing it yet. I guess I’ll be pulling an all-nighter！

A

无需翻译

317
Q

[No wonder] you look like a basket case!

A

it’s not surprising | have the appearance of | （因紧张、疲劳等而）精神濒于崩溃的人，行动失常的人

318
Q

That must be [a load off your mind]!

A

如释重负；心里的石头总算落了地

319
Q

I’m a nervous wreck.

A

a person feeling very worried, anxious

320
Q

Just remember the old [rule of thumb]

A

经验法则; a useful principle

321
Q

[That’s gross]. Why would I want to do that?

A

That’s very rude / disgusting.

322
Q

conventional wisdom

A

Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. 多数人的意见；流行的看法

323
Q

Only practice will [do the trick].

A

奏效；起作用；解决问题

324
Q

In reality

A

in fact; actually

325
Q

You can’t say that. You’ll [turn off] your audience immediately.

A

To cause someone to dislike, become averse to, or lose interest in something; to cause to feel dislike or revulsion

326
Q

It sounds like I have a [big head]?

A

自负、自傲

327
Q

I’ll say!

A

yes, definitely!

328
Q

go on a diet

A

To begin a specific nutritional plan typically consisting of eating smaller amounts of food, eating (or avoiding) particular foods, or both in an attempt to lose weight or achieve some other health benefit.

329
Q

Amber likes to design handbags as a hobby, but she’s not sure she could make a living at it.

A

无需翻译

330
Q

childhood sweetheart(s)

A

青梅竹马/两小无猜

331
Q

college sweetheart(s)

A

大学同窗恋人

332
Q

Bob, how did the baking go？

A

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333
Q

Slow [at first], but we are [getting the hang of it].

A

in the beginning | to learn how to do sth; to acquire an effective technique

334
Q

Once you [learn the ropes], it becomes [second nature.]

A

learn the ropes (of sth) :to learn the basics (of sth) | a behavior that has been practiced for so long, it seems to have been there always 习性；第二天性: something that you do very easily and naturally because it is part of your character or you have done it so many times

335
Q

[To tell you the truth], I thought that baking 2000 cookies would be [a pain in the neck]. But we managed to [round up] some helpers, and it was [a piece of cake].

A

说实话；老实说；说真的 | an annoyance 讨厌的人或事，令人烦恼的人或事 | to gather people together | very easy

336
Q

Thanks for coming [in person] for the cookies.

A

亲自、亲身、当面 personally， in one’s physical presence

337
Q

Your guess is as good as mine.

A

I don’t know; I don’t know anymore than you do. 我也不知道；我知道的也不比你多

338
Q

[In any case], I’ll [keep you posted].

A

whatever the fact is; certainly | to provide up-to-date information

339
Q

Okay, just [give me a ring] as soon as you know.

A

to telephone someone

340
Q

I can’t believe I won. To tell you the truth, I never thought I would be able to beat you at tennis.

A

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341
Q

After a snowstorm, it can be a real pain in the neck driving to work in the morning.

A

无需翻译

342
Q

Bob, your wife’s cookies are [selling like hotcakes]!

A

to sell fast; to be a popular item

343
Q

sell out

A

completely sold

344
Q

right away

A

immediately

345
Q

That’s [a tall order], Carol.

A

a task or goal that is difficult to achieve

346
Q

take off

A

to become popular; to grow suddenly

347
Q

Burn the midnight oil!

A

to stay up late studying or working

348
Q

If you work hard now, you’ll be [sitting pretty] in a few years.

A

to be sitting pretty: in a good position ( often financially)

349
Q

[Rest assured] that I’ll [do my best] to [deliver the goods].

A

be sure; 放心好了，请放心 | deliver the goods:履行诺言；不负所望

350
Q

Now let’s stop the [chitchat]. You’ve got work to do!

A

闲谈、闲聊

351
Q

I’ve got some great news for you.

A

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352
Q

She’s a real [night owl], so she won’t mind [staying up] late.

A

a person who enjoys being active late at night 夜猫子| stay up: 熬夜

353
Q

Nothing doing!

A

Not a chance! No way!

354
Q

[Lighten up], [big shot]!

A

放松、别生气、别那么严肃；要人、大人物

355
Q

get on one’s nerves

A

to annoy or irritate someone

356
Q

fool around

A

to waste time, or spend it in a silly way闲耍；虚度光阴

357
Q

We need to [get the show on the road].

A

to start working; to begin an undertaking

358
Q

look for excuses

A

找借口

359
Q

Ted encourages her to [accept defeat] and move on.

A

接受失败

360
Q

I lost the election [by a hair] – just 10 votes.

A

just barely; very narrowly; by a small amount

361
Q

live with it

A

to accept a difficult reality

362
Q

But I was a [sure thing].

A

an outcome that is assured

363
Q

mess up

A

to make a mistake; to spoil an opportunity

364
Q

put the blame on sb

A

to name sb else as responsible for a misdeed or misfortune

365
Q

They must have made a mistake while counting the votes. I’ll demand a re-count on Monday and [set the record straight].

A

to correct an inaccurate account澄清问题；弄清真相

366
Q

Don’t [make a fool of yourself], Nicole. [Face it], Andrea won the election [fair and square]!

A

出丑 | honestly

367
Q

go wrong

A

to make a mistake; to go astray; to malfunction; to work incorrectly

368
Q

for sure

A

definitely

369
Q

I think it’s very serious.

A

无需翻译

370
Q

rant and rave

A

to talk loudly, often in danger

371
Q

Please stop [ranting and raving]! Let’s discuss this issue in a calm manner.

A

无需翻译

372
Q

A customer in the video rental store was [ranting and raving] that the DVD he rented was broken.

A

无需翻译

373
Q

I can see how she’d be [taken aback].

A

be taken aback: be surprised (almost in a negative sense)

374
Q

As a matter of fact

A

in fact; actually

375
Q

Aren’t you [blowing things out of proportion]?

A

blow things out of proportion: to exaggerate; to make more of sth than one should;to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously: 对事情或问题小题大做

376
Q

The health department would [throw the book at me] if they [found out] about this.

A

throw the book at sb: to punish or chide severely :从严惩处 | to learn; to discover

377
Q

Couldn’t we just [sweep this under the rug]?

A

sweep sth under the rug: to hide sth, often a scandal

378
Q

I was just [getting a handle on] the cookie business.

A

get a handle on sth: to gain an understanding of sth;to understand and be able to deal with (something)

379
Q

I don’t have any other way of making a living.

A

无需翻译

380
Q

My [heart goes out to you], Bob, but you need to [get your act together].

A

one’s heart goes out to sb: to feel sorry for sb;

get one’s act together: to get organized; to start operating more effectively：有條理地行事；合理安排

381
Q

I guess I just [knocked myself out] for the past week for nothing.

A

knock oneself out: to work very hard at sth

382
Q

buy out

A

控股收购；买下…的全部股份 to purchase an entire business or sb’s share of a business

383
Q

all over

A

throughout；everywhere

384
Q

We’re running [on a shoestring] out of our kitchen.

A

on a very low budget 小本经营

385
Q

In the beginning, the Hewlett-Packard company ran [on a shoestring] out of a garage.

A

无需翻译

386
Q

My company wants to buy the recipe and the brand name from you.

A

无需翻译

387
Q

Why would you want to do that?

A

无需翻译

388
Q

We have a successful [track record] of buying small companies and turning them into big ones.

A

（个人或组织的）成绩记录、业绩记录

389
Q

[In that case], I’m sure we can [come to an agreement].

A

既然那样；如果那样的话 | 达成协议

390
Q

Great, you just [made my day]!

A

to give one great satisfaction;Give one great pleasure,

391
Q

You’ll need to [work out] the [nuts and bolts] of the agreement with my husband.

A

to find a solution; to resolve | details; basic components of sth 细节、细则、實質性內容

392
Q

I’ll have him [get in touch with] you when he returns.

A

与…联系

393
Q

look forward to sth / doing sth

A

（高兴地）盼望，期待

394
Q

ketchup

A

番茄酱、番茄沙司

395
Q

Carol is such a [dragon lady]!

A

悍妇；母夜叉 | a woman who is often angry or cruel especially when people do not do what she wants

396
Q

We’re [better off] [having nothing to do with] her.

A

be better off doing sth: 最好做某事；做某事很明智 | not have any relationship with sb; to not get involved with sth

397
Q

That’s the way the cookie crumbles.

A

that’s the way things go sometimes and there’s nothing you can do about it ;算了吧，只能这样了（指事已至此，无法变更）;情况就是这样；没有别的办法

398
Q

get it?

A

to understand

399
Q

Don’t you get it?

A

还不明白吗？

400
Q

This is [no laughing matter].

A

nothing to joke about; sth serious

401
Q

This is a dream come true.

A

a wish or a dream that has become a reality 梦想成真

402
Q

[It looks like] we’ve [struck it rich]!

A

it’s likely that… | strike it rich: to attain sudden financial success 暴富；（意外）发大财

403
Q

Soon we’ll be [rolling in dough]!

A

be rolling in dough: very rich

404
Q

former boss

A

前老板

405
Q

Hi bob, I was just [in the neighborhood] so I thought I’d [stop by].

A

在附近 | to pay a quick visit

406
Q

Come on in. Take a cookie.

A

enter | 来块儿饼干吧

407
Q

I’m glad to see you’re not [holding a grudge against] me for firing you.

A

hold a grudge against sb: to say angry with sb about a past offense 怀恨在心；记恨

408
Q

At first, it [burned me up]. But I feel better now.

A

burn sb up: to make sb angry

409
Q

I’m glad you have [no hard feelings].

A

no anger; no bitterness; 別見怪、別放在心上、別往心裡去

410
Q

No hard feelings?

A

不生气吧？ 没往心里去吧？

411
Q

How would you like your old job back?

A

无需翻译

412
Q

three sheets to the wind

A

drunk

413
Q

get rid of

A

摆脱；丢弃；扔掉; 甩掉

414
Q

Let get this straight.

A

to clarify; to understand; 主要用在未能理解对方的意思或想要重新确认一下的情形中

415
Q

get plastered

A

drunk

416
Q

on the job

A

at work

417
Q

lose one’s head

A

失去理智、昏了头

418
Q

I just think you’ve got rocks in your head!

A

To be thoroughly stupid, crazy, absurd, incorrect,

419
Q

Bob, I’m trying to [level with you]. I never should have [let you go].

A

对某人说实话；直言相告 |

420
Q

No use crying over spilt milk.

A

覆水难收；现在后悔来不及了

421
Q

Not on your life!

A

（断然拒绝）决不会

422
Q

well off

A

境况良好 ; wealthy; financially secure

423
Q

small fortune

A

A large amount of money.; 一大笔钱

424
Q

all along

A

throughout; from beginning to end; 自始至终

425
Q

in charge of

A

having responsibility for

426
Q

sick and tired of…

A

completely bored with; sick of

427
Q

No need to [freak out].

A

情绪失控、表现失常、抓狂、激动、大惊小怪

428
Q

First things first.

A

Said when one thing needs to be prioritized over others.重要或要緊的事要先做

429
Q

in progress

A

happening; under way; going on now; 进行中

430
Q

Stop trying to [buy time].

A

争取时间；拖延时间

431
Q

Cut it out!

A

stop it; stop the annoying behavior

432
Q

All better?

A

好多了吗？

433
Q

make a fortune

A

to make a lot of money

434
Q

chill out

A

to relax

435
Q

talent agent

A

人才中介、签约中介：是代表人才和公司双方行使谈判、签约等权利的人物，中介的对象主要包括但不限于演员、导演、制片人、音乐家、模特、运动员、作家、编剧、播音员、记者，以及其他从事文字创作、娱乐工作或广播业务的各行各业人员和机构。

436
Q

meet with sb

A

和某人会晤（商讨问题等）

437
Q

break into

A

to enter or be let into a profession

438
Q

spending money

A

零花钱、零用钱

439
Q

No need.

A

不需要

440
Q

foot the bill for sth

A

to pay for sth

441
Q

wine and dine

A

to take sb out for an evening or an expensive meal（在餐馆）以酒宴款待

442
Q

cream of the crop

A

the best of a group；同類中最好的

443
Q

You’re really [out of it]!

A

not aware or knowledgeable about trends

444
Q

on a winning streak

A

A consecutive series of victories, successes, or instances of good fortune.好事不断

445
Q

Big deal!

A

So what? That doesn’t really matter 没什么了不起

446
Q

[You don’t get it], Ted, this is only the beginning.

A

你没明白

447
Q

wrap up

A

to finish

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