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1、Be in the air 将要发生的事情 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. 2、Clear the air 消除误会 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. 3、Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 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 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! 5、In the Bag 稳操胜券 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. 6、In the balance 未知的，不可预测的 Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough. 7、Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价 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. 8、Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉 To look, sound or seem familiar Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before? 9、Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食 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. 10、Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟 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 twobirds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party. 11、Be in a black mood 情绪极差 To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him. 12、New blood 新成员 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. 13、Feeling blue 感到无精打采 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 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 Something which is very easy to do Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake. 16、Pay a call 拜访 To visit somebody Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven’t seen them for ages. 17、By chance 偶然，意外的 Unexpectedly; with no prior planning Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall 18、Round the clock 夜以继日的 To do something continuously, without a break or pause 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 To stay calm in a difficult situation 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 In an extremely difficult situation Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it. 21、Keep in the dark 隐瞒 To keep something secret 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 Not to take any notice of what is said Example: The city council’s order that garbage should be put in the bins fell ondeaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash! 23、Take things easy 放轻松 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 To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite 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 To attract somebody’s attention 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 To be very good at doing something, or have a great understanding of something. Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail. 27、Turn a blind eye 熟视无睹 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. 28、Keep an eye on 照看，密切注视 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 To have one’s reputation spoiled; to be embarrassed Example: The large drug houses have lost face, because smaller companies are selling similar products at a cheaper price! 30、Lead the field 处于领头地位 To be the most successful person or group in an activity Example: For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design. 31、Get out of hand 失去控制 To be out of control Example: The problem of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way to stop them. 32、Give a hand 提供帮助 To help somebody with something Example: Please give me a hand and hold this board while I paint it. 33、Learn by heart 牢记 To memorize something; to have learned something word for word or very precisely. Example: At school we often learned Shakespeare’s sonnets by heart and recited them in front of the class. 34、On hold 尚未办理的事情 Something set aside and waiting to be dealt with Example: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dad’s just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer. 35、A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家 An unexpected winner. Example: A dark horse in this year’s basketball cup was Japan! 36、The bottom line 本质内容 The most essential part of something Example: We’ve talked a lot about taxation and immigration, but the bottom line is that we have to create more jobs. 37、Live it up 狂欢一场 To enjoy a high standard of living and lead a carefree life Example: The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes. 38、Look forward to 期待着 To relish some future prospect; to eagerly await meeting somebody. Example: You can tell Jake is looking forward to his vacation – he keeps tellingus how many days there are left until he finishes college. 39、Bear in mind 记住 To remember something which can be of help in the future. Example: Before you start your perspective drawing, bear in mind you should first establish a vanishing point. 40、Have a mind to 想做某事，计划做某事 To be decided on; to intend to Example: The service in our hotel was terrible. I have a mind to write a letter of complaint. | 
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