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pleasant to look at/listen to 开始学习
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if one thing... into another thing, it is difficult to know where one ends and the other begins 开始学习
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to talk about something that happened in the past which you think should now be forgotten or ignored 🇬🇧 开始学习
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Let us not waste time raking over the coals when there is hard work to be done.
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to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. 开始学习
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I should have raked him over the coals for not giving me all of his files.
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If someone... from the......, they win when it seems that they are certain to lose. If someone...... from the ..., they lose when it seems that they are certain to win. 开始学习
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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory/ snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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You use... when you are saying that something is necessary or must happen in the way stated. In informal 🇺🇸, the first word is sometimes omitted. 开始学习
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it’s a phrase that means you should fill me in, you say it when you’re missing out on something and you want to be filled in 开始学习
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“Have you heard the gossip?” “No not yet, catch me up”.
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the belief that thinking about something or wanting it to happen can make it happen: 开始学习
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used metaphorically to say that someone has not seen a situation or problem clearly 开始学习
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To become... on something means to become inebriated by it, whatever it is, not especially booze, it could be something in te figurative sense 开始学习
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We were drunk on laughter. or They were drunk on their power.
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to... plates, cups, etc. with a cloth after they have been washed 开始学习
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dry something up/ wipe something dry
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to remove something from a floor or other surface using a vacuum cleaner 开始学习
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We'll hoover up the debris, then we will sit down and open a bottle of wine.
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used to ask how much of something someone has, or to ask about someone's arrangements 开始学习
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how are you fixed for something? How are you fixed for cash? How are you fixed for Saturday evening?
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A phrase used by an auctioneer as auction ends = close to being sold, almost sold, sold. 开始学习
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Po raz pierwszy, po raz drugi, sprzedane! And this gorgeous brooch is going, going, gone!
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If you say that someone is on the..., you disapprove of them because they are trying to get a lot of money or power, possibly by illegal or immoral methods. 开始学习
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To overcome some delay, disadvantage, or setback and return to a normal or optimal position. 开始学习
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The companies who survived the recession have been slowly making up leeway as the economy recovers.
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to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is 开始学习
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If a particular action or feature is... of someone or something, it shows their usual qualities or characteristics. 开始学习
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This reluctance to move towards a democratic state is typical of totalitarian regimes.
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used for saying goodbye to someone when you expect to see them soon, or later the same day. 开始学习
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firstly; before anything else 开始学习
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if information is given to people......., they are given only the details that they need at the time when they need them 开始学习
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having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them: 开始学习
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You use ... +... to indicate that the thing mentioned does not affect or contradict the truth of what you are saying. 开始学习
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For all your failures, you are a good person
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To place an order or request for something (for someone), especially food or drin 开始学习
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I went to the counter and ordered us up some hamburgers.
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Food is ready! An expression often used in restaurants when an order of food is ready to be served. 开始学习
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"Order up!" came the familiar call from the kitchen.
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in a position that is diagonally opposite someone or something else: 开始学习
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catty-corner/kitty-corner po skosie, na ukos Our offices are next to the bank and catty-corner from McDonald's restaurant.
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to represent the feelings or opinions of another person or group of people. 开始学习
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I'm entitled to speak for my mother.
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You use ... before a negative, or a word that suggests something negative, to mean almost, but not completely. 开始学习
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Johnson still knew next to nothing about tobacco
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You use ...... in order to give the most important aspect of something when comparing it with another aspect. 开始学习
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Her children were the number two priority in her life next to her career.
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the information required to contact someone, such as an address or telephone number. 开始学习
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If you do something ..., you succeed in doing it without anyone helping you. 开始学习
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I didn't know if I could raise a child by myself.
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If you say that someone ... to an idea, you are critical of them because they say they are in favour of it, but they do not do anything to support it. 开始学习
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pays lip service to something/somebody Unhappily, he had done no more than pay lip service to their views
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to be known by a specific name, a name that is not your real name. 开始学习
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young singer who went by the name of Joni Jones.
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serious trouble will occur as a result of a previous or proposed action. 开始学习
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there will be hell to pay when I got it wrong, there would be hell to pay
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If you reply '.......' when a plan or action has been suggested, you are emphasizing that you dislike it, and will do everything you can to prevent it. 开始学习
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Can I take the car?" "Over my dead body."
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If you say that something is in ......, you mean that it is in perfect condition. 开始学习
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To narrowly avoid something or some situation that turns out to be undesirable, disastrous, dangerous, or otherwise harmful. 开始学习
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You dodged a bullet when you decided not to marry him, Kate.
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If you say that someone ..., you mean they are trying to be kind and helpful, even though they might be causing someone problems or upsetting them 开始学习
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used to say that something/someone is very similar to something else 开始学习
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much like somebody/ something You are very talented, much like your mother
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To prove that one has endurance and strength of character, or the necessary skills, abilities, or traits to succeed in something 开始学习
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show/ prove (one's) mettle
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up to an unspecified point in the past not long before now 开始学习
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Until recently, people used to send letters by post
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to get the money that you need to pay for food, a place in which to stay, clothing, etc. from someone or something 开始学习
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live off someone/ something My grandmother lives off a small pension
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happening only when a special arrangement has been made for someone to do something or see someone: 开始学习
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Visitors can see the art collection by appointment only.
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If you... +... to something wrong that you have done, you admit that you did it. 开始学习
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They fear losing face by owning up to what they have done
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to perform better or reach a higher standard 开始学习
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Quickly; as fast as possible; in short order 开始学习
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a slight knowledge of something, or a small amount: 开始学习
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I know a smattering of German
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A good quality or aspect that makes up for other drawbacks 开始学习
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redeeming feature (quality)
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blatant and unfair overcharging 🇺🇸 开始学习
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"paying nine bucks for 200g of dried mango is highway robbery"
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to cause or create change in something or someone 开始学习
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To endure conditions or accommodations that are worse than what one is accustomed to. 开始学习
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I'll have to slum it for a while.
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given the difficult nature of the situation 开始学习
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used for saying that something is not possible, especially when someone asks you for something 🇺🇸 开始学习
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For the second time that night she told me no dice.
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If you are... +... by someone or something, you are deceived by them, so that you get a false impression of them 开始学习
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Be careful not to be taken in when you buy a secondhand car.
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To create a delay or distraction in order to gain additional time. 开始学习
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If something ... +... to a particular time, it started or was made at that time. 开始学习
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This tradition dates back to medieval times.
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... is said to people who are on their way to bed. It is a pleasant comment 开始学习
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jokes or humorous remarks that are made about unpleasant or worrying subjects such as death and illness = humor in the face of or about very unpleasant, serious, or painful circumstances. 开始学习
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... remarks or jokes are about sex and are slightly shocking 开始学习
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the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed 开始学习
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to use something, especially a form of financial support, when other things have failed: 开始学习
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If I lose my job, I'll have nothing to fall back on.
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An... is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection. 开始学习
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Stop thinking of your old flame and focus on your girlfriend.
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to be valid for something; to be worth something. 开始学习
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Will my opinion count for something?
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To have value. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. 开始学习
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If I fail the test after weeks of studying, all of that effort will count for nothing.
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used for saying that something is not certain because no one knows exactly what has happened or what is going to happen 开始学习
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who's to say? / who can say?
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According to whose authority? 开始学习
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Who's to say I can't take another holiday already? I have the days to take, and it doesn't conflict with anyone else in the office.
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To carry garbage from one's house to a trash can or other receptacle outside 开始学习
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take out the rubbish 🇬🇧 / take out the trash 🇺🇸/ take out the garbage 🇺🇸 Could you take out the rubbish, please?
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having the part that is usually at the top turned to be at the bottom: 开始学习
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You hung the picture upside down!
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completely fake story or account, full of lies 开始学习
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An exclamation of surprised or incredulous curiosity, sometimes (but not necessarily) a literal prompt for the speaker to tell more. 开始学习
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You're getting a divorce? Do tell!
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Things bought ... are bought secretly and illegally: 开始学习
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The kids managed to get cigarettes under the counter.
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Phrase to use when you want make a bet with someone 开始学习
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Moze byc rowniez inna kwota najczęściej 100,50,5 💵 20 bucks says that you won't beat my score.
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A clue, detail, action, etc. that obviously reveals something else 开始学习
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Your shoes are totally sticking out of the blankets! That's a dead giveaway that you're planning on sneaking out as soon as mom says good night to us.
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Mired in or overwhelmed by something very difficult or troublesome. idiom 开始学习
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We're going to end up knee-deep in debt if our next product isn't a major success.
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If you describe someone as a ... for something, you mean that they find it very difficult to resist it. 开始学习
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be a sucker for something
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... is when a person feels that they are being treated without proper respect by another person 开始学习
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act on one's hunches or intuition. 开始学习
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an activity that helps you get closer to someone 开始学习
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an arranged opportunity to take a photograph of a politician, a celebrity, or a notable event. 开始学习
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photo opportunity/ photo op The term was coined by the administration of US President Richard Nixon
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to add (one's comment or opinion) to a conversation or discussion that one has been listening to 开始学习
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If you say that someone has ...+... of doing something, you disapprove of the fact that they have managed to avoid doing it, although they should have done it. 开始学习
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The Government has tried to wriggle out of any responsibility for providing childcare for working parents
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Phrase used to answering telephone 开始学习
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1. This is him/ her 2. This is he/ she 3. Speaking A: "Can I speak with Adam?" B: "This is him."
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To read aloud the information someone else has just dictated or given to one 开始学习
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Let me read back the number you gave me, OK?
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taking the specified thing into consideration; in view of the fact that. 开始学习
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Considering that you want to throw these clothes away, can I have them?
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to behave in a very active and silly way in order to make people laugh: 开始学习
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Stop cutting up and do your homework.
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exit, leave, run away from" an already-agreed plan or activity. It is something done unexpectedly 开始学习
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bail on something / somebody
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In clearer, more direct, or more easily understandable terms 开始学习
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to keep the door open (for somebody) 开始学习
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turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse. 开始学习
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If you say that something is a... you mean that it is very easy to do or to achieve. 开始学习
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used to tell someone to stop doing something that annoys you: 开始学习
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Oh, knock it off Alex, I'm really not in the mood for your jokes.
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To recover from surprise, embarrassment, or fear; to regain self-control. 开始学习
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to sleep at someone else's house for the night, especially when you have not planned it or just sleep temporarily e.g. after work 开始学习
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I'm so tired, I have to crash!
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to eject (someone) from a place, or refuse to serve at, a place where alcoholic drinks are sold, as because of drunkenness 开始学习
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He was eighty-sixed from the restaurant
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to come quickly into your mind: 开始学习
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Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind.
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Coming naturally; (as if) accustomed from birth. 开始学习
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The new captain, though only 22 years old, looked to the manor born on the rugby pitch this afternoon.
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they're going to make the change, come what may
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sometimes, but not regularly 开始学习
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(every) now and again/ (every) now and then
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You can use ... to introduce or follow a summary, general statement, or total. 开始学习
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The cost of the immunizations was about $600,000 all told. / All told, it seems like an awful mess.
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to do something the same or similar in return for something done 开始学习
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He treats them well, and they return the favor.
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If you say that something is the case ... you mean that it often is the case. 开始学习
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Half the time, I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about
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in one's opinion or judgement 开始学习
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For my money, the choice is obvious.
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very nearly but not exactly or entirely 开始学习
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I'm almost ready./ I'm most sure of this.
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: just average: not especially good 开始学习
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To leap toward someone or something, especially with the intent of grabbing, attacking, or striking them or it. 开始学习
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