地道的美语常用俚语50个文档格式.docx

1、 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 We had a meeting with the workers, and I think weve cleared the air now.3Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵To be very expensive I love that fur coat.

2、 However, I dont think Im going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.4A bad egg 缺乏道德的人Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided You mustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your money again!5In the Bag 稳操胜券Said of an achievement which is secure We have the

3、 deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.6In the balance 未知的,不可预测的Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.7Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价To have the negotiating str

4、ength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.8Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉To look, sound or seem familiar That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?9Tighten ones belt 节衣缩食To cut down on spe

5、nding because there is less income than before Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.10Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately Since Id gone to the store to

6、22Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取Not to take any notice of what is said The city councils order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!23Take things easy 放轻松To relax Its better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems

7、 all the time.24Eat like a horse 吃得很多To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.25Catch ones eye 吸引某人注意To attract somebodys attention A movement behind the curtain caught my eye I thought it was a burglar and rushed o

8、ut of the room!26Have 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. As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail.27Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹To ignore an action, even though one shoul

9、d do something about it Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.28Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视To watch carefully; to look after Keep an eye on my purse Im just going to the bathroom.29 Lose face 丢脸To have ones reputation spoiled; to be embarrassed The l

10、arge drug houses have lost face, because smaller companies are selling similar products at a cheaper price!30Lead the field 处于领头地位To be the most successful person or group in an activity For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design.31Get out of hand 失去控制To be out of control

11、 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 Please give me a hand and hold this board while I paint it.33Learn by heart 牢记To memorize something; to have learned something word for word or very preci

12、sely. At school we often learned Shakespeares sonnets by heart and recited them in front of the class.34On hold 尚未办理的事情Something set aside and waiting to be dealt with Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dads just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer.35A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家

13、An unexpected winner. A dark horse in this years basketball cup was Japan!36The bottom line 本质内容The most essential part of something Weve talked a lot about taxation and immigration, but the bottom line is that we have to create more jobs.37Live it up 狂欢一场To enjoy a high standard of living and lead a carefree life The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes.38Look forward to 期待着To relish some future prospect; to eagerly await meeting somebody