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表情符号
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#2431
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iron out the bugs
idiom
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to fix small problems or errors
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We spent the whole night ironing out the bugs in the AI chatbot. |
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#2432
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burn your boats
idiom
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to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
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He burned his boats when he quit his job to start a business. |
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#2433
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get a word in edgewise
idiom
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to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
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He talked so much that no one could get a word in edgewise. |
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#2434
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from the horse’s mouth
idiom
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directly from the original or reliable source
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I heard the news from the horse’s mouth. |
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#2435
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home sweet home
idiom
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used to express happiness upon returning home
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After a long trip, it feels so good to be home sweet home. |
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#2436
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keep the home fires burning
idiom
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to maintain a happy home while others are away
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While her husband was abroad, she kept the home fires burning. |
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#2437
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bring home the bacon
idiom
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to earn money to support the family
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He works hard every day to bring home the bacon. |
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#2438
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a roof over your head
idiom
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a place to live; a shelter
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At least we have a roof over our heads. |
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#2439
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like one big happy family
idiom
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people living or working together in harmony
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Our office team works like one big happy family. |
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#2440
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blood is thicker than water
idiom
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family relationships are stronger than others
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He helped his brother because blood is thicker than water. |
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#2441
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home is where the heart is
idiom
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your true home is with the people you love
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I may live far away, but home is where the heart is. |
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#2442
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spitting image
idiom
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someone who looks exactly like another person
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She is the spitting image of her mother. |
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#2443
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to fall flat on one's face
idiom
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to fail completely or embarrass oneself
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The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed. |
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#2444
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to backfire
idiom
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to have the opposite result of what was intended
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His plan backfired and made things worse. |
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#2445
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above the law
idiom
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not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
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Some powerful people act as if they are above the law. |
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#2446
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bend the rules
idiom
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to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
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The teacher bent the rules to help the new student. |
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#2447
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break the law
idiom
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to commit an illegal act
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Anyone who breaks the law should be punished. |
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#2448
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law and order
idiom
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a state of peace maintained by following laws
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The police are responsible for maintaining law and order. |
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#2449
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take the law into your own hands
idiom
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to punish someone without legal authority
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Citizens should not take the law into their own hands. |
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#2450
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lay down the law
idiom
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to state rules firmly and clearly
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The manager laid down the law about punctuality. |
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#2451
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rule of thumb
idiom
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a general practical principle based on experience
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As a rule of thumb, I double-check every document. |
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#2452
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the letter of the law
idiom
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following the exact wording of the law
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He follows the letter of the law, not its spirit. |
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#2453
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a black hole
idiom
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a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
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The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into a black hole. |
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#2454
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Speak the truth and shame the devil
idiom
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Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
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She always believes that speak the truth and shame the devil is the right way. |
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#2455
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Break a sweat
idiom
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To exert effort or work hard at something.
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She didn't even break a sweat while finishing the entire project in one day. |
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#2456
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Put one's nose to the grindstone
idiom
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To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
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She really had to put her nose to the grindstone to get the promotion. |
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#2457
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hold the reins
idiom
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to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
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She’s the one who holds the reins of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly. |
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#2458
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set an example
idiom
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to behave in a way that others should follow
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A true leader sets an example for others to follow. |
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#2459
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A bright future lies ahead
idiom
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there is hope for success in the future
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With his talent and hard work, a bright future lies ahead for him. |
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#2460
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plug into
idiom
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to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
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You need to plug into the right social media channels to reach a wider audience. |