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idiom

a law unto oneself

一个独立行事、不理会规则的人
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s **a law unto himself**, never following company policies.
他是一个特立独行的人，从不遵守公司的规定。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

beginner’s luck

对新手的成功
Meaning
success for someone inexperienced
Example
He won his first game — must be **beginner’s luck**.
他赢得了第一场比赛——一定是**新手运气**。
idiom

wave off

通过手势或评论来拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
她带着微笑拒绝了那些赞美。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
idiom

wear the pants

在家庭中是控制或做决定的人
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
每个人都知道她在家里**掌握话语权**。
idiom

help someone out

在困难情况下帮助某人
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
每当我遇到麻烦时，她总是帮助我。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
idiom

on the big screen

出现在电影中
Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
她的小说去年在**大银幕上**改编。
idiom

kill time

在等待时做某事
Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to **kill time** before the show started.
我们玩牌来**打发时间**，直到节目开始。
idiom

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
idiom

a problem shared is a problem halved

讨论问题让它更容易解决
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
不要犹豫请求帮助。**一个共享的问题是一个减轻的问题**。
idiom

crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
idiom

a bitter pill to swallow

一个难以接受的不愉快事实或情况
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
输掉冠军对团队来说是一个难以接受的事实。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
idiom

narrow down

将选项列表缩小到更小的数字
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
我们已将候选人名单缩小到最后三个。
idiom

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
idiom

lend a listening ear

专心和同情地倾听
Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to **lend a listening ear**.
每当我感到沮丧时，她总是知道如何专心倾听。
idiom

to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
idiom

in the line of fire

处于一个可能会被指责或批评的情况
Meaning
to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized
Example
The manager found himself **in the line of fire** after the project failed.
在项目失败后，经理发现自己**火线中**。
idiom

go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
idiom

hit the ceiling

达到最高可能的水平或价格
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
合并新闻后，股票价格**达到了最高点**。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
idiom

take it or leave it

对接受或拒绝某事表现出无所谓的态度
Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — **take it or leave it**.
这是我最后的报价——要么接受，要么拉倒。
idiom

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
idiom

flesh out

向某事物添加更多细节
Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
我们需要在展示之前将提案补充更多细节。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
idiom

surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
idiom

gloss over

避免提及不愉快的细节
Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
报告试图回避预算削减。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
idiom

to be ahead of the curve

比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
她的研究在人工智能领域**领先**。
idiom

good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
idiom

lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
idiom

kick the habit

停止做坏事或有成瘾性的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
吸烟十年后，他终于戒掉了这个习惯。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
idiom

synergy

一个团队的合力大于个体努力之和
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
团队之间的**协同作用**带来了一个突破性的产品。
idiom

head off

防止某事发生
Meaning
to prevent something from happening
Example
Early communication can **head off** most misunderstandings.
早期沟通可以防止大多数误解。
idiom

bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
idiom

bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
idiom

Cut class

未经允许逃课
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
他逃课去看电影了。
idiom

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
idiom

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
idiom

eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
idiom

carry the can

接受责任或指责，通常是不公平的。
Meaning
to accept responsibility or blame, often unfairly.
Example
She was left to **carry the can** after her manager left.
经理离开后，她不得不 **承担责任**。
idiom

to break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a joke.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个笑话。
idiom

Burst with gratitude

感到极其感激。
Meaning
To feel extremely thankful.
Example
She was **bursting with gratitude** after receiving help.
她在收到帮助后，**充满了感激之情**。
idiom

Truth hurts

真相可能会让人痛苦。
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
真相令人痛苦，但比谎言好。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
idiom

take someone at their word

相信某人说的是实话
Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can **take her at her word**; she never lies.
你可以**相信她的话**；她从不撒谎。
idiom

play by ear

即兴发挥或随行决定，而不是遵循固定计划
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
我们没有固定的日程安排，所以就随意处理吧。
idiom

to hack into

未经授权访问系统或网络
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed **to hack into** the company's internal servers.
攻击者成功**入侵**了公司的内部服务器。
idiom

roads less traveled

生活中那些不同寻常或富有冒险精神的选择或道路
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
他喜欢走与众不同的路，探索新的文化。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
idiom

Golden goose

持续盈利或成功的来源。
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
旅游业多年来一直是该国的**黄金鹅**。
idiom

keep an eye on someone

仔细观察某人，因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
当你不在时，我会**盯着他**。
idiom

have a soft spot for

对某事或某人有好感或喜爱
Meaning
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
Example
I **have a soft spot for** old classic movies.
我对老电影有特别的喜爱。
idiom

flat broke

一点钱都没有
Meaning
having no money at all
Example
I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.
这个月我付完所有账单后完全没有钱了。
idiom

build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
idiom

political football

一个不断争论的问题，且被用于政治利益
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
移民问题已成为一个**政治足球**，双方都在利用它来得分。
idiom

crystal ball

预测未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
我没有**水晶球**，所以我不能说将会发生什么。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
idiom

burst out laughing

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
每个人听了他的笑话都**爆笑起来**。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

Early adopter

在别人之前开始使用新产品的人。
Meaning
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
Example
**Early adopters** often help startups refine their products.
**早期采纳者**通常帮助初创公司完善他们的产品。
idiom

masterpiece in the making

正在发展成伟大的某种事物
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的最新项目看起来像是**一件正在制作的杰作**。
idiom

throw caution to the wind

做冒险的事而不担心
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
我决定把谨慎抛诸脑后去尝试。
idiom

hang out with

和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
我们通常在放学后和同学们一起度过时间。
idiom

in my opinion

用来表达某人所想或所信的意思
Meaning
used to express what one thinks or believes
Example
**In my opinion**, this movie is too long.
在我看来，这部电影太长了。
idiom

scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
idiom

it’s raining cats and dogs

雨下得很大
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
We can’t go out now; **it’s raining cats and dogs**.
我们现在不能出去; 雨下得很大。
idiom

heart in one’s mouth

感到极度的恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
当我等待结果时，我的**心提到了嗓子眼**。
idiom

juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
idiom

In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
idiom

vote down

通过投票反对来否决某事
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
董事会可能通过投票否决该新提案。
idiom

on the same page

对某事有相同的理解或达成一致意见
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
在我们继续之前，请确保我们**在同一页面**上。
idiom

Scale up

扩大公司的运营或范围。
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
该初创公司在第一轮融资后准备**扩大**。
idiom

troll someone

故意在网上激怒或惹恼某人
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
有些用户只是为了好玩而喜欢**喷**别人。
idiom

cut and paste

用很小的变化复制某些东西
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
你不能只是从别人那里**剪切并粘贴**想法。
idiom

on thin ice

处于危险或危险的境地
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
你因那种行为而**处于险境**。
idiom

make it big

变得非常成功或著名
Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to **make it big**.
他搬到好莱坞去**出名**。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
idiom

manna from heaven

一个意外的礼物或祝福
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.
在艰难的月份里，奖金是**玛纳弗罗姆赫文**。
idiom

take the plunge

决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
经过多年的思考，他终于**冒险一试**并开始了自己的生意。
idiom

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
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Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
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Let the dust settle

等到情况变得平静明朗
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
在做任何决定之前，让我们**让尘土落定**，看看会发生什么。
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break the clutter

在拥挤或竞争激烈的市场中脱颖而出
Meaning
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market
Example
A good tagline can help a brand **break the clutter**.
一个好的标语可以帮助品牌在混乱中脱颖而出。
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security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
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veer off

突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
谈话**突然转向**了周末的计划。
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wash one’s hands of something

不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
在项目失败后，他洗手不干了。
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on the up and up

诚实的；真诚的；没有参与任何不正当行为
Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been **on the up and up** with me.
她一直对我非常诚实。
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walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
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carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
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hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
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clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
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pulling the strings

秘密地控制某事或某人
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
每个人都知道他在幕后**拉着线**。
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like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
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lost in the moment

完全沉浸在你正在做的事情中
Meaning
to be completely absorbed in what you’re doing
Example
She was **lost in the moment** while painting her favorite landscape.
她在画她最喜欢的风景时，完全沉浸在那个时刻。
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keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
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feeling blue

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
She’s been **feeling blue** all day.
她整天都很伤心。
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tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
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Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
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hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
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old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
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Pilot project

一个小规模的实验，用于测试一个概念。
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
我们在全国推广之前启动了一个试点项目。
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throw in the towel

放弃或退出
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
经历多次失败后，他放弃了。
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head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
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cut the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。
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hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
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back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
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wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。