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idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
idiom

one in a million

非常特别或稀有
Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
她的善良使她成为**百万分之一**。
idiom

peel off

去除某物，尤其是层，从表面
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.
在回收玻璃瓶之前，先撕掉标签。
idiom

free as a bird

完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
辞掉工作后，他感到自己完全自由了。
idiom

A battle of wits

一个人们用智慧或聪明才智相互较量的比赛或情况。
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
这次谈判是两位领导人之间真正的**智慧较量**。
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
idiom

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
idiom

close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判，他们终于达成了协议。
idiom

in for a shock

即将非常惊讶或震惊
Meaning
about to be very surprised or shocked
Example
You’re **in for a shock** when you see the bill.
当你看到账单时，你会大吃一惊。
idiom

thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
idiom

get away from it all

从日常生活中抽离；放松一下
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
我们去了乡下放松一下，远离一切。
idiom

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。
idiom

have big plans

对未来有重要或雄心勃勃的计划
Meaning
to have important or ambitious goals for the future
Example
He **has big plans** to expand his business overseas.
他有扩大自己海外业务的宏伟计划。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
idiom

take someone under your wing

对某人负责并帮助他们学习
Meaning
to take responsibility for someone and help them learn
Example
He decided to **take me under his wing** and show me how to succeed.
他决定**把我纳入他的翅膀**并向我展示如何成功。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
idiom

leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
idiom

cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大，我们给他一些喘息的时间
idiom

Play with fire

做一些危险或冒险的事。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
如果你在没有研究的情况下投资，你就是在**玩火**。
idiom

back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。
idiom

corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
idiom

serve time

作为惩罚在监狱里度过时间
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
他因参与欺诈案件而被判入狱服刑。
idiom

in a league of its own

在某个领域远远超过其他人。
Meaning
being far superior to others in a particular field.
Example
This smartphone is truly **in a league of its own** in terms of camera quality.
这款智能手机在相机质量方面真的是 **in a league of its own**。
idiom

home is where the heart is

你真正的家是和你爱的人在一起
Meaning
your true home is with the people you love
Example
I may live far away, but **home is where the heart is**.
我可能住得很远，但**家是心之所在**。
idiom

how’s it going

一种非正式的询问某人状况的方式
Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
**How’s it going?** You look great today!
**怎么样？** 你今天看起来真棒！
idiom

set an example

以一种其他人应该跟随的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
一个真正的领导者为其他人树立**榜样**。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
idiom

talk shop

在休闲时间谈论工作或生意
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.
即使在晚餐时，他们也开始**谈生意**。
idiom

beam me up

快速离开一个地方或逃避一个令人不愉快的情境
Meaning
to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation
Example
This meeting is so boring—someone please **beam me up**!
这个会议太无聊了—有人请**beam me up**!
idiom

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

hook the audience

吸引并保持观众的兴趣
Meaning
to capture and maintain the interest of the audience
Example
You need a strong headline to **hook the audience** immediately.
你需要一个强有力的标题来立即**吸引观众**的注意。
idiom

take pride in yourself

为自己是谁或做什么而感到自豪
Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always **take pride in yourself** and your achievements.
始终要**为自己和自己的成就感到自豪。**
idiom

I’d say

用于表达经过考虑的意见
Meaning
used to express a considered opinion
Example
**I’d say** this is the best option we have.
**我会说** 这是我们拥有的最佳选择
idiom

expand one's horizons

增加一个人的知识或经验
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.
出国旅行确实可以帮助你**扩展你的视野**。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

rub someone the wrong way

在没有意图的情况下刺激或惹恼某人
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
他的态度往往激怒别人。
idiom

dial in

远程连接到会议或电话
Meaning
to connect to a meeting or call remotely
Example
I’ll **dial in** from the airport lounge.
我会从机场休息室连线。
idiom

man’s best friend

一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
人们常说狗是人类最好的朋友。
B1 idiom

all ears

非常专心地听
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
当老师开始解释这个概念时，学生们都非常专心地听着。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

A Pandora’s box

无尽麻烦或复杂问题的来源。
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
讨论那个话题会打开一个潘多拉的盒子，引发很多抱怨。
idiom

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。
idiom

talk someone into something

说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** going to the gym with him.
他**说服我**和他一起去健身房。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
idiom

personally speaking

表达个人观点
Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
**就个人而言**，我更喜欢安静的地方。
idiom

to strike it rich

突然变得非常富有
Meaning
to suddenly become very wealthy
Example
He **struck it rich** by investing in early-stage tech companies.
他通过投资初创科技公司突然变得非常富有。
idiom

Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
idiom

rock the boat

引发问题或扰乱稳定的局面
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
一切都很好，所以我们不要用不必要的变化来**摇晃船**。
idiom

feel under pressure

由于责任或期望而感到压力或焦虑
Meaning
to feel stressed or anxious due to responsibilities or expectations
Example
She's **feeling under pressure** to meet the deadline.
她**感到压力**，以完成最后期限。
idiom

play a part

在某事中发挥作用或影响
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
她在使项目成功方面发挥了作用。
idiom

lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
idiom

phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
idiom

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
idiom

square peg in a round hole

某人或某物不适合或不属于特定的地方或情况
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
把一座现代建筑放在一个历史区域里，就像试图把**square peg in a round hole**放进去。
idiom

burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
idiom

head out

离开前往目的地
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
让我们**离开**，趁交通还不繁忙。
idiom

lock it down

完全确保某事
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
在启动网站之前，请确保**锁定它**。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
idiom

Plain sailing

轻松且没有困难的事情。
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
一旦我们解决了主要问题，剩下的就是轻松的。
idiom

head to head

处于直接竞争或分歧中
Meaning
to be in direct competition or disagreement
Example
The two leaders went **head to head** in the debate.
两位领导人在辩论中**面对面**。
idiom

political mileage

从政治局势中获得的优势
Meaning
advantage gained from a political situation
Example
Opposition leaders tried to gain **political mileage** from the crisis.
反对派领导人试图从危机中获得**政治里程**。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
idiom

A politician's promise is like a bubble

政治家的承诺往往不现实或无法实现
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
你不能相信他的计划；**政治家的承诺就像一个泡沫**。
idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
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

make sense of

理解一些复杂或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to understand something that is complicated or unclear
Example
I finally **made sense of** the instructions after reading them twice.
我终于在读了两遍之后，**弄懂了**这些指示。
idiom

silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
idiom

own up

承认或坦白某事
Meaning
to admit or confess to something.
Example
He finally **owned up** to breaking the vase.
他终于**承认**打破了花瓶。
idiom

beyond one’s grasp

太难理解或实现
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
量子物理学现在对我来说**难以理解**。
idiom

a tough call

nán de juédìng
Meaning
a difficult decision to make
Example
Choosing between the two offers was **a tough call**.
Zài liǎng gè tíyì zhī jiān xuǎnzé shì nán de juédìng.
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

give out

分发某物
Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
我们会在门口分发时间表。
idiom

get back on your feet

在生病或困难后恢复
Meaning
to recover after an illness or difficulty
Example
He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.
他失去了工作，但很快就**重新站起来了**。
idiom

raise a toast

用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
我们为新婚夫妇举杯。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
idiom

to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
idiom

to take the cake

在某种情况下成为最棒或最令人印象深刻的事物
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
在所有新项目中，他的想法最出色。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

call to order

正式开始会议或讨论
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
主席在上午10点**召集了会议**。
idiom

book someone

正式指控某人犯罪
Meaning
to officially charge someone with a crime
Example
The police **booked** him for theft.
警察因盗窃指控了他。
idiom

get down to business

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
让我们停止聊天并开始认真工作。
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

cast in stone

固定且不可更改
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
剧本不是**cast in stone**; 我们可以进行更改。
idiom

be like family

像家庭成员一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
我最好的朋友对我来说**就像家人**。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人，就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间，像一个T台女王。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
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set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
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grinning from ear to ear

因为高兴而笑得很灿烂
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
他收到礼物后笑得合不拢嘴。
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hang loose

放松并轻松对待事情
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
我们在度假，所以放松并享受吧。
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economic sanctions

一个国家对另一个国家施加的惩罚以影响其行为
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
欧盟实施经济制裁以迫使政权进行改革。
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the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
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soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
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out of the box

富有创意，与通常的想法不同
Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
她的**out of the box**营销策略迅速提高了销售额。
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caught red-handed

在做错事时被当场抓住
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
小偷在偷钱包时被**当场抓住**。
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work like a charm

完全或非常有效地运作
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
新解决方案非常有效。
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ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
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penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱，但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书，却在衣服上花100美元；她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
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laugh your head off

笑得前仰后合
Meaning
to laugh very loudly or uncontrollably
Example
The movie was so funny that we **laughed our heads off**.
这部电影太搞笑了，以至于我们笑得前仰后合。
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turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
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afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
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sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
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cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
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patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
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hope for the best

即使在不确定中也期望积极的结果
Meaning
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
Example
We did everything we could, now let’s **hope for the best**.
我们做了我们能做的一切，现在让我们希望最好的结果。
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make a fresh start

以一种新的方式重新开始某事
Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
在失败后，她决定**重新开始**。
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hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
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wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
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Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
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hang onto

保留某物并且不交出去
Meaning
to keep something and not give it away
Example
I’ll **hang onto** the receipts in case we need a refund.
我会保留收据，以防我们需要退款。
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pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
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roll with the punches

适应困难并继续前进
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
生活充满挑战，所以我们必须**适应这些挑战**。
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clue in

给某人必要的信息
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
你能 **告诉我时间表的变化吗？**
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mix up with

与某事或某人混在一起，通常是不明智的
Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to **mix up with** gossip at work.
尽量不要在工作中参与八卦。