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idiom

cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

couldn't believe my eyes

惊讶得不敢相信自己所看到的
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
idiom

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
idiom

bring to the table

贡献一些有用或有价值的东西
Meaning
to contribute something useful or valuable
Example
Each team member **brings something unique to the table**.
每个团队成员**带来一些独特的东西**。
idiom

have your hands full

忙于工作或责任
Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already **has her hands full**.
她现在不能接受其他任务——她已经**手忙脚乱**了。
idiom

at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
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

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
idiom

go the distance

尽管有困难，仍能成功完成某事
Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
只有最坚决的运动员才能走到最后。
idiom

get the show on the road

开始一项活动或旅程
Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s **get the show on the road** and start our trip.
让我们开始旅程吧。
idiom

keep in touch

与某人保持沟通
Meaning
to maintain communication with someone
Example
Even after moving away, we **keep in touch** regularly.
即使搬走了，我们仍然保持定期**联系**。
idiom

take aback

使某人突然感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
我被他的粗鲁行为吓到了。
idiom

have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
idiom

out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
idiom

put your foot down

宣示你的权威或做出坚定的决定
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
当他们要求延期时，他决定宣示自己的权威并拒绝。
idiom

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。
idiom

Know the drill

熟悉某个例程或程序。
Meaning
To be familiar with a routine or procedure.
Example
Everyone here **knows the drill** during an emergency.
这里每个人都知道在紧急情况下该做什么。
idiom

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
idiom

a shot in the arm

给人鼓励或能量的东西
Meaning
something that gives encouragement or energy
Example
The new funding was **a real shot in the arm** for the project.
新的资金对项目来说是**真正的强心针**。
idiom

take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
idiom

put one's foot in one's mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
当他提到她的前男友时，他真的是把脚放进了嘴里。
idiom

chicken out

因为害怕而决定不做某事
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
他本来要约她出去，但在最后一刻**临阵退缩**了。
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to **table a proposal** for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
idiom

nail down

使某事确定或明确
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
在签合同之前，我们需要确定细节。
idiom

on your plate

需要你处理的责任或工作
Meaning
something that is your responsibility or job to handle
Example
I have too much **on my plate** right now with all the projects.
现在我有太多的事情 **在我的盘子里**，有所有的项目。
idiom

wipe the slate clean

忘掉过去的错误，重新开始
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
让我们忘掉过去的错误，重新开始吧
idiom

crunch the data

处理和分析大量数据
Meaning
to process and analyze large amounts of data
Example
The AI can **crunch the data** in seconds and give insights.
AI 可以在几秒钟内处理数据并提供见解。
idiom

gather up

把东西收集起来
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
我们在研讨会前把用品收集起来吧。
idiom

bounce rate

在只查看一个页面后离开网站的访客百分比
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
我们需要降低我们的 **跳出率** 以保持访客的参与。
idiom

Hit the wall

达到一个身体或精神上精疲力竭无法继续的点
Meaning
to reach a point where one is physically or mentally exhausted and cannot continue
Example
I’ve been working all day, and now I’ve finally **hit the wall**.
我工作了一整天，现在终于**撞墙了**。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
idiom

friends in high places

拥有权力或影响力的人，可以帮助你
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
他得到这份工作是因为他有**在高位的朋友**。
idiom

full of beans

非常有活力和精神
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
孩子们今天早上精力充沛。
idiom

throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
idiom

frame of mind

一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
他现在不在做决定的正确心理状态下。
idiom

jump the shark

当某事物的质量或受欢迎程度开始下降时
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
这个节目在第五季之后**跳过了鲨鱼**。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
idiom

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
在做出重大决定时，最好 **信任你的直觉**。
idiom

get your hands dirty

参与一项任务的艰苦或不愉快的工作
Meaning
to engage in the hard or unpleasant work of a task
Example
A true leader will not hesitate to **get their hands dirty** when necessary.
真正的领导者在必要时不会犹豫弄脏手。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
idiom

bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
idiom

a thorn in one's side

不断的烦恼或问题的来源
Meaning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Example
The trade dispute has become **a thorn in our side**.
贸易争端已成为**我们侧面的刺**。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
idiom

mad as a hornet

非常生气
Meaning
very angry
Example
She was **mad as a hornet** when she found her phone broken.
她发现她的手机坏了时，**非常生气**。
idiom

gear up to

积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
我们正在积极准备在下个月发布应用程序。
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

go to battle

准备强烈地战斗或竞争
Meaning
to prepare to fight or compete strongly
Example
Our team is ready to **go to battle** in the finals.
我们的团队准备好在决赛中**去战斗**。
idiom

Tech-savvy

拥有现代技术的良好知识。
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
我们的**技术精通**团队在仅一周内完成了原型。
idiom

a work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
她的婚纱真的是**一件艺术品**。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
idiom

buy a lemon

买到有缺陷或无价值的东西
Meaning
to buy something that is defective or worthless
Example
He **bought a lemon** when he got that used car.
当他买到那辆二手车时，他**买了一个柠檬**。
idiom

rule of thumb

基于经验的一般实践原则
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
idiom

build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
idiom

Go down the rabbit hole

深深地参与某事，往往是无意的。
Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
我开始阅读关于人工智能的内容，**进入了兔子洞**几个小时。
idiom

reach out to

联系某人以提供或请求帮助
Meaning
to contact someone to offer or request help
Example
Feel free to **reach out to** me if you need support.
如果你需要支持，请随时**联系我**。
idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
idiom

ring up

计算并记录销售
Meaning
to calculate and record a sale
Example
The cashier will **ring up** your items at the counter.
收银员将在柜台为您登记商品。
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
idiom

fail better

通过从过去的失败中学习来改进
Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
即使你失败了，下次也要尽量**失败得更好**。
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

chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
idiom

all in the same boat

处于相同的情况或面临相同的挑战
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.
我们都**在同一条船上**，所以让我们一起合作解决这个问题。
idiom

face up to

jiēshòu bìng miànduì yī gè nán de qíngkuàng
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
Shì shíjiān **miànduì** zhíyuán quēxiàn.
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
idiom

Living beyond one’s means

花费比自己能够负担的更多的钱。
Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by **living beyond their means**.
许多人因为**生活超出自己能力范围**而陷入债务。
idiom

Out of sight, out of mind

当人或事物不可见或不在场时被遗忘。
Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
搬家后，我们的友谊逐渐消退——**眼不见，心不烦**。
idiom

show your true colors

展示你的真实本性或意图
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
他终于**展示了他的真实本性**，当他拒绝帮助需要帮助的朋友时。
idiom

boil over

当愤怒变得无法控制时
Meaning
when anger becomes too much to control
Example
The argument finally **boiled over** into a shouting match.
争论最终爆发成了一场大喊大叫的争执。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
idiom

go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
idiom

envy eats the heart

嫉妒摧毁一个人的内心平静
Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
嫉妒吃掉了心脏，停止和别人比较吧
idiom

take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
idiom

drill down into

深入检查某事
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
分析师将深入分析销售数据，寻找趋势。
idiom

turing test

测试机器展示与人类等效或无法区分的智能行为的能力
Meaning
a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human
Example
The AI passed the **Turing test**, convincing the judges that it was human-like.
人工智能通过了**图灵测试**，让评委相信它像人类一样。
idiom

a workaholic

一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
他是个**工作狂**，即使是周末也在工作。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
idiom

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
idiom

spend money like water

自由或浪费地花钱
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
她在衣服上像水一样花钱。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

create buzz

引起人们对某个产品或活动的兴奋和讨论
Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
预告视频帮助在产品发布前引起了热议。
idiom

ride the wave

利用趋势或情况
Meaning
to take advantage of a trend or situation
Example
Many companies are trying to **ride the wave** of AI technology.
许多公司都在努力利用人工智能技术的趋势。
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second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
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throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
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line up with

与某物匹配或同意
Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
这些指标**与**我们的目标一致。
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down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
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get to the bottom of things

找出某事背后的真正原因或真相
Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
侦探努力工作以**查明事情的真相**。
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pay it forward

在接受了别人的善意之后，为他人做一些善事
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
在从一个陌生人那里得到帮助后，他决定通过帮助有需要的人来回馈这份善意。
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put your feet up

在一段辛苦的工作后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
长时间工作后，我只想把脚抬起来。
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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**。
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sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
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place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
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wait in the wings

随时准备接管或在需要时介入
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
助理经理正在等待晋升。
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steal someone’s thunder

夺取别人想法或成功的功劳
Meaning
to take credit for someone else’s idea or success
Example
She **stole my thunder** by announcing the news first.
她通过首先宣布新闻，**抢了我的风头**
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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**。
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gain the upper hand

获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
通过聪明的谈判，大使**获得了上风**。
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talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
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keep your fingers crossed

希望好运
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
我为考试结果祈祷好运。
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worth one's salt

在某个领域内有能力或值得尊重
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
任何 **值一文的工程师** 都能解决这个问题。
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as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
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Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力，她在整个项目中保持冷静。
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the buck stops here

我来负责；我会承担责任。
Meaning
I am the one responsible; I will take responsibility.
Example
**The buck stops here**, and I will handle the mistake personally.
**责任在我**, 我会亲自处理这个错误。
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blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划
Meaning
a detailed plan for achieving success
Example
Strong teamwork is the **blueprint for success** in this project.
强大的团队合作是这个项目的**成功的蓝图**。
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put your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并专注于某事
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
如果你想成功，你必须**努力工作**。
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Bear with me

请耐心等我。
Meaning
Be patient with me.
Example
**Bear with me** while I fix this problem.
**请耐心等我** 当我解决这个问题时。
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beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
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Follow your nose

相信你的直觉，走你认为对的方向。
Meaning
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.
Example
If you're lost, just **follow your nose** and you'll find the way.
如果你迷路了，只需 **跟着你的鼻子走**，你就会找到路。
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tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
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pluck up the courage

鼓起足够的勇气去做某事
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
他终于鼓起勇气在公众面前发言。
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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。
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hit the gas

加速; 更快地移动
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.
他加速了以赶上绿灯。