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idiom

cut back on

减少某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
我们正在试图减少一周内外出就餐的次数。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
idiom

Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
phrasal-verb

grow out

让头发或指甲自然生长变长
Meaning
to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally
Example
She's **growing out** her hair for a new style.
她正在为了一个新发型让头发长出来。
idiom

off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
idiom

kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

drag on

持续太久而变得无聊
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
会议持续了好几个小时。
phrasal-verb

stand up against

抵制不公正; 捍卫原则
Meaning
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
Example
People **stand up against** censorship to protect freedom of speech.
人们抵制审查制度，以保护言论自由。
phrasal-verb

expose to

将某人介绍给新的经验或想法
Meaning
to introduce someone to new experiences or ideas
Example
The program **exposes students to** global cultures and traditions.
该程序使学生接触到全球文化和传统。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

bridge over

减少差异或连接不同文化的人
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
文化交流项目有助于减少国家之间的误解。
phrasal-verb

close down

停止运营一个企业或公司
Meaning
to stop operating a business or company
Example
Due to losses, the branch had to **close down**.
由于亏损，该分支不得不**关闭**。
idiom

the end of the road

进展停止的点；某事的结束
Meaning
the point where progress stops; the end of something
Example
For us, this is **the end of the road**.
对我们来说，这是**道路的尽头**。
phrasal-verb

break away from

停止成为某事或某人影响的一部分
Meaning
to stop being part of something or someone’s influence
Example
He wants to **break away from** his parents’ control.
他想摆脱父母的控制。
idiom

Throw down the gauntlet

挑战某人打架或竞争。
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
他通过质疑对手的诚实来抛出了挑战。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
phrasal-verb

snap out

突然停止悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
他需要从那种糟糕的心情中走出来。
idiom

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
idiom

carry weight

拥有影响力或重要性
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
他的意见在这个组织中**具有很大的影响力**。
phrasal-verb

spur on growth

鼓励或加速经济发展
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
预计数字创新将在服务行业**促进增长**。
idiom

simmer down

在生气或激动之后变得冷静
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
给他几分钟时间冷静下来再和他说话。
idiom

hand off to

将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
我明天将这交给设计团队。
phrasal-verb

release worries

放下焦虑和压力思维
Meaning
to let go of anxiety and stressful thoughts
Example
Take a walk to **release worries** from your mind.
去散步，释放你脑中的烦恼。
phrasal-verb

step into leadership

开始承担领导责任
Meaning
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
Example
He was encouraged to **step into leadership** after his promotion.
他在晋升后被鼓励**步入领导角色**。
idiom

To have a clear conscience

觉得自己做了正确的事情。
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
在归还丢失的钱包后，他**心安理得**地上床睡觉。
phrasal-verb

turn in

提交像作业或报告这样的东西
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
别忘了在周五之前提交你的项目。
idiom

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
phrasal-verb

keep reserves for

保存或保留资金以备将来使用或紧急情况
Meaning
to save or hold funds for future use or emergencies
Example
The central bank decided to **keep reserves for** potential market shocks.
中央银行决定为潜在的市场冲击保留储备资金。
phrasal-verb

smooth things over with

在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
她带来了饼干，以平息与邻居的争执。
idiom

On a shoestring budget

用很少的钱做事或生活。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
他们以**紧张的预算**穿越了亚洲。
phrasal-verb

double down on learning

增加你的努力来获得知识
Meaning
to increase your effort toward gaining knowledge
Example
After the promotion, I **double down on learning** new leadership skills.
升职后，我**加倍努力学习**新领导技能。
phrasal-verb

rise with kindness

以同情和共情克服负面情绪
Meaning
to overcome negativity with compassion and empathy
Example
Always try to **rise with kindness** even when people hurt you.
即使在人们伤害你时，也要始终尽力**以善意崛起**。
phrasal-verb

hesitate over

因不确定而在做或说某事之前停顿
Meaning
to pause before doing or saying something because of uncertainty
Example
She **hesitated over** whether to tell him the truth.
她犹豫是否应该告诉他真相。
idiom

read between the lines

理解某事背后的隐藏含义
Meaning
to understand the hidden meaning behind something
Example
She said everything was fine, but if you **read between the lines**, you could tell she was upset.
她说一切都很好，但如果你仔细体会，你会发现她其实很难过。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
idiom

Best foot forward

努力给人留下最好的印象
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
她总是在重要场合尽力表现自己最好的一面。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前，您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
idiom

to pass with flying colors

以非常高的分数成功
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
他努力学习，顺利通过了考试，取得了 **flying colors**。
phrasal-verb

step down costs

逐渐减少开支
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
公司将减少成本以提高盈利能力。
phrasal-verb

hold on to hope

不要放弃相信事情会变得更好
Meaning
to not give up believing that things will get better
Example
No matter how dark it seems, **hold on to hope**.
无论看起来多么黑暗，**抱住希望**。
phrasal-verb

dream up

想象或发明一些新的或创造性的东西
Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
他们想出了一个新方法来实现他们的商业目标。
idiom

brighten someone's day

让某人感到更开心
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really **brightened my day**.
她的善良真的让我的一天更愉快。
phrasal-verb

look out over

从上方或远处看到某物
Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room **looks out over** the beautiful lake.
我们的房间**俯瞰**美丽的湖泊。
phrasal-verb

go on

发生或发生
Meaning
to happen or take place
Example
The celebration **went on** until midnight with music and dance.
庆祝活动**持续**到午夜，伴随着音乐和舞蹈。
idiom

thick as thieves

非常亲密的朋友，分享一切
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
他们俩是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

leave something in good hands

确保某事被其他人很好地照顾
Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
我现在可以退休了，因为我知道我的生意**在好手中**。
phrasal-verb

spark off

使某人感到兴奋或情绪化
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
电影预告片引发了粉丝们的巨大兴奋。
idiom

brainstorm an idea

讨论并创造性地思考，以产生新的想法
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
老师要求班级为项目**头脑风暴想法**。
phrasal-verb

trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

back off emotionally

停止过于激进或卷入争论
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
他决定情感上后退，以避免更多冲突。
phrasal-verb

build confidence

增强对自己能力的信心
Meaning
to strengthen belief in your own abilities
Example
Every small success helps you **build confidence** for bigger goals.
每一个小成功都能帮助你增强信心，追求更大的目标。
phrasal-verb

chase after dreams

积极追求某人的梦想或愿望
Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
他离开了家乡，去追求他成为企业家的梦想。
idiom

come into the spotlight

获得公众关注或认可
Meaning
to receive public attention or recognition
Example
She **came into the spotlight** after winning the award.
她 **进入了聚光灯** 之后获得了奖项。
phrasal-verb

keep in

不允许某人出去；保持在里面
Meaning
to not allow someone to go out; to hold inside
Example
The teacher **kept in** the students after class for talking too much.
老师因为学生说太多话而把学生留在教室里。
phrasal-verb

draw everyone in

在讨论或活动中积极地让所有成员参与
Meaning
to involve all members actively in a discussion or activity
Example
The facilitator tried to **draw everyone in** during the brainstorming session.
主持人试图在头脑风暴会议中让每个人参与。
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**
phrasal-verb

shut down

关闭计算机或系统
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.
在离开之前，确保**关闭**您的计算机。
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

即使在困难时期也保持微笑
Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always **carries on smiling** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是带着微笑。
phrasal-verb

come over to

拜访某人到他们家
Meaning
to visit someone at their place
Example
Why don’t you **come over to** my house this weekend?
为什么你这个周末不来我家?
phrasal-verb

tone down for

为了适应某种情况而软化语言或行为
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
她为了喜欢直白事实的观众而调低语调
phrasal-verb

rise back up

在跌倒后再次上升
Meaning
to increase again after falling
Example
Employment rates began to **rise back up** as new businesses opened.
就业率开始随着新企业的开设而**回升**。
idiom

speak of the devil

刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
**说曹操曹操到**，约翰来了！
idiom

raise the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
经过几次失败的尝试后，他终于**举起了白旗**。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

sour grapes

假装不喜欢你得不到的东西
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
他关于奖项不公平的评论只是**酸葡萄**。
idiom

on the world stage

在国际舞台上
Meaning
in the international arena or community
Example
The country's economy is now strong **on the world stage**.
这个国家的经济现在在国际舞台上很强。
phrasal-verb

turn around the economy

改善一个正在衰退的经济
Meaning
to improve an economy that was in decline
Example
The stimulus package helped **turn around the economy** after the crisis.
刺激计划帮助在危机后改善经济。
idiom

hold all the cards

处于强势地位来控制或影响局势
Meaning
to be in a strong position to control or influence a situation
Example
In the negotiations, the buyer **held all the cards**.
在谈判中，买家**掌控了所有牌**。
idiom

big brother

一个哥哥或一个表现得具有保护性的人
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
马克对邻里里的每个人都像**大哥哥**一样。
phrasal-verb

botch up

做工作做得很差或很马虎
Meaning
to do a job badly or carelessly
Example
He completely **botched up** the report.
他把报告完全搞砸了。
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。
phrasal-verb

burn up

通过火完全摧毁某物
Meaning
to destroy something completely by fire
Example
Burning trash **burns up** oxygen and releases harmful gases.
焚烧垃圾 **燃烧** 氧气并释放有害气体。
phrasal-verb

bounce back stronger

从挫折中恢复并带着更新的能量回来
Meaning
to recover from setbacks with renewed energy
Example
Teams **bounce back stronger** after honest feedback sessions.
团队在诚实的反馈会议后，**更强大地反弹**。
idiom

Pick up the tab

为某事付账。
Meaning
To pay the bill for something.
Example
John offered to **pick up the tab** for everyone.
约翰提议为大家付账。
idiom

in so many words

清楚而直接地说某事
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
他没有直说，但我知道他的意思。
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。
phrasal-verb

regret over

对发生的事情感到悲伤或失望
Meaning
to feel sad or disappointed about something that happened
Example
She **regrets over** not spending enough time with her parents.
她为没有与父母共度足够的时间而感到遗憾。
phrasal-verb

agree upon

就某事达成共识或决定
Meaning
to reach a shared understanding or decision on something
Example
Both nations **agreed upon** a trade policy that benefits their people.
两国**就**一项对人民有利的贸易政策达成一致。
idiom

fish for

试图得到某些东西，比如信息或赞美
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
他总是在为自己的报告寻求称赞。
phrasal-verb

count down to deadlines

在工作到期前密切跟踪剩余时间
Meaning
to track remaining time closely before work is due
Example
I **count down to deadlines** with reminders so nothing slips.
我通过提醒倒数截止日期，以免错过任何事情。
phrasal-verb

turn inward

专注于自己的思想和感受
Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to **turn inward** for reflection.
事故发生后，他开始为反思而**内省**。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across borders

与不同国家的人们共同组织工作
Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
我们**跨越边界协调**，以保持伙伴关系的顺利进行。
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
phrasal-verb

connect through

通过使用共享的经验或沟通来建立关系或理解
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
人们可以**通过连接**艺术和音乐，尽管存在语言障碍。
idiom

key in on

专注于某个特定的事物
Meaning
to give focused attention to something specific
Example
The coach asked the team to **key in on** their defensive mistakes.
教练要求团队**专注于**他们的防守错误。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。
phrasal-verb

look inside

反思自己的情感和动机
Meaning
to reflect on your own emotions and motivations
Example
You need to **look inside** yourself to understand your anger.
你需要**向内看**才能理解你的愤怒。
idiom

take sides

在争论中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to **take sides** when your friends are arguing.
当你的朋友争论时，很难不**站队**。
idiom

come out clean

被证明无罪或免除指责。
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
经过调查后，他被证明是清白的。
phrasal-verb

act up to

按照预期或适当的方式行事
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
她努力保持作为一个勤奋学生的良好声誉。
phrasal-verb

fill up on

吃大量某种食物以至于不再对其他食物感兴趣
Meaning
to eat a lot of one type of food so you are not hungry for other food
Example
Don’t **fill up on** snacks before dinner.
晚餐前不要吃太多零食。
phrasal-verb

shift into

转行或转到不同的领域
Meaning
to transition into a different type of job or field
Example
He’s planning to **shift into** a more creative industry next year.
他计划明年转向更具创意的行业。
phrasal-verb

level off

停止上升或下降并保持稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures **leveled off**.
在快速增长之后，销售数据**稳定下来**。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
phrasal-verb

brag about

骄傲地谈论自己的或他人的成就
Meaning
to talk proudly about one’s or someone’s achievements
Example
He loves to **brag about** his team’s success.
他喜欢谈论他团队的成功。
phrasal-verb

cheer forward

鼓励某人以信心或希望继续前进
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue with confidence or hope
Example
Let’s **cheer forward** our team even if they’re losing!
即使他们输了，我们也要鼓励我们的队伍继续前进！
phrasal-verb

meet up with

成功达到或完成某些目标或截止日期
Meaning
to successfully reach or fulfill something like a goal or deadline
Example
We worked all night to **meet up with** the project deadline.
我们整晚工作以完成项目的截止日期。
idiom

Play your cards right

做出正确的决策以取得成功。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
如果你正确地做出决策，你可能会得到晋升。
phrasal-verb

bring into

将某人或某物纳入活动或情况中
Meaning
to include someone or something in an activity or situation
Example
We should **bring into** the discussion more experts on the subject.
我们应该**将更多专家纳入**讨论。
phrasal-verb

pull yourself back

停止过度思考或惊慌，恢复冷静
Meaning
to stop overthinking or panicking and return to calmness
Example
Whenever your mind runs away, **pull yourself back** to the present.
每当你的思绪跑偏时，**拉回到当下**。
phrasal-verb

check back with

再次联系某人以确认或审查某事
Meaning
to contact someone again to confirm or review something
Example
Could you **check back with** me tomorrow for an update on your case?
你能否明天**check back with**我，更新一下你的案件情况？
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
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**。
phrasal-verb

dance to

随着音乐的节奏移动身体
Meaning
to move your body in rhythm with the music
Example
We couldn’t resist **dancing to** that catchy song.
我们无法抗拒随着那首动感十足的歌舞动。
phrasal-verb

comment on

表达关于某事的意见
Meaning
to express an opinion about something
Example
Please **comment on** the professor’s recent publication.
请评论教授最近的出版物。
idiom

On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
phrasal-verb

let yourself breathe

给自己时间放松和冷静
Meaning
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
Example
You should **let yourself breathe** when things get overwhelming.
当事情变得压倒性时，你应该给自己时间喘口气。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
phrasal-verb

bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
idiom

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？**
idiom

breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
idiom

try and try again

继续尝试，直到成功
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
他没有放弃，决定继续 **继续尝试，直到成功**。