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idiom

cut both ways

既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
在家工作**有利也有弊**——节省时间，但失去了社交互动。
idiom

clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
idiom

cut to the chase

迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
让我们直接进入正题，讨论主要问题。
idiom

chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
idiom

case closed

事情已经解决或结束
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
证据很清楚，所以这是**案件已结**。
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

come a long way

取得了很大的进步或改善
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
她自从开始自己的事业后取得了巨大的进步。
idiom

cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
idiom

check over

仔细检查某事以发现错误
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
在发送之前我们检查过草稿。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
idiom

come of age

达到成熟；完全发展
Meaning
to reach maturity; to become fully developed
Example
The company has **come of age** in the last few years.
公司在最近几年已经成熟。
idiom

Crossing the line

超出可接受或适当的界限
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
外交官因在关于东道国的评论中**越过了界限**而受到批评。
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

caught off guard

被某些意外事情惊讶或震惊
Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
她被突如其来的问题吓了一跳。
idiom

call the bluff

挑战某人证明他们的权威或主张
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
当他威胁辞职时，她揭穿了他的虚张声势。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
idiom

Culture shock

遇到不同文化时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
搬到日本让她刚开始时感到有点 **文化冲击**。
idiom

come crashing down

突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
他们的计划在危机后崩溃了。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
idiom

carry the responsibility

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理，他必须承担整个团队的责任。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
idiom

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
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

cutthroat competition

极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
智能手机市场是一场残酷的竞争。
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

change your mind

决定与之前不同的事情
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
她**改变了主意**不去参加聚会。
idiom

couldn’t care less

表现出完全的冷漠
Meaning
to show total indifference
Example
She **couldn’t care less** about what people think.
她对别人怎么想完全不在乎。
idiom

change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后，他决定**改变自己的看法**。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

conversion rate

网站访问者中采取期望行动（如购买或注册）的百分比。
Meaning
The percentage of visitors to a website who take a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.
Example
Our **conversion rate** has significantly improved after the redesign of the website.
网站重新设计后，我们的**转化率**显著提高了。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
idiom

corner the market

主导特定市场
Meaning
to dominate a particular market
Example
They’ve managed to **corner the market** in organic products.
他们已经成功主导了有机产品市场。
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

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
idiom

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
idiom

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

come back to earth

从兴奋或做白日梦中回到现实
Meaning
to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming
Example
After the vacation, it’s time to **come back to earth**.
假期后，应该是时候**回到现实**了。
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

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
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

Cheer up

变得更开心; 不要伤心。
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!
这不是世界的末日——振作起来！
idiom

cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
idiom

carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
idiom

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
idiom

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

carry the weight of the world

承担大量责任
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
John 觉得他在工作中必须 **carry the weight of the world**。
idiom

cry over spilled milk

为不能改变的事而烦恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
为已经发生的事哭泣没有意义。
idiom

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

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**。
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

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**。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
idiom

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
idiom

cut and dry

清晰直接; 没有混淆的空间
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
决策并不像他们预期的那样明确直接。
idiom

catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
idiom

chain reaction

由一个事件引发的一系列事件
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
一个突破可以引发新的创新的**连锁反应**。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
idiom

call to action

一种鼓励观众立即回应的提示
Meaning
a prompt that encourages an immediate response from an audience
Example
Your ad must include a strong **call to action**.
您的广告必须包含一个强有力的 **行动号召**。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
idiom

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
idiom

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
idiom

cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
idiom

cold case

一宗长时间未解决的刑事案件
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
侦探重新开启了1999年的**冷案**。
idiom

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。
idiom

chapter and verse

提供关于某事的完整和准确细节
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
她可以引用**chapter and verse**来支持她的论点。
idiom

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
idiom

cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
idiom

crybaby

一个容易抱怨或哭泣的人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
不要做一个**爱哭鬼**，这只是一个小小的擦伤。
idiom

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
idiom

connect the dots

在思想或信息之间建立联系
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
一旦你**连接点**，整个图像就会有意义。
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

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

cut someone some slack

不那么批评或给某人喘息的机会
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
你应该**宽容他一点**—他今天过得很艰难。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
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

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
idiom

cut through the noise

在竞争中脱颖而出；尽管有干扰，依然能够引起注意
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
我们的营销需要在竞争中脱颖而出，吸引人们的注意。
idiom

crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
idiom

clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
idiom

confide in someone

相信某人，足够信任到可以告诉他们秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them secrets
Example
She only **confides in** her best friend.
她只会向她最好的朋友吐露心事。
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。
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change of heart

对某事或某人感受的变化
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
他改变了主意，决定留下。
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come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
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come out on top

在某种情况下最好的或最成功的
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
尽管有竞争，她**成功脱颖而出**。
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
idiom

Climb the ranks

通过努力工作和经验升职到更高的位置。
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
他在五年内从实习生升职为经理，攀升了职级。
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cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前，记住没有人是完美的。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
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。
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climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
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call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
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carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
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cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
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call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
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carry the weight of responsibility

承担重要责任的负担
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
作为团队领导，他必须**承担责任的重担**。
idiom

cold shoulder

故意忽视某人
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
争吵后，她几天没有理他。
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clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
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come out of one's shell

变得更外向或更自信
Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
她以前很害羞，但现在她终于**走出了她的壳**。
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clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。