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idiom

gain ground

取得进展或前进
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
该公司在科技行业**取得进展**。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
idiom

get a new lease on life

为某事获得新的能量或热情
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
手术后，她觉得自己仿佛**获得了新生**。
idiom

Go out on a limb

通过支持某事或某人来冒险
Meaning
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
Example
He **went out on a limb** by recommending her for the job.
他**冒险推荐她**担任这个工作。
idiom

gather around

聚集在某人或某物周围
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
孩子们**聚集在**一起观看科学展示。
idiom

grease the wheels

通过帮助或简化过程使其更加顺畅
Meaning
to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
Example
Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.
在国际贸易谈判中，行贿官员是润滑车轮的常见方式。
idiom

give the benefit of the doubt

即使你没有所有的事实，仍然信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone even though you may not have all the facts
Example
Even though she was late, I decided to **give her the benefit of the doubt** and not get upset.
尽管她迟到了，我还是决定给她一个疑点的好处，不生气。
idiom

give the cold shoulder

故意无视某人
Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
她在聚会上故意无视我。
idiom

give it a shot

尝试某事，即使你不确定是否会成功
Meaning
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
Example
You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.
你应该尝试一下；你可能会让自己惊讶。
idiom

go bananas

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
The crowd **went bananas** when their team scored.
当他们的队伍得分时，观众**变得疯狂**。
idiom

give thanks

表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
我们应该永远**感恩**我们所拥有的。
idiom

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**。
idiom

golden opportunity

一个非常好的机会；稀有的机会
Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
这是一个**黄金机会**展示你的才华。
idiom

get a degree

完成一个正式的教育课程
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
她努力学习以获得工程学位。
idiom

get your ducks in a row

在行动之前把事情安排好
Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
在开始创业之前，我们需要把一切安排好。
idiom

get into the habit

开始做某事并保持规律性
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
我已经养成了睡前读书的习惯。
idiom

give the green light

给予许可或批准继续进行
Meaning
to give permission or approval to proceed
Example
The board finally **gave the green light** for the new project.
董事会终于为新项目开了绿灯。
idiom

go out of one’s way

为帮助某人做出特别的努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
她**走出她的路**来确保我们感到受欢迎。
idiom

go down in flames

以惊人的方式失败
Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
项目在资金削减后**惨败**。
idiom

grow by leaps and bounds

快速增长或改善
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
公司在去年取得了飞速的发展。
idiom

give it a rest

停止谈论或思考一些令人紧张的事情
Meaning
to stop talking or thinking about something stressful
Example
You’ve been worrying too much—**give it a rest**.
你太担心了，放松一下吧。
idiom

give someone a hand

帮某人做任务
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
你能**帮我**做晚餐吗？
idiom

get fired up

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
球队在决赛前变得非常**兴奋**。
idiom

get it right

在犯错之后把事情做好
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
尝试了几次，但她终于做对了。
idiom

go back on one's word

不做自己说过会做的事情
Meaning
to not do what one said one would do
Example
He **went back on his word** about helping me.
他没有履行关于帮助我的承诺。
idiom

go under the knife

动手术
Meaning
to have a surgical operation
Example
He had to **go under the knife** to fix his knee injury.
他不得不动手术来修复膝盖受伤。
idiom

get back on track

在犯错或遇到挫折后重回正轨
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
经过一些错误后，她重新回到了正轨。
idiom

gear down

减慢活动的速度
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
我们可以在产品发布稳定后**gear down**。
idiom

grab a bite

快速吃点东西
Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
我们在会议之前吃点东西。
idiom

get through to someone

让某人理解你想表达的意思
Meaning
to make someone understand what you mean
Example
I tried to **get through to him**, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我试图**get through to him**，但他根本不想听。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

green-eyed jealousy

强烈的嫉妒情感
Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
**绿眼睛的嫉妒**甚至可以摧毁最好的关系。
idiom

get the credit

为某事获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
整个团队都努力工作，但只有他**得到了荣誉**。
idiom

Golden handshake

离职时给予某人的一笔大额支付，尤其是在提前退休时。
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
首席执行官在提前退休时获得了一笔丰厚的补偿金。
idiom

gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
idiom

go bankrupt

失去所有的金钱，并且无法偿还债务
Meaning
to lose all money and be unable to pay debts
Example
Many start-ups **go bankrupt** within their first year.
许多初创公司在第一年内**破产**。
idiom

Grounded

无法外出或飞行；由于某种原因受到限制。
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
所有航班因浓雾被**grounded**。
idiom

go back to the drawing board

因为之前的计划失败了，所以重新开始
Meaning
to start over again because the previous plan failed
Example
Our experiment failed, so we have to **go back to the drawing board**.
我们的实验失败了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
idiom

get along like a house on fire

很快成为好朋友并享受彼此的陪伴。
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
他们上周见面，很快就成为了好朋友。
idiom

give ground

在讨论中做出让步或妥协
Meaning
to make concessions or yield in a discussion
Example
He finally **gave ground** on the pricing issue.
他最终在定价问题上**让步**了。
idiom

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
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

grey matter

智慧; 思考的能力
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
用你的**智慧**来解开谜题。
idiom

Go to pieces

失去对情绪的控制；崩溃。
Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后**崩溃了**。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
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

grin and bear it

耐心接受困难的情况
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.
你只需要忍耐直到工作完成
idiom

good vibes only

只专注于积极的思想和能量
Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
今年，我遵循‘只有好心情’的座右铭生活。
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
idiom

ghost someone

突然停止与某人在线沟通
Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
他以前每天发短信给我，但后来他**鬼化**我了。
idiom

get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
idiom

go for broke

冒一切风险去取得成功
Meaning
to risk everything to achieve success
Example
They decided to **go for broke** and launch their new product.
他们决定冒一切风险推出他们的新产品。
idiom

give me a hand

帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
你能**帮我一把**这个袋子吗？
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
idiom

green with jealousy

极其嫉妒
Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
当他看到她和别人一起时，他**绿得像嫉妒**。
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

grateful as can be

非常感激
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
我非常感激你的指导。
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

Give the shirt off your back

尽一切所能去帮助某人
Meaning
to give everything you can to help someone
Example
She would **give the shirt off her back** if it meant helping her friends.
如果能帮助她的朋友，她会**脱下背上的衬衫**。
idiom

go bananas over something

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
孩子们对新的电子游戏机兴奋得不得了。
idiom

go easy on someone

对某人温和或耐心
Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
对他温柔一点；他最近经历了很多事情。
idiom

glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
idiom

Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
idiom

grow on someone

随着时间的推移变得更受喜爱或欣赏
Meaning
to become more liked or appreciated over time
Example
At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.
一开始我不喜欢这首歌，但随着时间的推移，它**越来越喜欢我**。
idiom

go-getter

一个有抱负的人，达成自己的目标
Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
汤姆是个真正的 **go-getter**；他从不放弃。
idiom

global reach

将服务或产品扩展到全球的能力
Meaning
the ability to extend services or products worldwide
Example
With its strong online presence, the company has a significant **global reach**.
凭借强大的在线存在，该公司具有显著的**全球影响力**。
idiom

get worked up

因某事而生气或激动
Meaning
to become upset or angry about something
Example
Don’t **get worked up** over minor mistakes.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
idiom

grasp at straws

为了成功而尝试任何方法，即使几乎不可能
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
他在提出那个想法时是在**抓救命稻草**。
idiom

get on the same page

就某事达成一致或以相同的方式理解某事
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
在开始项目之前，我们需要在目标上**达成一致**。
idiom

Game of thrones

一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
选举变成了一个**权力的游戏**，领导者们为争夺主导地位而斗争。
idiom

get along with

与某人有良好的关系
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
我真的和我的同事相处得很好。
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go ballistic

变得极度愤怒或激动
Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
爸爸发现我把他的车撞凹了后，**暴怒了**。
idiom

get something off your chest

谈论让你担心的事情
Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
我需要**把它从心里说出来**，所以我终于告诉了她真相。
idiom

give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
idiom

ground control

管理情况的权威或人们
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
在这个项目中，Sarah 是控制中心。
idiom

get straight to the point

直接谈论主要话题
Meaning
to talk directly about the main topic
Example
Let's **get straight to the point** and discuss the issue.
让我们**直奔主题**并讨论这个问题。
idiom

get a foot in the door

迈出实现某事的第一步，特别是获得工作
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
他参加了实习，想在公司里得到一个职位。
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get off on the right foot

以积极的方式开始一段关系或活动
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
我们在第一次会议中**顺利开始**了。
idiom

green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
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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。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
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。
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give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人，就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁，所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
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green around the gills

看起来生病或恶心
Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
他在船上之后看起来**像是生病**。
idiom

growth hacking

使用创造性和低成本的策略迅速发展业务或产品
Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
初创公司在很大程度上依赖**growth hacking**来快速获得用户。
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go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
idiom

good to see you

一种友好的方式，向你认识的人打招呼
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
好久不见，真高兴见到你！
idiom

get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
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go under

失去意识，通常在手术期间
Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
他在手术前感到紧张。
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Get the message

理解某人试图表达的意思。
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
在他的沉默之后，她终于**得到了信息**。
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give someone a warm welcome

非常友好和热情地迎接某人
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
我们到达时，他们热情地欢迎了我们。
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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。
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Go exploring

旅行或四处看看以发现新事物。
Meaning
To travel or look around to discover new things.
Example
Let's **go exploring** around the city this weekend.
这个周末我们一起 **去探索** 城市周围。
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give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
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get over someone

从分手或失落的痛苦中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
她花了几个月才摆脱他。
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get off scot-free

逃避惩罚或后果，而不面临任何惩罚
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
他被抓到偷窃，但成功逃避了惩罚。
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Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
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get under someone's skin

深深地烦扰或打扰某人
Meaning
to annoy or bother someone deeply
Example
She really knows how to **get under my skin**.
她真的知道如何**惹我生气**。
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go up in smoke

完全失败; 什么都没得到
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
在交易失败后，他所有的梦想**化为乌有**。
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get a handle on something

理解或控制某事
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
我正在努力理解新软件。
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get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
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get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
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get to the bottom of it

找出事情的真正原因或根源
Meaning
to find the real reason or cause of something
Example
Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.
在做任何决定之前，让我们先找出事情的真正原因。
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get acquainted

与某人变得熟悉或友好
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
我们短暂交谈以便相互了解。
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give someone the cold shoulder

故意忽视或表现出对某人不满
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
争论后，她故意对他表现冷漠。
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give it your all

尽全力或用尽全部精力
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
如果你尽全力，不论结果如何，你都会为自己感到自豪。
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give someone the creeps

让某人感到不舒服或害怕
Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
那些旧的废弃房子让我毛骨悚然。
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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**。
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get the jitters

感到极度紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
我总是在重要会议前感到紧张。
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grit your teeth

接受不愉快的事情并继续
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
他不得不**咬紧牙关**完成工作。
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grin from ear to ear

因为高兴而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
她在收到夸奖后笑得合不拢嘴。
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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。
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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。
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go into orbit

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
Mom **went into orbit** when she saw the mess in my room.
妈妈看到我的房间乱七八糟时，气得不行。
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go with your gut

在做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instinct when making a decision
Example
Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.
有时候你只需要**相信你的直觉**。
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get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。