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idiom

get to the root of the problem

发现问题的根本原因
Meaning
to discover the main cause of a problem
Example
We need to **get to the root of the problem** before we can fix it.
我们需要在解决问题之前**找到问题的根本原因**。
idiom

go in one ear and out the other

听了某事但很快就忘记了
Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
我告诉他的事都从一只耳朵进，从另一只耳朵出。
idiom

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**。
idiom

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。
idiom

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

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。
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

go off the deep end

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
她**发火了**，当她听到坏消息时。
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

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

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

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 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。
idiom

good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
idiom

Gordian knot

一个非常复杂或无法解决的问题。
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
气候变化的问题就像一个戈尔迪之结，需要大胆的行动。
idiom

game plan

一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
在会见投资者之前，我们需要一个坚实的游戏计划。
idiom

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

grow out of something

随着你变老或变得更成熟，停止喜欢或做某事
Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
他最终戒掉了他的坏习惯。
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
idiom

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

gear toward

为特定群体设计或瞄准某物
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
课程是**面向**新经理的。
idiom

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
idiom

go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
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

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**。
idiom

get the creative juices flowing

开始变得有创意或富有想象力
Meaning
to start being creative or imaginative
Example
A walk in nature helps me **get the creative juices flowing**.
在大自然中散步帮助我激发创意。
idiom

go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
idiom

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
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

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

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**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

go along with

同意某事或支持一个想法
Meaning
to agree to something or support an idea
Example
I’ll **go along with** your plan since it sounds reasonable.
我将**同意**你的计划，因为它听起来合理。
idiom

Go Dutch

平分某物的费用。
Meaning
To share the cost of something equally.
Example
Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.
今晚我们去吃晚餐**各付各的**。
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 the hang of it

学习或掌握某件新事物
Meaning
to learn or become skilled at something new
Example
Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.
别担心，你很快就能 **掌握它**。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
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

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

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

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。
idiom

green light

开始或继续某事的许可
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
经理给我们了启动项目的**绿灯**。
idiom

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。
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

get your point across

清楚地表达一个想法，让别人理解
Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
在讨论中**清楚地表达你的观点**很重要。
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

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

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。
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

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。
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

get your act together

开始高效或正确地工作
Meaning
start working efficiently or properly
Example
You need to **get your act together** if you want to meet the deadline.
如果你想按时完成任务，你需要振作起来。
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

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
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

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

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。
idiom

get cold feet

突然害怕做某事
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
他在向她求婚前突然害怕了。
idiom

green thumb

拥有园艺或栽培植物的自然天赋
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
我妈妈有一个**绿色拇指**；她种的每样东西都长得很美。
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

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

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

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

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

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**。
idiom

get a grip

控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
别慌，控制一下自己！
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

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
idiom

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。
idiom

go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
idiom

go back to square one

从头开始
Meaning
to start again from the beginning
Example
If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.
如果这个不行，我们就得**从头开始**。
idiom

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。
idiom

Give it your best shot

尽你所能，尽最大努力。
Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
即使失败，尽最大努力。
idiom

get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或过程
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
让我们开始这个新活动。
idiom

go steady

定期且独占地与某人约会
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
他们已经定期且独占地与对方约会超过两年了。
idiom

good egg

一个友善可靠的人
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
大家都喜欢约翰，因为他是一个友善可靠的人。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
idiom

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

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

get along with someone

与某人保持友好的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
他们真的相处得很好，总是笑着。
idiom

Get traction

开始在市场中获得关注或成功。
Meaning
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
Example
The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.
新应用正在开始在用户中**获得 traction**。
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
idiom

get away with murder

做坏事却不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
他被宠坏了，在家里他可以 **做任何他想做的事**，而没有人会惩罚他。
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 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。
idiom

get used to it

适应新事物
Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
花了一些时间，但我终于适应了它。
idiom

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**。
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。
idiom

go separate ways

结束一段关系或伙伴关系
Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
After ten years together, they decided to **go separate ways**.
十年后，他们决定**各走各的路**。
idiom

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。
idiom

give off

散发气味，光线或感觉
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
蜡烛在房间里散发着宁静的香气。
idiom

gray matter

智慧或大脑能力
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
解决这样复杂的问题需要很多智慧。
idiom

give away

无意中捐赠或揭露某物
Meaning
to donate or to reveal something unintentionally
Example
They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.
他们计划将多余的物资捐赠给收容所。
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 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 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。
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good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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 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

go behind someone’s back

偷偷或欺骗性地做某事，反对某人
Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
她**在我背后**告诉经理一切。
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give over to

将时间或空间奉献给某事
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
他们 **将晚上时间用来** 进行头脑风暴。
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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。
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give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
idiom

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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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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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。
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get out of hand

失去控制
Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
当更多的人到达时，派对开始失去控制。
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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**。
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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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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。
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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。
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glue together

用胶水牢牢粘合部分
Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.
让学生们**用胶水粘合**拼贴画的部分。
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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。
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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。
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guide the way

引导某人完成一个过程或路径
Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.
一个好领导知道如何**引导道路**让团队获得成功。
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get your wires crossed

误解某人或某物
Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
我们一定是**弄错了**，因为我以为会议是明天。
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get your foot in the door

迈出第一步，特别是找到工作
Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
她终于**走进了这扇门**，进入了一家顶级公司。