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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

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
idiom

reboot your mindset

完全改变你的思维方式
Meaning
to change your way of thinking completely
Example
To adapt to AI, we need to **reboot our mindset**.
为了适应人工智能，我们需要**重启我们的思维方式**。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

Money doesn't grow on trees

钱是有限的，必须通过努力赚取；并不容易得到。
Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—**money doesn’t grow on trees**.
你应该存更多的钱—**钱不是从树上长出来的**。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
idiom

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

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
idiom

nudge into

轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
他们轻推她在聚会上做演讲。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

hash out

通过讨论解决某事的细节
Meaning
to work through the details of something by discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hash out** the final budget cuts.
他们待到很晚才讨论最终的预算削减。
idiom

having a whale of a time

非常享受自己
Meaning
enjoying yourself greatly
Example
We had **a whale of a time** at the beach yesterday.
我们昨天在海滩上玩得很开心。
idiom

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
idiom

data-driven decision

基于数据分析的决策，而非直觉
Meaning
a decision based on data analysis rather than intuition
Example
Modern companies rely on **data-driven decisions** to stay competitive.
现代公司依赖于**数据驱动的决策**来保持竞争力。
idiom

lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
idiom

a turning point

一个重要变化发生的时刻
Meaning
a moment when an important change happens
Example
Graduating from college was a **turning point** in his life.
从大学毕业是他人生中的一个**转折点**。
idiom

put in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
简而言之，我们需要更多时间来完成。
idiom

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
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

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

fulfill one's obligations

履行自己的义务
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
他总是努力履行对客户的义务。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
idiom

nice to meet you

一种在第一次见面时使用的礼貌表达
Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's **nice to meet you**, I've heard a lot about you.
很高兴见到你，我听说过很多关于你的事情。
idiom

to make a splash

吸引大量注意力或产生重大影响
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a big impact
Example
Her new book **made a splash** in the literary world.
她的新书在文学界引起了轰动。
idiom

have the guts

有勇气或胆量做困难的事情
Meaning
to have courage or bravery to do something difficult
Example
She didn’t **have the guts** to tell him the truth.
她没有勇气告诉他真相。
idiom

leap of faith

在不知道结果的情况下去做某事
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
创办自己的公司对他来说是一次**信念的飞跃**。
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

a trip down memory lane

回忆过去美好的事情
Meaning
to remember pleasant events from the past
Example
Looking through old photos was **a trip down memory lane**.
看着旧照片是一趟回忆之旅。
idiom

warm up to

逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
她慢慢适应了新的日程。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

automate the process

通过使用技术使过程自动运行
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
我们需要**自动化过程**以节省时间和成本。
idiom

to boot up

启动某事；开始工作或运行
Meaning
to start something; to begin working or functioning
Example
Let’s **boot up** the new project today and see how it goes.
我们今天启动新项目，看看它会怎样。
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
idiom

in a tight spot

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
当两个朋友请求帮助时，他发现自己**陷入困境**。
idiom

against all odds

尽管困难重重
Meaning
despite great difficulties or challenges
Example
She succeeded **against all odds** and became a doctor.
她克服重重困难，最终成为医生。
idiom

to be in the same boat

处于相同的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
当涉及到即将到来的项目截止日期时，我们都**在同一条船上**。
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

Fine tuning

为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
在我们展示之前，这个计划只需要一些小调整。
idiom

get in touch

取得联系
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
我明天会联系你。
idiom

key into

密切关注或理解某个重要的事情
Meaning
to pay close attention to or understand something important
Example
Leaders must **key into** what customers value most.
领导者必须了解客户最看重的东西。
idiom

justice is blind

司法应当公正，不受财富或权力影响
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
**司法是盲目的**，每个人都应在法律下得到平等对待
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
idiom

above board

诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
他们的商业交易完全是**诚实合法**的。
idiom

stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
idiom

wander off

漫无目的或方向地走
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
小孩在我们购物的时候**走开**了。
idiom

put something on the back burner

推迟处理某事直到以后
Meaning
to delay dealing with something until later
Example
The government decided to **put the issue on the back burner** for now.
政府决定**暂时将这个问题搁置**。
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。
idiom

in the same boat

与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
面对这些挑战，我们都处在同一条船上。
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

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

wave the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
经过长时间的辩论，他终于**放弃了**。
idiom

it's a piece of cake

这很容易
Meaning
it's very easy
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake**.
考试很容易。
idiom

jot down

快速写下某事，以便以后使用
Meaning
to write something quickly for later use
Example
I always **jot down** ideas as soon as they pop into my head.
我总是尽快写下我的想法，一旦它们出现在我脑海中。
idiom

Plain sailing

轻松且没有困难的事情。
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
一旦我们解决了主要问题，剩下的就是轻松的。
idiom

mother hen

一个非常保护或关心他人的人，特别是在家庭中
Meaning
a person who is very protective or caring, especially within a family
Example
Aunt Mary is a real **mother hen**, always looking after everyone.
玛丽婶是一个真正的‘母鸡’，总是照顾每个人。
idiom

the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

step up one’s game

提高自己的努力或表现
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
如果你想获得晋升，你需要**提高你的表现**。
idiom

the whole truth

完全的真相，没有任何隐瞒
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
她承诺在法庭上讲述**全部真相**。
idiom

let off steam

释放强烈的情绪或能量
Meaning
to release strong emotions or energy
Example
I went to the gym to **let off steam** after a stressful day.
我去健身房释放一天的压力。
idiom

zoom in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Use the report to **zoom in** on customer trends.
使用报告来**专注于**客户趋势。
idiom

balance of trade

一个国家的出口和进口之间的差异
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
负的贸易平衡可能削弱一个国家的货币
idiom

the bots are taking over

指人工智能系统在各个行业中的日益广泛应用以及传统由人类完成的任务的自动化
Meaning
referring to the increasing use of AI systems in various industries; the automation of tasks traditionally performed by humans
Example
It feels like **the bots are taking over** every sector of business these days.
感觉如今在各行各业，**机器人正在接管**。
idiom

off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
idiom

to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
idiom

make a name for oneself

因某事而出名；成名
Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
他作为一名有创意的设计师而出名。
idiom

hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
idiom

draw out

鼓励某人表达自己
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
导师帮助她**发挥出**自信。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
idiom

tickled pink

非常高兴或愉快
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
她因收到惊喜礼物而**非常高兴**。
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

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
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

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

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

to bask in the glory

在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
他在冠军赛后几周沉浸在胜利的荣耀中
idiom

The truth hurts

真相可能是痛苦的或难以接受的
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.
我知道你不想听这个，但**真相很痛**。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
idiom

the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

keep the ball rolling

保持活动或过程进行
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
让我们继续进行这个项目。
idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
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。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
idiom

manna from heaven

一个意外的礼物或祝福
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.
在艰难的月份里，奖金是**玛纳弗罗姆赫文**。
idiom

break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a funny story.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个有趣的故事。
idiom

the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
idiom

the apple of one's eye

某人或某事物被深深地珍爱或喜爱
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
她的儿子真的是她眼中的宝贝。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
idiom

get down to business

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
让我们停止聊天并开始认真工作。
idiom

open channels of communication

建立对话或讨论
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
他们试图与邻国打开沟通渠道。
idiom

The best things in life are worth waiting for

生活中最好的事情值得等待。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.
记住，**生活中最好的事情值得等待。**
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pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
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adapt to new surroundings

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.
搬到新城市后，她花了一些时间才**适应新的环境**。
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edge in

逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
他在会议结束之前成功地**边缘插入**了一个快速的问题。
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data lake

存储原始、未处理数据的大型存储库
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
所有原始数据都存储在 **数据湖** 中以供进一步分析。
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take pride in yourself

为自己是谁或做什么而感到自豪
Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always **take pride in yourself** and your achievements.
始终要**为自己和自己的成就感到自豪。**
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A friend is a treasure

一个真正的朋友是无价和珍贵的。
Meaning
A true friend is invaluable and precious.
Example
I've known her for years, and she's always been there for me; **a friend is a treasure**.
我认识她好多年了，她一直都在我身边；**朋友就是宝藏**。
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go head to head

直接竞争或互相对抗
Meaning
to directly compete or confront each other
Example
The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.
两名谈判代表就合同条款进行了**面对面**的较量。
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nest egg

为未来储存的钱
Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
他们为退休建立了一个小小的 **储蓄**。
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off to a flying start

以非常成功的方式开始某事，像旅行一样
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
我们的旅行以完美的天气顺利开始。
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The longest journey begins with a single step

任何大任务都从一个小步骤开始。
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
不要担心整个项目，**最长的旅程始于一步**。
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have a blast

度过愉快的时光
Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
我们在昨晚的音乐会上玩得很开心！
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nip it in the bud

在问题变得更糟之前阻止它
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
我们应该在事情变得严重之前阻止它。
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spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
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speak out

大胆而公开地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
鼓励员工就改进措施**大胆地发表**意见。
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pick yourself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
她第一次失败了，但她**站起来**并再次尝试。
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to take the high road

选择最道德或道德的道路，即使其他人没有这样做
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
她决定选择道德的道路，而不是用愤怒回应。
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split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
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throw shade

微妙地侮辱或批评某人
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
她在谈话中 **抛阴影** 给她的前男友。
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Freudian slip

无意中犯的错误，暴露出一个人的真实想法或感受。
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
他称他的老板为‘妈妈’时犯了一个**弗洛伊德失言**。
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split the difference

在两个意见或价格之间达成妥协
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
让我们**split the difference**并在中途见面。
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touch gold

在某事上非常成功或幸运
Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
他接手的每一个项目似乎都很成功。
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block off

封锁一个区域，使人们无法进入
Meaning
to close an area so people cannot enter
Example
Police **blocked off** the street after the accident.
警方在事故后封锁了街道。
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balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
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bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
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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。