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idiom

new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
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star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
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Baptism of fire

一个人在新工作或角色中的第一次困难经历。
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
她作为经理的第一周是一个真正的**火的洗礼**。
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a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
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behind the scenes

秘密地或没有公众知晓
Meaning
secretly or without public knowledge
Example
A lot of work happens **behind the scenes** to make a movie.
为了制作电影，很多工作发生在幕后。
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seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
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playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
idiom

pull it off

成功完成某项困难的事情
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
没有人认为她能做到，但她做到了。
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make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
idiom

drop a line

给某人发送简短消息或便条
Meaning
to send someone a short message or note
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive safely.
请在你安全到达时给我写一条信息。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
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slip into

逐渐进入某种状态或开始穿戴某物
Meaning
to gradually enter a state or start wearing something
Example
She quickly **slipped into** a more comfortable outfit.
她迅速**滑入**了更舒适的服装。
idiom

I’m with you

我同意你的想法
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
我同意你的计划——这是个好计划。
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**。
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figure out

理解或解决某事
Meaning
to understand or solve something
Example
We need to **figure out** why the emails bounced.
我们需要理解为什么邮件被退回。
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make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
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Burn the bridges

摧毁返回先前情况的可能性
Meaning
to destroy the possibility of returning to a previous situation
Example
Once he left the company, he decided to **burn the bridges** and not look back.
一旦他离开了公司，他决定 **burn the bridges** 并且不回头看。
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honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
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show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
idiom

to reach for the moon

设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
他决定 **reach for the moon** 并申请最具竞争力的大学。
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A nest egg

为将来或退休存下的一笔钱。
Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
他为孩子们的教育积攒了一笔储蓄。
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to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
**坦率地说**, 你错了。
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to spill the beans

不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
汤姆不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
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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

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
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be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
idiom

Have something up your sleeve

有一个秘密计划或想法。
Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
别担心，他**有东西在袖子里**为这个项目。
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like a kid in a candy store

对许多选择或事物感到非常兴奋和开心
Meaning
very excited and happy about many options or things
Example
He was **like a kid in a candy store** when he saw all the gadgets.
当他看到所有的小玩意时，他**像糖果店里的孩子一样**开心。
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A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
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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**。
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leave aside

推迟讨论某事
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
让我们**搁置**这个问题，直到我们有更多的数据。
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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**。
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Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
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dig in your heels

拒绝放弃或改变立场
Meaning
to refuse to give up or change your position
Example
He **dug in his heels** and refused to quit until he succeeded.
他**坚持己见**，拒绝放弃直到成功。
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parallel universe

一种完全不同或对比的情况
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
乡村的生活与城市相比，感觉就像一个**平行宇宙**。
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ease off

逐渐变得不那么强烈
Meaning
to gradually become less strong or intense
Example
The rain should **ease off** by evening.
雨到晚上应该会减弱。
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juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
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A rising tide lifts all boats

当经济改善时，每个人都会在某种程度上受益。
Meaning
When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
Example
When the new policies boosted trade, people said that **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
当新政策促进了贸易时，人们说：“水涨船高”。
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Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
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beyond belief

太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
他的康复令人难以置信。
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lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
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follow in someone’s footsteps

追随某人的脚步，通常是家庭成员
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
他决定**追随父亲的脚步**成为一名律师。
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hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
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bite the bullet

决定做一些困难或令人不愉快的事情，之前一直拖延或犹豫不决
Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
我决定**咬子弹**并完成我的作业。
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we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

我们不会担心可能发生的未来问题，而是如果发生了我们再处理
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
我不知道我们怎么支付修理费，但到时候再说
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Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
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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。
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lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
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wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
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roam around

漫无目的地旅行或走动
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
我们度过了下午，**漫游四周**在老城里。
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face your fears

面对让你害怕的事情
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
如果你想作为一个人发展，你需要面对你的恐惧。
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own your mistakes

对自己犯的错误承担责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
重要的是要**承担自己的错误**并从中学习。
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vote down

通过投票反对来否决某事
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
董事会可能通过投票否决该新提案。
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nip in the bud

在问题变得更严重之前停止它
Meaning
to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem
Example
We should **nip the problem in the bud** before it spreads.
我们应该在问题扩散之前**把问题扼杀在萌芽状态**。
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heart sinks

突然感到失望或悲伤
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
当我看到考试结果时，我的心沉了下来。
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shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
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by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
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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！
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weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
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the naked truth

完整而无掩饰的真相
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
她告诉我发生的事情的**完整真相**。
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at breaking point

如此紧张或疲惫，几乎无法应对
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
这周工作80小时后，她已经**处于崩溃边缘**。
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Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
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out of shape

由于缺乏锻炼而变得不健康或不适合
Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
我整天坐在桌子前，完全不健康了。
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data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
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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。
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have words with someone

与某人争吵
Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
我与我的老板就新政策进行了争论。
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to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
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where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
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grind away

长时间在某事上努力工作
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
她努力工作，努力学习，最终通过了考试。
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tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
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book smart

从学习中获得知识而不是从经验中获得的人
Meaning
knowledgeable from studying rather than experience
Example
He’s **book smart** but lacks practical experience.
他很有书本知识，但缺乏实际经验。
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Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
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more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
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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。
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Shoulder to shoulder

密切而平等地一起工作。
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
士兵们在战斗中肩并肩站着。
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inside job

由组织内部某人犯下的罪行
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
抢劫结果证明是一起内部工作。
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crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
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mark up

提高某物的价格
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
商家计划在节日期间**标记价格**。
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take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
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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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the proof is in the pudding

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
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thank heavens

对某事非常感激
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
谢天谢地，暴风雨终于结束了。
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gain the upper ground

获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，反对派取得了上风。
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
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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。
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throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
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move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
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A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
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on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
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a picture is worth a thousand words

一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
那张照片真正确认了**一张图片胜过千言万语**
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race to the bottom

一种情况，在这种情况下，公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
通过降低工资吸引投资者可能会创造出一种**降低底线的竞赛**
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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。
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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。
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join forces

为了共同的目标而联合起来
Meaning
to combine efforts with others for a common purpose
Example
Two companies **joined forces** to create a better product.
两家公司联合起来创造出更好的产品。
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blind faith

不加质疑地信任
Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having **blind faith** can sometimes lead to disappointment.
拥有**盲目信任**有时会导致失望。
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out with the old, in with the new

用新的东西或想法代替旧的东西
Meaning
to replace old things or ideas with new ones
Example
It's time for **out with the old, in with the new**.
是时候 **告别旧的，迎接新的**。
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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。
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reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
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Cut from the same cloth

在性格或行为上非常相似。
Meaning
To be very similar in character or behavior.
Example
Those two brothers are **cut from the same cloth**.
这两个兄弟在行为上几乎一模一样。
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break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
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chase your dreams

积极努力实现你的雄心
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
无论多么困难，你都应该始终**追求你的梦想**。
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In due time

在适当或合适的时间。
Meaning
At the right or appropriate time.
Example
Everything will be alright **in due time**, just be patient.
一切都会好起来的 **在适当时间**，只需耐心等待。
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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

保持与朋友的良好关系非常重要，但理解你的敌人也同样重要。
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
他总是小心地观察竞争对手，因为他相信**保持朋友在身边，敌人更靠近**。
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iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
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My two cents

我的个人意见或建议
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
这只是我的意见，但我认为我们应该等待。
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as luck would have it

碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
碰巧，我在机场遇见了我的老朋友。
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pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
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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。
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beat the clock

在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to finish something before the deadline
Example
We managed to **beat the clock** and submit the report early.
我们成功地**赶在最后期限前**提交了报告。
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busy as a bee

非常活跃或勤奋
Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s **as busy as a bee** preparing for the wedding.
她正在为婚礼**像蜜蜂一样忙碌**。
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Be as good as your word

Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
Tā shuō tā huì bāngzhù, ér tā **rú tā de huà yīyàng hǎo**.
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in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
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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
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a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
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make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
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hit the road

开始旅行；离开一个地方
Meaning
to start a journey; to leave a place
Example
We should **hit the road** before sunset to avoid traffic.
我们应该在日落前 **hit the road** 以避开交通。
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zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
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Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
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a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**