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idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
idiom

second to none

最好; 比其他人都好
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
她的烹饪无人能敌。
idiom

pass the buck

把责任推给别人。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
不要**推卸责任**；你需要对自己的行为负责。
idiom

keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
idiom

nitpick

在某事中挑剔小的、不重要的错误
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
别再对我犯的每个小错误吹毛求疵了！
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

down and out

感到绝望和失败
Meaning
feeling hopeless and defeated
Example
After losing everything, he was completely **down and out**.
失去一切后，他完全崩溃了。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

head back to

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
午餐后我们回到办公室。
idiom

hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赢得有价值的东西
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
当他的初创公司被以数百万收购时，他真是中大奖了。
idiom

no such luck

当期望的事情没有发生时使用
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
我希望赢得彩票，但**no such luck**。
idiom

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
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

Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
idiom

ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
idiom

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
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

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
idiom

drive up

导致某物增加
Meaning
to cause something to increase
Example
Rising fuel costs **drive up** the price of groceries.
燃料成本的上涨推高了食品价格。
idiom

to go viral

迅速传播，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
这篇新研究论文在社交媒体上**迅速传播**。
idiom

plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
idiom

shoulder the burden

承担困难或不愉快事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
她不得不承担照顾家庭的重担。
idiom

talk behind someone's back

在某人不在时说他坏话
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
我不喜欢那些**在我背后说坏话**的人。
idiom

throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
idiom

think twice

在采取行动之前仔细重新考虑一些事情
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
在做这个交易之前你应该**三思而后行**。
idiom

raring to go

非常渴望或兴奋地开始某事
Meaning
very eager or excited to start something
Example
Everyone was **raring to go** when the event started.
活动开始时，每个人都非常兴奋。
idiom

hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
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

teacher’s pet

老师特别喜欢的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
大家都取笑她是老师的宠儿。
idiom

a game plan

策略或行动计划
Meaning
a strategy or plan of action
Example
We need a clear **game plan** before we start the meeting.
我们在开始会议之前需要一个清晰的游戏计划
idiom

cross one's heart

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

In a peaceful state of mind

感到放松和平静，没有压力或担忧
Meaning
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
Example
After yoga, she felt **in a peaceful state of mind** all day.
瑜伽之后，她整天都感到**心境平和**。
idiom

apple of someone’s eye

某个非常珍爱的人
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的掌上明珠。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
idiom

play it straight

诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
只需诚实并告诉他们发生了什么。
idiom

step up your game

提高你的表现或努力
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
如果你想赢，你需要提高表现。
idiom

as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
idiom

A political animal

一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
他以一个真正的**政治动物**而闻名。
idiom

bend the truth

稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
他在讲故事时常常**bend the truth**。
idiom

in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

解决小问题或分歧
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
我们需要在启动项目之前解决小问题。
idiom

in someone’s good books

被某人喜欢或批准
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
她在**她老板的好书中**，因为她提前完成了项目。
idiom

debug the problem

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

take the scenic route

选择一条更长或更美的路线旅行
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
让我们沿着山间的风景路线走吧。
idiom

stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
idiom

find common ground

找到共同的兴趣或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement
Example
We must **find common ground** to resolve this conflict.
我们必须找到共同点来解决这个冲突。
idiom

sign off on

正式批准某事
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
导演需要**签署**最终预算。
idiom

let it go

停止为某事担忧；原谅或忘记
Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
她最终决定**放手**并继续前进。
idiom

turn a corner

在困难时期之后开始改善
Meaning
to begin to improve after a difficult period
Example
Things started to **turn a corner** after the new management took over.
在新管理接管后，情况开始**好转**。
idiom

downhearted

感到沮丧或悲伤
Meaning
feeling discouraged or sad
Example
She felt **downhearted** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后感到**downhearted**。
idiom

roll up one's sleeves

准备努力工作或接受挑战
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个任务，我们需要**卷起袖子**。
idiom

believe you can

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
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

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
idiom

All hands on deck

每个人都必须一起工作或帮助完成任务。
Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
我们需要 **所有人一起行动** 来在明天之前完成这个项目。
idiom

in good shape

身体健康并保持良好体型
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
He goes to the gym regularly to stay **in good shape**.
他定期去健身房保持身体健康。
idiom

a kind heart

一个慷慨而关心他人的人
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
她的**善良的心**使她深受大家喜爱。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
idiom

get a taste of your own medicine

自食其果
Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.
他总是对别人无礼，所以我很高兴他终于自食其果了。
idiom

let sleeping dogs lie

避免提出会引起麻烦的问题
Meaning
to avoid bringing up a problem that will cause trouble
Example
It is better to **let sleeping dogs lie**.
最好让睡着的狗保持安静。
idiom

in stitches

笑得停不下来
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
他的笑话让大家笑得停不下来。
idiom

shoulder the blame

承担某件坏事的责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for something bad.
Example
He decided to **shoulder the blame** for the error.
他决定为错误承担责任。
idiom

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。
idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
idiom

stand tall

以自豪和自信的方式行动
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
尽管有所有的批评，她依然昂首挺胸。
idiom

in the dark web

在互联网上一个隐藏或秘密的部分，用于非法活动
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
被盗的凭证通常会出现在**黑暗网络中**。
idiom

time will tell

未来将揭示结果
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
**时间会告诉我们** 这个决定是否正确。
idiom

Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
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

black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

hold onto

保留某物的所有权
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
Hold onto your receipts until the refund clears.
保留你的收据，直到退款清算。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
idiom

word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
idiom

simmer down

在生气或激动之后变得冷静
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
给他几分钟时间冷静下来再和他说话。
idiom

Hold your head high

即使失败或困难之后，也要保持自信和自豪。
Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
即使输了，她也昂首挺胸。
idiom

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
在做出重大决定时，最好 **信任你的直觉**。
idiom

draw the line

设定什么是可以接受的限制
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
当涉及不道德行为时，我们必须**划定界限**。
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
idiom

a fair game

一种双方都有平等机会成功或达成妥协的情况
Meaning
a situation where both parties have equal opportunities to succeed or compromise
Example
The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was **a fair game**.
合同条款被讨论，直到双方都同意这是**a fer geim**。
idiom

out of harm’s way

远离危险或困难。
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.
在点火之前，确保孩子们远离危险。
idiom

a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
idiom

win someone over

说服某人支持你或同意你
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
候选人的演讲**赢得了人群**。
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

still waters run deep

安静或平静的人往往有深刻的想法或情感
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
他可能看起来很安静，但要记住，**静水流深**。
idiom

robotic precision

极其准确和一致的表现
Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
她以机器人般的精确度完成她的任务。
idiom

sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
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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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be comfortable in your own skin

对自己是谁感到自信和幸福
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
她花了好几年才能在自己的皮肤中感到舒适。
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dance to one's own tune

独立行事；不受他人影响
Meaning
to behave independently; not influenced by others
Example
He always **dances to his own tune** and never follows the crowd.
他总是按照自己的节奏行事，从不随波逐流。
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all in the same boat

处于相同的情况或面临相同的挑战
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.
我们都**在同一条船上**，所以让我们一起合作解决这个问题。
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be on duty

在某个时间值班或负责某事
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
警卫整晚都在值班。
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boil down to

归结为某个主要原因或要点
Meaning
to have something as the main point or reason
Example
The argument **boiled down to** a simple misunderstanding.
争论**归结为**一个简单的误会。
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Fit like a glove

完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
这件裙子**就像手套一样合适**！
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to be of one mind

持有相同的意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
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Playing with house money

用轻易或意外获得的钱冒险。
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
在早期获利之后，交易者们用轻易获得的钱冒险。
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on the cutting edge

处于创新或技术的前沿
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
实验室处于人工智能研究的前沿。
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Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
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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。
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cream of the crop

一组中的最佳；最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
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get ahead in life

在一个人的生活或职业中取得成功或进步
Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
他努力工作，**在人生中取得进展**并建立了成功的职业。
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breeze through

轻松地做某事，几乎不费力气
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
她轻松地通过了考试，没有遇到任何问题。
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make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
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rule out

决定某事不可能
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
我们还不能排除再次延迟的可能。
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth

完全诚实，不隐藏或改变任何事物
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
请告诉我 **整个真相以及除了真相以外的什么都没有**。
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safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
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put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
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cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
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bargain for

预期或计划某事
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
工作量比我们预期的更多。
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run circles around someone

在某事上比某人好得多
Meaning
to be much better than someone at something
Example
She can **run circles around** anyone in the debate team.
她可以在辩论队中**绕着某人跑圈**。
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rags to riches

从贫穷到富有和成功
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
他的生活故事是真正的从贫穷到富有的故事。
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itching to do something

渴望或不耐烦地做某事
Meaning
to be eager or impatient to do something
Example
He’s **itching to start** his new project.
他迫不及待地开始他的新的项目。
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a house divided against itself cannot stand

一个团体或组织在意见或方向上分裂，无法成功
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
在一个团队里，**一间房子分对自己并不能站立**; 每个人都应该对同一个目标共识。
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cut the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。