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idiom

strike it rich

突然赚很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
他们在投资该初创公司后突然赚了很多钱。
idiom

fish for

试图得到某些东西，比如信息或赞美
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
他总是在为自己的报告寻求称赞。
phrasal-verb

cool within

内部冷静下来并恢复情绪平衡
Meaning
to calm down internally and regain emotional balance
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I take deep breaths to **cool within**.
当我感到不知所措时，我深呼吸以平静自己。
phrasal-verb

mop up

用拖把或布擦拭表面上的液体或污垢
Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to **mop up** the water you spilled.
用毛巾擦拭你洒的水。
phrasal-verb

exchange ideas

与他人分享想法和观点；讨论概念
Meaning
to share thoughts and opinions with others; to discuss concepts
Example
Students **exchange ideas** about traditions during the cultural fair.
学生们在文化博览会期间**交换想法**，讨论关于传统的内容。
phrasal-verb

fall into routine

适应一种规律的工作方式
Meaning
to become accustomed to a regular way of working
Example
After a few weeks, the new hires **fell into routine** easily.
几周后，新员工很容易就**掉进常规**了。
phrasal-verb

lead the way for

创造一个他人可以跟随的例子
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
社区领导者通过周末自愿工作，开创了更安全街道的道路。
idiom

Out of curiosity

出于想要知道或学习某事的愿望。
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
我出于**好奇**问了他，而不是为了干涉。
phrasal-verb

lighten your mood

让自己感觉更快乐，压力更小
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really **lighten your mood**.
看一部搞笑的电影真的能让你的心情变好
idiom

an out of this world experience

一种非凡或特殊的经历
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
从空间站看到的景象真是**一种超凡的经历**。
phrasal-verb

let tension out

释放积累的压力或压力
Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you **let tension out** after a tough day.
运动帮助你在艰难的一天后释放压力。
phrasal-verb

follow through on goals

完成你开始的任务或承诺
Meaning
to complete tasks or commitments that one starts
Example
To grow professionally, you must **follow through on goals**.
要想职业发展，你必须**跟进目标**。
idiom

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

like a dog with two tails

极其高兴和兴奋
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
他在得到晋升后高兴得像有两条尾巴的狗。
idiom

ramp up

增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
我们需要在假期前提高生产。
phrasal-verb

vet out

彻底检查某事以去除弱选项
Meaning
to examine something thoroughly to remove weak options
Example
We **vet out** risky proposals before they reach the board.
我们在提案进入董事会之前会彻底审查高风险提案。
idiom

pillar of strength

提供强大支持或安慰的人
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
她在困难时刻是一个**力量的支柱**。
idiom

fall behind

未能跟上时间表或进度
Meaning
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
Example
If we miss another deadline, we’ll **fall behind** on the project.
如果我们错过另一个截止日期，我们将在项目上落后。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

rely on

信任或依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to trust or depend on someone or something
Example
We **rely on** local suppliers for daily goods.
我们依赖本地供应商提供日常商品。
idiom

put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**，找到解决方案。
phrasal-verb

grow out

让头发或指甲自然生长变长
Meaning
to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally
Example
She's **growing out** her hair for a new style.
她正在为了一个新发型让头发长出来。
phrasal-verb

roll back on

减少或逆转政策或计划
Meaning
to reduce or reverse a policy or program
Example
The ministry **rolls back on** subsidies after the audit.
审计后，部门回滚补贴。
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

nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
idiom

juggle work and life

同时管理工作和个人生活
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
同时 **juggling 工作和生活** 不容易，但我尽力做到最好。
phrasal-verb

choke on emotions

因强烈的情绪而难以说话
Meaning
to find it hard to speak because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on emotions** while giving her farewell speech.
她在做告别演讲时**哽咽在情绪中**。
idiom

take a dim view of

不赞成某事; 拥有负面意见
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager **takes a dim view of** employees arriving late.
经理不赞成员工迟到。
idiom

take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
idiom

drag on

持续太久而变得无聊
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
会议持续了好几个小时。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
idiom

fan through

快速翻页
Meaning
to flip through pages quickly
Example
She **fanned through** the report to find the chart.
她快速翻阅报告以找到图表。
idiom

to lay down the law

主张权威并决定事情应该如何做
Meaning
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
Example
The new judge quickly **laid down the law** in the courtroom.
新法官很快在法庭上**放下法律**。
phrasal-verb

stand united against

作为一个团体共同反对某事
Meaning
to collectively oppose something as one group
Example
Countries **stand united against** global terrorism.
各国团结一致反对全球恐怖主义。
idiom

have a spark of creativity

展现出创造性或想象力的迹象
Meaning
to show signs of being creative or imaginative
Example
Even as a child, she **had a spark of creativity**.
即使是小时候，她也有一丝创造力的火花。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
phrasal-verb

shift mindset

改变对某事的思考方式
Meaning
to change the way one thinks about something
Example
Leaders must **shift mindset** to embrace innovation.
领导者必须改变心态以拥抱创新。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
idiom

get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
phrasal-verb

gain from

从某事物中获得好处、优势或知识
Meaning
to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
Example
You can **gain from** every experience, even the difficult ones.
你可以从每一次经历中获益，即使是困难的经历。
phrasal-verb

face down

勇敢地面对某人或某事
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
他勇敢地面对了自己的恐惧，再次参加了考试。
phrasal-verb

fill up on

吃大量某种食物以至于不再对其他食物感兴趣
Meaning
to eat a lot of one type of food so you are not hungry for other food
Example
Don’t **fill up on** snacks before dinner.
晚餐前不要吃太多零食。
phrasal-verb

clamor for

大声并情感强烈地要求某事
Meaning
to demand something loudly and emotionally
Example
Fans **clamored for** an encore performance.
粉丝们**clamored for**加场演出。
idiom

have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
phrasal-verb

open up to others

与其他文化的人分享思想和感受
Meaning
to share thoughts and feelings with people from other cultures
Example
When you **open up to others**, you start to understand their perspectives better.
当你**向他人敞开心扉**时，你会开始更好地理解他们的观点。
idiom

cutting-edge marketing

使用最新和最先进的营销技术
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
我们的公司投资于前沿营销策略。
idiom

Roll up your sleeves

准备好努力工作。
Meaning
To prepare to work hard.
Example
Let’s **roll up our sleeves** and get started.
让我们**卷起袖子**开始吧。
phrasal-verb

speak out on

公开表达对某事的重要看法
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
候选人在辩论中决定公开表达对腐败的看法。
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

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
phrasal-verb

ring off

挂电话
Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly **rang off** without saying goodbye.
他突然**挂断**电话，没说再见。
idiom

brainchild of

由某人创造的想法或发明
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
ChatGPT 是 **brainchild of** OpenAI 研究人员的创意。
phrasal-verb

hold the door

为某人保持门开作为一种礼貌的举动
Meaning
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
Example
He always **holds the door** for others when entering a building.
他总是在进入建筑时为他人开门。
idiom

be in the driver’s seat

控制局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is **in the driver’s seat**.
合并后，我们公司处于**驾驶员座位**。
phrasal-verb

get down

让某人感到难过; 移动到更低的位置
Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
不要让失败 **让你沮丧**。
phrasal-verb

recover lost ground

在下降后恢复之前的进展或位置
Meaning
to regain previous progress or position after a decline
Example
The stock market quickly **recovered lost ground** after the policy announcement.
政策宣布后，股市迅速恢复失去的地位。
phrasal-verb

frame setbacks as lessons

将问题描述为学习的机会
Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
我们**将问题描述为学习的机会**，以便团队保持乐观。
idiom

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
idiom

turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
idiom

put your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并专注于某事
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
如果你想成功，你必须**努力工作**。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

go after

追求或尝试得到某物；追赶某人
Meaning
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
Example
He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.
他决定追求成为医生的梦想。
phrasal-verb

wait for

期待或预期订单的交付
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
我迫不及待地等着我的新鞋子到来。
phrasal-verb

come up empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
idiom

buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
phrasal-verb

fall to

热衷开始做某事；对某事负责
Meaning
to begin doing something eagerly; to become responsible for something
Example
Everyone **fell to** cleaning after the party ended.
每个人在派对结束后**开始**清理。
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

一步一步解释某事，让人感到自信。
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
教练在大比赛前通过深呼吸帮助球员平静下来。
idiom

in the loop

了解某事的最新情况
Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me **in the loop** about the project updates.
请让我了解项目的最新进展。
idiom

The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
phrasal-verb

blow off

通过做某事释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by doing something
Example
He went jogging to **blow off** some steam after the argument.
他去跑步，去释放争吵后的压力。
idiom

to make matters worse

使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快
Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.
我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
phrasal-verb

cut down

吃或使用更少的某物
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
他正在尝试减少糖的摄入量。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
idiom

come out with it

公开或诚实地说出你一直隐藏的事情
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
别再犹豫，直接说出来！
idiom

at a crossroads

处在人生必须做出决定的时刻
Meaning
at a point where a decision must be made
Example
After years of travel, she found herself **at a crossroads** in life.
经过多年的旅行，她发现自己**处在人生的十字路口**。
idiom

brainstorm ideas

思考新的和创造性的想法
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
班级聚集在一起为科学项目生成创意。
idiom

to hit the books

努力学习
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
如果我想通过考试，我需要**打书**。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
phrasal-verb

reach out for dialogue

尝试与他人开始沟通或讨论
Meaning
to try to start communication or discussion with others
Example
Countries need to **reach out for dialogue** to solve conflicts peacefully.
各国需要**开展对话**以和平解决冲突。
phrasal-verb

heal over time

随着时间的推移在情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally as time passes
Example
She knew she would **heal over time** if she stayed patient.
她知道，如果她保持耐心，随着时间的推移她会情感上恢复。
idiom

state of mind

一个人的情绪状态
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
你的**心理状态**会影响你的决策方式。
idiom

keep your head up

在困境中保持自信和坚强
Meaning
to remain confident and strong during hardships
Example
**Keep your head up**, better days are coming.
**抬起头来**, 更好的日子即将到来。
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。
phrasal-verb

build capacity

开发技能或资源以应对更多的工作或增长
Meaning
to develop skills or resources to handle more work or growth
Example
Small businesses are working hard to **build capacity** for future expansion.
小企业正在努力建立能力以进行未来扩展。
idiom

feel on top of things

感觉积极并掌控自己的生活
Meaning
feeling positive and in control of your life
Example
After organizing her tasks, she felt **on top of things**.
在整理完任务后，她感到 **掌控一切**。
phrasal-verb

listen within

倾听你内心的声音或情感
Meaning
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
Example
When confused, take a moment to **listen within**.
当你感到困惑时，花点时间倾听内心的声音。
phrasal-verb

boost up

增加或提高某些东西，如生产或增长
Meaning
to increase or enhance something such as production or growth
Example
The new incentives will **boost up** industrial productivity.
新的激励措施将提高工业生产力。
idiom

Take my word for it

相信我说的话；相信我。
Meaning
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
Example
**Take my word for it**, this method really works.
相信我，这个方法真的有效。
phrasal-verb

build over

通过建立信心克服负面情绪或恐惧
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
他通过建立信心克服了公开演讲的恐惧。
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comfort with words

用言语安慰某人
Meaning
to make someone feel better by speaking kindly
Example
He tried to **comfort her with words** after the loss.
他试图在失落后用言语安慰她。
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step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
idiom

to have a clean bill of health

被医生宣布身体健康
Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got **a clean bill of health**.
体检后，她被医生宣布身体健康。
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calm over

逐渐变得平静或冷静
Meaning
to gradually become peaceful or composed
Example
After some quiet time, you’ll **calm over** and think clearly.
经过一些安静的时间，你会**冷静下来**并清晰地思考。
phrasal-verb

cool down emotions

在回应之前让强烈的情感平静下来
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.
我们在处理困难的反馈之前冷却情绪
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
idiom

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
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**。
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join up for

报名或参加集体行动
Meaning
to enroll or participate in a collective action
Example
Thousands **join up for** the beach cleanup drive.
成千上万的人参加沙滩清理活动。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
idiom

the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
腐败已成为该国的**一个争议的政治问题**。
phrasal-verb

come over to

拜访某人到他们家
Meaning
to visit someone at their place
Example
Why don’t you **come over to** my house this weekend?
为什么你这个周末不来我家?
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
phrasal-verb

keep striving

继续努力
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
即使成功之后，真正的专业人士仍然在追求卓越。
idiom

turn a new leaf

做出新的开始或为更好的改变
Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to **turn a new leaf** and improve his behavior.
在事件发生后，他决定**翻开新的一页**，改善自己的行为。
idiom

till the soil

通过努力工作为未来的成功做准备
Meaning
to prepare for future success by hard work
Example
He spent years **tilling the soil** before his business finally grew.
他花了几年时间**耕作土地**，直到他的生意终于发展起来。
idiom

factor in

将某物包括在计算或计划中
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
计划时记得**因素在**旅行时间。
phrasal-verb

see over

检查一个地方，特别是房子或建筑物
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
我们去检查新公寓，然后签署合同。
idiom

the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
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hold in check

在反应之前控制强烈的情感
Meaning
to control strong emotions before reacting
Example
He tried to **hold in check** his frustration during the meeting.
他试图在会议期间控制他的沮丧
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grow toward success

在实现成功的过程中逐渐发展
Meaning
to develop gradually in the process of achieving success
Example
You are **growing toward success** with every lesson you learn.
你通过每一课的学习，正朝着成功前进。
idiom

to take the bull by the horns

直接并且果断地面对问题或挑战
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
我们需要**抓住公牛的角**，现在开始做出决定。
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music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
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a barrel of laughs

某人或某事非常有趣或娱乐性强
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
新的喜剧节目非常有趣。
phrasal-verb

carry away

变得过于兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
不要因为兴奋而**被带走**。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。