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idiom

tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
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。
idiom

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。
idiom

the art of war

在困难情况下取得成功的策略或战术
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
将军研究了战争的艺术，为即将到来的战斗做准备。
idiom

think on your feet

在压力下做出快速决策或想法
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
优秀的领导者能够**随机应变**。
idiom

take a rain check

拒绝一个提议，但建议另择时间
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
我可以**推迟晚餐**吗？我今晚很忙。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
idiom

tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
idiom

talk up

热情地称赞或宣传某事
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
主持人今晚会热情地宣传新菜单。
idiom

take your time

不要着急；用你需要的时间
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
**慢慢来**，仔细完成工作。
idiom

to be above board

在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
他的行为总是**光明正大**，每个人都信任他。
idiom

tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
idiom

that's the last straw

我的耐心已经耗尽了
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
他整个星期都迟到了，但这真是最后一根稻草。
idiom

trust someone as far as you can throw them

不太信任某人
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
我**一点也不信任他**。
idiom

take a toll

由于压力或过度工作，随着时间的推移造成伤害或损害。
Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
长时间工作可能对你的健康造成**take a toll**。
idiom

To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
idiom

the big cheese

一个重要或有影响力的人
Meaning
an important or influential person
Example
He's **the big cheese** in the company.
他是公司里的**重要人物**。
idiom

the dawn of a new day

一个充满希望的新开始
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
她的毕业典礼标志着 **新的一天的黎明**。
idiom

turn a blind eye

故意忽视错误或令人不快的事情
Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
经理对员工周五早退的事情视而不见。
idiom

take it to the bank

确信某事是真的或将会发生
Meaning
to be certain that something is true or will happen
Example
You can **take it to the bank** that he’ll deliver on his promise.
你可以**确定**他会履行他的承诺。
idiom

throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
idiom

throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
idiom

take heart

感到鼓舞或更自信
Meaning
to feel encouraged or more confident
Example
You should **take heart**; things will get better soon.
你应该**鼓起勇气**; 很快事情会变得更好。
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

there’s always tomorrow

未来你将有另一次机会
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
不要为今天的失败感到难过——明天总会有机会。
idiom

The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
idiom

take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
idiom

take pride in

对自己做的事情感到自豪
Meaning
to feel good about something you have done
Example
You should **take pride in** your achievements.
你应该为自己的成就感到自豪。
idiom

take a nosedive

突然且剧烈下降
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，公司的股票**猛跌**。
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take the pressure off

让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
雇一个助理真的让我减轻了压力。
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to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示自己的情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
他真的**把心挂在袖子上**，你可以清楚地看出他的感受。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
idiom

troll someone

故意在网上激怒或惹恼某人
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
有些用户只是为了好玩而喜欢**喷**别人。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
idiom

the honest truth

绝对和完整的真相
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
老实告诉你，我并没有享受那次旅行。
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
idiom

throw good money after bad

在已经失败的事情上浪费更多的钱
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
不要在那个失败的项目上**砸更多的钱**。
idiom

The Scarlet Letter

羞耻或社会污名的象征。
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
在那个保守的小镇，离婚就像戴着红字一样。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
idiom

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

the writing on the wall

某种预示着不久后会发生坏事的迹象
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
当销售开始下降时，经理看到了**墙上的字**。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

time warp

一种时间似乎停止或以不同的方式移动的情况
Meaning
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
Example
That old town feels like it’s stuck in a **time warp**.
那座老镇感觉就像被困在一个**时间扭曲**中
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
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

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
idiom

take a deep breath

冷静下来并放松
Meaning
to calm down and relax
Example
**Take a deep breath** before reacting.
在反应之前，先**深呼吸**一下。
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

take it with a pinch of salt

不完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He exaggerates a lot, so **take it with a pinch of salt**.
他夸张了很多，所以**要有些怀疑**。
idiom

touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
idiom

take it in stride

冷静地接受某事而不生气
Meaning
to accept something calmly without being upset
Example
She **took the criticism in stride**.
她**冷静地接受了批评**。
idiom

throw your hat in the ring

对某事表示兴趣，特别是对竞争或挑战
Meaning
to show interest in something, especially a competition or challenge
Example
I decided to **throw my hat in the ring** and apply for the leadership role.
我决定**把我的帽子扔进擂台**，申请领导角色。
idiom

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。
idiom

take aback

使某人突然感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
我被他的粗鲁行为吓到了。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
idiom

take shape

开始发展或变得清晰
Meaning
to begin to develop or become clear
Example
Our business plan is finally **taking shape**.
我们的商业计划终于开始成形。
idiom

the picture of health

一个看起来非常健康的人
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
尽管他年纪大了，他仍然是健康的象征。
idiom

the art of persuasion

说服某人做某事或相信某事的能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
他掌握了**说服的艺术**，并说服他们支持他的事业。
idiom

throw money down the drain

把钱浪费在无用的事情上
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
买那个假品牌包就像是**把钱扔进排水管**。
idiom

take a load off

坐下来放松，尤其是在辛苦工作后
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and **take a load off**.
进来，**放松一下**。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
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to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
idiom

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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to serve justice

确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
法院的判决**为受害者提供了公正**。
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take the rap

因某事受到惩罚或责备，通常不公平。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
他为团队的糟糕表现承担了责任。
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tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
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To have a clear conscience

觉得自己做了正确的事情。
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
在归还丢失的钱包后，他**心安理得**地上床睡觉。
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two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
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To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always **be there for you**.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
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to put all your eggs in one basket

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
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turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
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the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
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the life of the party

一个充满活力、娱乐性且成为社交聚会焦点的人
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
每个人都喜欢汤姆，因为他总是聚会的灵魂。
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to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
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to lose your nerve

失去勇气并变得太害怕去做某事
Meaning
to lose courage and become too afraid to do something
Example
He wanted to jump, but he **lost his nerve** at the last second.
他想跳跃，但在最后一刻失去了勇气。
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tip of the hat

一种表示欣赏或尊重的手势
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
给所有使这次活动成为可能的人一个**tip of the hat**。
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the long arm of the law

法律的权力和范围，用于抓捕罪犯
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
法律的长臂最终抓住了逃跑的囚犯。
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to bite the bullet

做出一个困难的决定或忍受一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to make a difficult decision or endure something unpleasant
Example
I didn't want to go to the doctor, but I had to **bite the bullet**.
我不想去看医生，但我不得不**咬紧牙关**。
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Take one’s breath away

深深地惊讶或打动某人。
Meaning
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
Example
Her beauty **takes my breath away**.
她的美让我惊叹不已。
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tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
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to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
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To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
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talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
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to debug a program

识别并修复计算机程序中的错误或问题
Meaning
to identify and fix errors or problems in a computer program
Example
I spent all day **to debug a program** that was causing crashes.
我花了一整天时间**调试程序**，解决了导致崩溃的问题。
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The light at the end of the tunnel

在漫长困难时期后的希望的象征。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的努力工作后，我们终于看到了隧道尽头的光。
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to come clean

承认事实，尤其是当它困难或令人尴尬时
Meaning
to admit the truth, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing
Example
He decided it was time to **come clean** about his mistake.
他决定是时候对自己的错误**坦白**了。
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tough it out

以力量和决心忍受困难的情况
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
尽管那是艰难的一天，她还是成功地**tough it out**并完成了项目。
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take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
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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。
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tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
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take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
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the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
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to make the grade

达到所需标准
Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
他在期末考试中没有**通过**。
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to blow it

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。
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To offer the olive branch

在冲突后与某人和解
Meaning
To make peace with someone after a conflict
Example
After their argument, he decided to **offer the olive branch** and apologize.
在他们争论之后，他决定伸出橄榄枝并道歉。
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tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
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to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
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take a detour

走弯路
Meaning
to take an indirect route
Example
We had to **take a detour** because of road construction.
由于道路施工，我们不得不走弯路。
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to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
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the letter of the law

遵循法律的确切文字
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
他遵循**法律的字面意思**，而不是它的精神。
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to be ahead of the curve

比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
她的研究在人工智能领域**领先**。
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throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
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throw one’s weight around

以攻击性方式使用自己的权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
他喜欢在工作中**用自己的影响力**来推动事情的进展。
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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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the tipping point

变化变得不可阻挡的时刻
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
气候变化已经达到了行动的临界点。
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That ship has sailed

这个机会已经过去，不能再使用。
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
我想申请那份工作，但**这个机会已经过去了**。
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to bite off more than you can chew

承担一项过于困难的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too difficult
Example
He **bit off more than he could chew** by promising to finish the work alone.
他 **答应独自完成工作**，结果承担了过于困难的任务。
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to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
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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！
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to backfire

得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
他的计划失败了，使情况变得更糟。
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take your breath away

使某人非常惊讶或印象深刻
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
夕阳的美丽会让你屏息。
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touch base with

与某人简短联系以获得更新
Meaning
to make brief contact with someone for an update
Example
I'll **touch base with** you after the meeting to confirm the plan.
我会在会议后与你联系以确认计划。
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take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
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to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
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to push the envelope

超越常规的限制；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
在人工智能的世界里，企业必须**突破极限**才能保持竞争力。
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toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。