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idiom

the sky's the limit

你能取得的成就没有限制
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
只要有天赋和努力，你能达到的高度没有上限。
idiom

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
idiom

take one's hat off to

表示对某人的尊敬或钦佩
Meaning
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example
I **take my hat off to** you for handling the situation so calmly.
我对你冷静处理情况表示敬意。
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

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

There's strength in numbers

一个更大的团体比个人更强。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
我们可以做得更多，因为**团结就是力量**。
idiom

to the letter

完全按照指示
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
她完全按照老师的建议**照做了**。
idiom

to drop the ball

犯错误；在重要的事情上失败
Meaning
to make a mistake; to fail at something important
Example
He really **dropped the ball** by forgetting the meeting.
他因为忘记会议而真的**犯了个大错**。
idiom

to take the law into one’s own hands

亲自惩罚某人而不是让当局处理
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
当小偷逃跑时，村民们**自行伸张正义**。
idiom

to my mind

依我个人意见或信念
Meaning
in my personal opinion or belief
Example
**To my mind**, this plan will work perfectly.
**依我看**，这个计划将完美执行。
idiom

True blue

忠诚和可信赖。
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
你可以依赖她；她非常忠诚。
idiom

take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
idiom

to have someone's back

支持或保护某人。
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Don’t worry, I **have your back** if things go wrong.
别担心，如果事情出错，我会支持你的。
idiom

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。
idiom

the algorithm knows best

这表明人工智能或机器学习模型通常是做出决策或预测的最可靠或高效的方式
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
在大多数情况下，**算法最了解情况**，当涉及到对大量数据进行排序时
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

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败**承担责任**。
idiom

to turn the tide

逆转事件的方向，特别是改善困难局面
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
新领导班子真的为公司的业绩**转变潮流**了。
idiom

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。
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
他选择了**转过另一边脸**而不是反击。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

team player

与他人合作良好的人
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
每个公司都看重一个优秀的团队球员。
idiom

to sketch out

画出某物的大致计划或轮廓
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
导演在拍摄开始之前画出了概念。
idiom

take it or leave it

对接受或拒绝某事表现出无所谓的态度
Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — **take it or leave it**.
这是我最后的报价——要么接受，要么拉倒。
idiom

To question everything

批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
在哲学中，人们被鼓励 **质疑一切** 以便达成真理。
idiom

teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人一些因其年龄或经验而难以学习的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
很难**教一只老狗新把戏**，但我会试试看。
idiom

train of thought

一系列相连的思维
Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
我在演示中失去了我的**列车的思维**。
idiom

take a hit

遭受财务损失
Meaning
to suffer a financial loss
Example
The company **took a hit** after the stock market crash.
公司在股市崩盘后**遭受了损失**。
idiom

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。
idiom

teamwork makes the dream work

合作会导致成功
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
如果我们合作，我们可以实现很多目标，因为**团队合作让梦想成真**。
idiom

thinking outside the box

以非传统或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
在技术领域，跳出框框思考对于开发创新解决方案至关重要。
idiom

true colors

一个人的真实本性或意图
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
他撒谎时显露出了他的**真面目**。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
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**。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
idiom

to shoot for the moon

瞄准一个困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
他总是**瞄准月亮**，试图实现不可能的目标。
idiom

third time lucky

在两次失败之后成功
Meaning
succeeding after two failures
Example
He failed twice, but maybe he’ll be **third time lucky**.
他失败了两次，但也许第三次会成功。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
道歉是**正确的做法**。
idiom

the final frontier

最后或最艰难的挑战或探索领域
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
对许多科学家来说，太空依然是**最后的边疆**。
idiom

the whole truth

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

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。
idiom

team spirit

团队成员共同分享的自豪感和忠诚感
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
他们的团队精神帮助他们赢得了冠军。
idiom

to break out in a cold sweat

突然变得非常紧张或害怕
Meaning
to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
Example
I **broke out in a cold sweat** before giving my first public speech.
我在首次公众演讲前突然感到害怕发冷。
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
idiom

to take the high road

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

To break ground

开始一个新的项目或倡议。
Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to **break ground** on their new office next month.
公司很高兴下个月在他们的新办公室**破土动工**。
idiom

The shot heard around the world

一个具有全球意义或影响的事件。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
互联网的发明是通信领域中具有全球影响的事件。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
idiom

thinking outside the bot

跳出自动化或程序化的解决方案，进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
为了解决这个挑战，我们需要跳出机器的思维框架。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

the light dawned on someone

某人突然明白了某件事
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
她**突然明白了**自己犯了一个错误。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
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

talk nineteen to the dozen

说话非常快而且不停
Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she **talks nineteen to the dozen**.
她一开始就**不停地说话**。
idiom

take down

以书面形式记录信息
Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you **take down** the meeting notes?
你能**记下**会议记录吗？
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
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

the winds of change

促进变化的影响力
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
**变革的风** 正在吹遍整个组织。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
idiom

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。
idiom

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**。
idiom

to hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赚很多钱
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **hit the jackpot** with her startup.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终通过她的创业公司中了大奖。
idiom

Take something with a grain of salt

不要把某事看得太过于严肃或字面理解
Meaning
To not take something too seriously or literally
Example
You should **take his stories with a grain of salt**; he often exaggerates.
你应该**对他的故事保持怀疑态度**; 他常常夸大其词。
idiom

take pride in yourself

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

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
idiom

talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
idiom

think tank

一群专家，发展新思想或政策
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
**思想库**提出了创新的教育改革。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
idiom

take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
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

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

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

to take the cake

在某种情况下成为最棒或最令人印象深刻的事物
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
在所有新项目中，他的想法最出色。
idiom

the show must go on

尽管困难，仍要继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
即使停电，演员们也知道**演出必须继续**。
idiom

The best things in life are worth waiting for

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

Take a leap of faith

做一些不确定的事情，相信它会成功
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
创办自己的公司是一次**信念的飞跃**，但它得到了回报。
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 see the silver lining

在负面情境中找到积极的东西
Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to **see the silver lining** even in the most challenging situations.
即使在最具挑战性的情况下，她也总是试图**看到银边**。
idiom

tear into someone

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
教练在他们输了比赛后**批评了**球员。
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。
idiom

the way I see it

用于表达一个人如何理解或解释某事
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
依我看，我们应该再试一次。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

the conversion funnel

客户从意识到购买的过程
Meaning
the process customers go through from awareness to purchase
Example
We need to analyze where people drop off in **the conversion funnel**.
我们需要分析人们在**转化漏斗**中掉队的地方。
idiom

three sheets to the wind

非常醉或中毒。
Meaning
Very drunk or intoxicated.
Example
After the party, he was **three sheets to the wind**.
聚会后，他**非常醉**。
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to be fair

公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
**公平地说**，她尽了最大努力。
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to rise to the occasion

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
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**。
idiom

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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tiger mom

一位严格的母亲，她推动孩子们达到高标准
Meaning
a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
Example
Her friends call her a **tiger mom** because she’s very demanding.
她的朋友们称她为**老虎妈妈**，因为她要求很高。
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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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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。
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thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
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tack on

在最后添加额外内容
Meaning
to add something extra, especially at the end
Example
They **tacked on** a brief Q&A after the session.
他们在会议后**添加**了简短的问答环节。
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to boot up

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

犯错或做事做得不好
Meaning
to make a mistake or do something badly
Example
Don’t **mess up** the report again this time.
这次不要再**搞砸**报告了。
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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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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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the bots are taking over

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

拥有相似的想法和理解
Meaning
to have similar ideas and understanding
Example
We get along because we **talk the same language**.
我们相处得很好，因为我们讲同一种语言。
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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**。
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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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The sun will shine again

坏时光过后，好时光会来临。
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
别太担心，太阳会再次照耀。
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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
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the driving force

推动或引领进步的人或事物
Meaning
the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
Example
She was **the driving force** behind the project.
她是项目背后的**驱动力**。
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tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
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to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
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tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
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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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That’s for sure

用于强烈确认同意
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
他是一个伟大的领导者 — 这是真的。
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think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
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Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
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trickle-down economics

一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down economics**未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。
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talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
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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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take the law into one's own hands

自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
村民们决定自行执法，惩罚了那个小偷。
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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。
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throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
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to rocket to success

非常快速地取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
他的全新创业公司在获得大额资金后，**迅速取得了成功**。
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the world is your oyster

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