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idiom

the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
phrasal-verb

take away from

从经验中学到或获得有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn or gain something valuable from an experience
Example
What did you **take away from** that experience?
你从那次经历中学到了什么？
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。
phrasal-verb

turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
phrasal-verb

take up

开始做一些新的事情，比如习惯、活动或信仰
Meaning
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief
Example
Many people **take up** meditation as they explore mindfulness culture.
许多人开始冥想，同时探索正念文化。
phrasal-verb

trust with

把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
我把我最深的秘密交给你。
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。
phrasal-verb

top off with

通过添加最后的点缀来完成某事
Meaning
to finish something by adding a final touch
Example
We always **top off with** fresh herbs before serving the soup.
我们总是在上菜前用新鲜的香草做最后的点缀。
idiom

throw oneself at someone's mercy

请求原谅并希望得到善意
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
她在错过截止日期后，**向老师请求宽恕**。
idiom

the pen is mightier than the sword

言语和沟通比暴力更有力量
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
他认为**钢笔比剑更强**，所以他用思想而不是武器战斗。
phrasal-verb

take care of

对某人或某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for someone or something
Example
My sister **takes care of** our younger brother when our parents are away.
当我们的父母不在时，我妹妹照顾我们的小弟弟。
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 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

tie up in

将钱投资于某物且不容易获得
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
他们的大部分资本**被困在**房地产中。
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。
phrasal-verb

trade down for

以更简单或更便宜的替代品交换
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
一些购物者在淡季期间为节省开支而**以更便宜的替代品交换**。
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。
phrasal-verb

toy with

不认真地考虑一个想法，没有严肃的意图
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
他一直在**玩弄**开发创意AI工具的想法。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
她是**知识的海绵**；她读所有能找到的书。
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**。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into opportunities

将失败作为成长的机会
Meaning
to use failure as a chance for growth
Example
True leaders **turn setbacks into opportunities** to learn and improve.
真正的领导者将挫折转化为学习和改进的机会。
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

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
phrasal-verb

tip over

意外地翻倒在一侧
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
卡车在转弯时**翻了过来**。
idiom

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**。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into strength

将你的情感痛苦作为动力或成长的源泉
Meaning
to use your emotional pain as a source of motivation or growth
Example
She learned to **turn pain into strength** after losing her job.
她在失去工作后学会了如何将痛苦转化为力量。
idiom

Throw money at something

试图通过花很多钱来解决问题，而不是寻找更好的解决办法。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
政府一直在**往教育问题上砸钱**，而不是去改革它。
idiom

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学，但他从**艰难的学校**中学习。
idiom

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually **two-faced**.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
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 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 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。
idiom

to take a deep dive

彻底调查或探索某事
Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
在演示之前，我们需要 **深入研究** 数据。
idiom

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。
idiom

The longest journey begins with a single step

任何大任务都从一个小步骤开始。
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
不要担心整个项目，**最长的旅程始于一步**。
idiom

tomorrow is another day

你可以明天重新开始
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
别担心你的错误，明天是新的一天。
idiom

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。
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**。'
idiom

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**
idiom

take things to the next level

将某事物提升或发展到超越当前状态的水平
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
我们计划在今年将我们的创新提升到一个新的水平。
phrasal-verb

tear up

开始哭一点
Meaning
to start crying a little
Example
She **teared up** during the emotional movie scene.
她在电影的情感场景中**流泪**。
idiom

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。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

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**。
phrasal-verb

take along

带某人或某物一起
Meaning
to bring someone or something with you
Example
Don’t forget to **take along** your umbrella.
不要忘记带上你的伞。
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

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

take off in

在某个领域迅速取得成功
Meaning
to start succeeding rapidly in a field
Example
His career really **took off in** the last two years.
他的职业生涯在过去两年里确实取得了飞速发展。
phrasal-verb

talk through emotions

讨论你的情感以便理解或管理它们
Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to **talk through** your emotions with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论你的情感是有帮助的。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
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

throw a curveball

用意想不到的事情让某人感到惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone with something unexpected
Example
The new policy really **threw us a curveball**.
新政策真的是让我们感到惊讶。
phrasal-verb

tune inward

将注意力集中在内心的感受或思维上
Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to **tune inward** and reflect on her emotions.
她每天抽出几分钟时间，**调向内心**，并反思她的情感。
idiom

to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
phrasal-verb

tune in

集中注意力或仔细听
Meaning
to pay attention or listen carefully
Example
Try to **tune in** when others are speaking.
当别人说话时，尽量**集中注意力**。
phrasal-verb

turn off

停止某物的流动；关闭
Meaning
to stop the flow of something; to switch off
Example
Please **turn off** the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
请在离开房间时关掉灯光以节省能源。
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 on the chin

接受困难的情况而不抱怨
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation without complaining
Example
He **took it on the chin** when his project failed.
当他的项目失败时，他**接受了这一点**。
phrasal-verb

tidy up after

在别人使用过之后清理和整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it
Example
After dinner I always **tidy up after** the kids before sitting down.
晚餐后，我总是收拾孩子们用过的地方，然后坐下来。
phrasal-verb

thank politely

以尊重的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.
当有人帮助你时，你应该总是**礼貌地表示感谢**。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

throw on

匆忙而不小心地穿上衣服
Meaning
to put on clothes quickly and carelessly
Example
She just **threw on** a sweater and ran out the door.
她只是**穿上**了一件毛衣然后跑出门。
phrasal-verb

throw at

用力将某物投向某人或某物
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
他高兴地将球扔向他的朋友。
idiom

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。
idiom

the apple of someone's eye

某人非常珍贵或深深地被爱着
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
她的女儿是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

take charge

掌控或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge** of the project herself.
她决定亲自负责这个项目。
idiom

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。
idiom

take it to the next level

显著改善某事; 升级到更高的阶段
Meaning
to improve something significantly; to advance to a higher stage
Example
We plan to **take our business to the next level** this year.
我们计划今年将**我们的业务提升到下一个层次**。
phrasal-verb

throw off

摆脱某物；从控制或疾病中解放出来
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to **throw off** the flu.
他花了几个星期才能**摆脱**流感。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
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 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 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。
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。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
idiom

turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
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

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

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**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

talk over drinks

在一起喝酒时聊天
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
他们边喝边谈旧时的回忆。
idiom

Two heads are better than one

合作能取得更好的结果。
Meaning
Working together gives better results.
Example
**Two heads are better than one**, let’s solve it together.
三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮。我们一起解决吧。
phrasal-verb

tune out from

停止关注压力的事情；精神上脱离
Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things; to mentally disconnect
Example
I sometimes **tune out from** work emails on weekends to recharge.
有时我在周末会停止关注工作邮件，来充电。
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

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

talk back

粗鲁地回答; 与权威争论
Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
不要那样**顶嘴**你的老师！
idiom

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**。
phrasal-verb

take pride in progress

对自己取得的进步或成长感到骄傲
Meaning
to feel good about the improvements or growth you’ve made
Example
You should **take pride in progress**, no matter how small it is.
你应该为自己的进步感到自豪，不管它多么微小。
phrasal-verb

tie up with

形成伙伴关系或合作
Meaning
to form a partnership or collaboration
Example
The fintech company will **tie up with** a global payment network.
这家金融科技公司将与全球支付网络合作。
phrasal-verb

take notes on

在学习时写下重要的信息
Meaning
to write down important information while studying
Example
You should **take notes on** every lecture.
你应该在每次讲座时**做笔记**。
idiom

tears of joy

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

throw up one's hands

在绝望或沮丧中放弃
Meaning
to give up in despair or frustration
Example
The manager **threw up his hands** when the plan failed.
当计划失败时，经理**举起了双手**。
phrasal-verb

tune up

为了更好的表现而准备或调整乐器
Meaning
to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance
Example
The guitarist **tuned up** his instrument before the show.
吉他手在演出前**调音**了他的乐器。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
idiom

Take it one step at a time

逐步处理任务，而不是急于完成。
Meaning
Deal with tasks gradually instead of rushing.
Example
**Take it one step at a time**, and you’ll succeed.
一步一步地做，你会成功的。
phrasal-verb

take time out

花时间远离工作或压力休息
Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should **take time out** to recharge and relax.
你应该**抽时间休息**，以便重新充电和放松。
phrasal-verb

take over responsibilities

承担责任
Meaning
to start having control or responsibility for something
Example
After the manager resigned, she **took over responsibilities** temporarily.
在经理辞职后，她暂时承担了责任。
idiom

through thick and thin

在好时光和坏时光中
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
她一直陪在我身边 **无论风雨**。
idiom

take the lead

在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
我们的团队**在最后一轮领先**。
idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
idiom

tip off

秘密地提供信息或警告
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
一位邻居秘密地向警察通报了噪音。
idiom

team effort

一群人共同努力以实现共同目标的工作
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
项目的成功归功于伟大的**团队努力**。
idiom

The darkest hour is just before the dawn

完全对某事感到厌倦或烦恼。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
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

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

tie together

将不同的想法或组织结合成一个努力
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
他们的愿景帮助**结合**多个非政府组织的努力。
phrasal-verb

throw away

丢弃不再有用的东西
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
不要**扔掉**塑料瓶，改为回收。
idiom

To go the extra mile

付出比预期更多的努力
Meaning
To put in more effort than is expected
Example
He always goes the extra mile to help his friends.
他总是付出额外的努力去帮助他的朋友。
idiom

to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
idiom

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。
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

take the fifth

拒绝回答问题，以免自我牵连
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
当被问及他的参与时，他选择了 **take the fifth**。
idiom

talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
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

take the fall for

代表他人承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
他决定为同事的错误承担责任。
idiom

to pass with flying colors

以非常高的分数成功
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
他努力学习，顺利通过了考试，取得了 **flying colors**。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。