Expression Cards
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idiom
as fit as a fiddle
对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
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as free as a bird
完全自由；无忧无虑
Meaning
completely free; without worries
Example
After the exams, I felt **as free as a bird**.
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as fresh as a daisy
精力充沛，一点也不累
Meaning
full of energy and not tired
Example
Even after the hike, she looked **as fresh as a daisy**.
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As green as grass
非常没有经验或刚开始做某事。
Meaning
Very inexperienced or new at something.
Example
He’s **as green as grass** in his new job.
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as happy as a clam
感到完全快乐和满足
Meaning
feeling completely happy and content
Example
After a long vacation, he was **as happy as a clam**.
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as honest as the day is long
完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
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As I see it
根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
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as luck would have it
碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
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As old as the hills
非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
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as strong as an ox
非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
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as thick as thieves
成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
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as thick as two short planks
非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
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as wise as an owl
非常聪明或博学
Meaning
very wise or knowledgeable
Example
My grandfather is **as wise as an owl**.
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Ask a million questions
非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
phrasal-verb
ask about
请求有关某事的信息或澄清
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
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ask around
向多个人询问
Meaning
to inquire with several people
Example
I’ll **ask around** to see who can cover the shift.
phrasal-verb
ask around about
向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
phrasal-verb
ask for
请求某物
Meaning
to request something
Example
You should **ask for** help if you can’t finish the task.
phrasal-verb
ask for forgiveness
请求原谅
Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
phrasal-verb
ask out
邀请某人和你一起去某个地方，尤其是去约会
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
phrasal-verb
ask over
邀请某人到自己家里，通常是为了交谈或道歉
Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He **asked her over** to say sorry for what happened.
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Ask the right questions
提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
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asleep on your feet
极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
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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.