Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
gain ground
取得进展或前进
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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gain the upper ground
获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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gain the upper hand
获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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game changer
一个显著改变一切的想法或事件
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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Game of thrones
一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
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game plan
一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
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garbage in, garbage out
错误的输入数据将产生错误的结果
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
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gather around
聚集在某人或某物周围
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
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gather up
把东西收集起来
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
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gear down
减慢活动的速度
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
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gear toward
为特定群体设计或瞄准某物
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
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gear up
为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
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gear up for
为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
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gear up to
积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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gears in motion
过程已经开始并正在进行
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
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get a clean bill of health
由医生声明完全健康
Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
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get a degree
完成一个正式的教育课程
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
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get a foot in the door
迈出实现某事的第一步，特别是获得工作
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
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get a good deal
以低价购买某物；做一笔交易
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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get a grasp of
完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
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get a grip
控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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get a grip on yourself
控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
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get a handle on something
理解或控制某事
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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get a kick out of
非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.