Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
in safe hands
受到值得信赖的人的保护或照顾。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
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in seventh heaven
处于极度幸福的状态
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
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in so many words
清楚而直接地说某事
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
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In someone’s corner
在别人需要的时候支持或陪伴他们
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
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in someone’s good books
被某人喜欢或批准
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
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in stitches
笑得停不下来
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
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in the back of one's mind
在没有完全注意的情况下想到某事
Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea **in the back of my mind**, but never really acted on it.
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in the black
盈利；财务稳定
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
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In the blink of an eye
非常快，几乎是瞬间。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
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In the calm before the storm
在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
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in the clear
无罪或没有嫌疑
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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in the cloud
通过互联网在远程服务器上存储或管理
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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in the dark web
在互联网上一个隐藏或秘密的部分，用于非法活动
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
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in the doldrums
长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
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in the driver's seat
掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
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in the dumps
感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
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In the eye of the beholder
美丽或价值是主观的，取决于观看者。
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
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in the footsteps of
跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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in the heat of the moment
冲动或情绪化地行动，没有经过深思熟虑
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
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in the hot seat
处于困难或不舒服的位置，通常受到公众审视
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
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In the know
拥有大多数人没有的信息。
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
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in the lab
在实验室环境中进行实验或研究
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
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in the limelight
成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
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in the line of fire
处于一个可能会被指责或批评的情况
Meaning
to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized
Example
The manager found himself **in the line of fire** after the project failed.