Expression Cards
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idiom
not the sharpest tool in the shed
不是很聪明
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
idiom
note down
记下来以便记住
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
phrasal-verb
note down for
写下某些内容，以便以后可以用于某个目的
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
idiom
nothing to write home about
没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
idiom
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
如果你不冒险，你什么都得不到
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
idiom
nudge into
轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
phrasal-verb
nudge teammates gently
礼貌地提醒同事某事
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
idiom
nurture talent
帮助某人的技能和能力成长与发展
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
idiom
nuts and bolts
某事的基本实际细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.