Expression Cards: idiom
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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**.
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to pick someone's brain
向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
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to play fair
诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
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to pull strings
利用自己的人脉或影响力来完成事情
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
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to push the envelope
超越常规的限制；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
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to put all your eggs in one basket
将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
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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.
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to put one's finger on
精确识别或认出某物
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
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to put one's foot in one's mouth
错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
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to put two and two together
从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
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To question everything
批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
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to reach for the moon
设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
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to rise to the occasion
在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
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to rocket to success
非常快速地取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
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to screw up
犯严重错误或弄坏某物
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
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to see eye to eye
与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
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to see the big picture
理解更大或更重要的问题
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
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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.
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to serve justice
确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
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to shoot for the moon
瞄准一个困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
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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.
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to sketch out
画出某物的大致计划或轮廓
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
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to spill the beans
不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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to steal the show
吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.