Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
battle-tested
通过经验或困难证明有效
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
在困难的情况下保持公平和积极
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
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be a person of your word
成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
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be a role model
成为别人应该模仿的榜样
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
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be above board
以诚实和公开的方式行事
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
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be accountable for
对某事负责并能够解释它
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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Be all ears
非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
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be all smiles
看起来非常开心和愉快
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
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Be as good as your word
Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
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be at someone’s beck and call
随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
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be at the helm
负责或控制某事
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
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be at your wits' end
担心或烦恼到不知道该怎么办
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
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be comfortable in your own skin
对自己是谁感到自信和幸福
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
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be in high spirits
感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
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be in the driver’s seat
控制局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is **in the driver’s seat**.
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be in the limelight
成为焦点
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
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be like family
像家庭成员一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
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be lost for words
惊讶到无法言语
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
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be on duty
在某个时间值班或负责某事
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
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be on edge
感到紧张，焦虑或容易被激怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
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be on the same page
与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
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be responsible for
对某事负责
Meaning
to be in charge of or accountable for something
Example
She is **responsible for** managing the entire department.
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be sure of yourself
对你的能力或意见有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
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be there for someone
在需要时支持或帮助某人
Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends **are there for you** when you need them.