Expression Cards
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idiom
time will tell
未来将揭示结果
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
idiom
time's up
某事或某人的时间已经结束
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
phrasal-verb
tinker around with
以实验性的方式进行小的调整
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
idiom
tip of the hat
一种表示欣赏或尊重的手势
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
idiom
tip of the iceberg
一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
idiom
tip off
秘密地提供信息或警告
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
phrasal-verb
tip over
意外地翻倒在一侧
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
phrasal-verb
tire yourself out
使自己非常疲劳，通常是由于压力或过度工作
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
idiom
to backfire
得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
idiom
to bask in the glory
在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
idiom
to be a sponge for knowledge
热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
idiom
to be above board
在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
idiom
to be ahead of the curve
比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
idiom
to be fair
公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
idiom
to be honest
用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
idiom
to be in good shape
身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
idiom
To be in someone's corner
支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
idiom
to be in someone’s good books
得到某人的青睐
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
idiom
to be in the doghouse
陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
idiom
to be in the same boat
处于相同的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
idiom
to be in the spotlight
获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
idiom
to be like family
像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
idiom
to be of one mind
持有相同的意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
to be on cloud nine
极度高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.