Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hammer out a deal
经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
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hand down
把某样东西传给下一代
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
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hand down to
将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
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hand in
将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
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hand in glove
紧密和谐地一起工作
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
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hand off to
将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
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hand over
将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
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hand over to
将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
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Handed down
把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
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Handle with kid gloves
以非常温和或小心的方式对待某人。
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
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hands are tied
由于规则或限制而无法自由行动
Meaning
to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions
Example
The government’s **hands are tied** due to international trade laws.
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hang back
留在后面或犹豫不决
Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you **hang back**, you might miss the opportunity.
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hang by a thread
处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
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hang in there
在困难的情况下保持坚持和决心
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
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hang loose
放松并轻松对待事情
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
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hang on
等一下
Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
**Hang on** a minute, I’ll be right back.
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hang onto
保留某物并且不交出去
Meaning
to keep something and not give it away
Example
I’ll **hang onto** the receipts in case we need a refund.
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hang out with
和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
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hang someone out to dry
把某人单独抛下，让他独自面对指责或麻烦
Meaning
to abandon someone to face blame or trouble alone.
Example
His friends **hung him out to dry** when the teacher asked who cheated.
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hangover cure
一种治疗饮酒过量后效应的疗法
Meaning
a remedy for the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Example
He swears by coffee as the best **hangover cure**.
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happy as a clam
非常满足和舒适
Meaning
very content and comfortable
Example
She looked **happy as a clam** on her vacation.
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hard act to follow
某人或某物如此出色，以至于很难取代
Meaning
someone or something so good that it’s difficult to replace
Example
The previous manager was a **hard act to follow**.
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hard as nails
非常坚强和有决心
Meaning
very tough and determined
Example
She’s **hard as nails** when it comes to achieving her goals.
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hard luck story
关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.