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1. a basket case（因战争或灾难而造成）四肢不全的人，完全没有希望的人, 精神紧张而难于应付场面的人a person who is very nervous or upset e.g.After that meeting, I was practically a basket case. 那次会议后，我几乎精神崩溃了。 That manager has been a basket case here since his wife left him. 自从太太离开他后，那位经理就变得意志消沉。2. a cold fish(古怪之人；一个冷漠的人；)a person who is very indifferente.g. The old mans a real cold fish. Ive never seen him laugh. You are a reall cold fish,Ive never see you help others.这老头真是个冷冰冰的人，我从来没见他笑过。3. a fish out of water离水的鱼， 不得其所的人a person who feels uncomfortable in some circumstances e.g. With these people hed feel like a fish out of waterIn foreign country ,I just feel like a fish out of water. 与这些人在一起，他感到不自在。4. a game plan球队比赛的策略;行动方案,行动计划,战略 (sports) a plan for achieving an objective in some sport (figurative) a carefully thought out strategy for achieving an objective in war or politics or business or personal affairs e.g. . Ill be following your game plan the rest of the way. I would like to mke up a game plan to make our purpose come true.在往后的调查中我将按你的计划行事。5. apple of ones eye瞳子；掌上明珠；宝贝；极珍爱之人be very precious to sb.His youngest daughter is the apple of his eye. 他的小女儿是他的掌上明珠。6. at sixes and sevens乱七八糟，心绪混乱；意见不一致，不和睦in a mess;feel nervous or upsetHer room is always at sixes and sevens, even without room to swing a cat(ofor a people). 她的房间总是乱七八糟的，连个下脚的地方都没有。 I havent had time to arrange everything, so Im all at sixes and sevens. 我没来得及把每件事都安排好，因此心里七上八下的。7. back on ones feet经受打击后重新站起来Stand up again after a beatingSadness does not disappear overnight; it takes time to get back on ones feet . 悲伤不是一夜之间就能消失不见的，重新振作起来需要时间。 8. bad taste in my mouth不公平或不舒服的感觉leave sb a bad impression It left a bad taste in my mouth. 它给我留下一个不好的印象。9. beat a dead horse徒劳无功； 炒冷饭； 白费口舌； 浪费精力 be a fool for ones pains I hate to beat a dead horse, but it is very important that you understand this before you leave。 我不想多此一举，但你离开以前必须了解这个。10. bite my tongue后悔；保持沉默keep silent;regret I had to bite my tongue when I saw the “Flash is dying” posts . 当我看到 “Flash将死”的帖子时我不得不保持沉默 I could bite my tongue off whenever I think of what I had said that day. 一想到那天说的话我就后悔的要死。 11. bits and bobs零碎东西，残余的东西，零头，零星碎片；零星，七零八碎odds and ends;They help out, do bits and bobs, soak up experience, but theyre not contracted to perform a role12. Bread and butter issues民生问题；最基本的问题livelihood issues; The basic probleme.g. Household appliances are the companysbread-and-buttergoods.家庭用具是这家公司的主要商品13. break a leg祝好运；大获成功（用于祝愿演员演出成功）Good luck to you!e.g.I hope youbreakaleg. 我希望你演出成功。14. can of worms复杂难解决的事，棘手的事 a hard caseIf they did, they would be openingacanofworms. 如果他们这样做的话，会给自己带来一大堆麻烦。15. chew the fat闲谈 chat with sb I hope one day youll be able tochewthefattogether. 我希望有一天你们能一块聊聊天。16.cross my heart 发誓，赌咒；再见同窗 例句：Cross my heart, he actually called me special.英文解释：Cross My Heart is the twenty-first novel in the Alex Cross series all written by author James Patterson. It takes place after the events of Alex Cross, Run, which ends with Cross contemplating life as a cop after Ava, a girl who the Cross family adopted, dies. It means I swear ,I promise. Children may say it to make others believe them.17.cut the mustard 符合要求（或条件）；达到标准例句：My 1995 signed copy of Bill Gates autobiography did not quite cut the mustard.英文解释：It means meet the requirements or pass muster.18.dont make a scene 别胡闹例句：Dont make a scene when you have to wait 30 minutes for a table.英文解释：It means dont be silly or cut the crap.19.draw a blank 抽空签；未找到例句：You probably draw a blank.英文解释：It means be unable to remember.20.dressed to kill 穿着极炫目的衣服吸引异性;例句：Tina was dressed to kill for her date on Saturday night.英文解释：Dressed in a faddish to attract the opposite sex21.get cold feet 沮丧；临阵退缩例句：Over the past three months, we have been remarkably close to striking a deal, only to have the potential buyer get cold feet. 英文解释：It means bake down when meet difficulties.22.get off ones high horse 放下架子 例句：If only he could throw off his airs!英文解释：It means come off ones perch or pocket ones pride23.get out of here 从这里滚出去例句：Get out of here with that cigarette!英文解释：It means from here go out or walking out there24.go bananas 发疯；发狂例句：Jim will go bananas when he sees this. 英文解释：It means lose your mind / go out of ones mind25.go down a storm 受到热烈欢迎; 例句： My party on last Saturday went down a storm. 英文解释：goes down a storm it means its massively successful and enjoyable26.go with the flow 顺其自然；随从大家的意见；跟着水流走例句：If you can go with the flow, youll find tranquillity英文解释：It means let nature take its course or follow others opinion27.grab a bite 吃点东西（非正式语）；随便吃几口；先吃点东西垫垫肚子例句：Im going to grab a bite. Do you want me to bring you anything?英文解释：It means have some food.28.hit between the eyes 突然想出 十分欣喜 被吸引住例句：But Buffett told CNBC he had been hit between the eyes by the advantagesthe company enjoys in 英文解释：It means be attracted to sb or something.29.hit the books 用功学习；准备功课例句：Ill have to hit the books to prepare for the finals.英文解释：It means study hard or learn by reading books30.hit the ceiling 勃然大怒例句：Well,you may hit the ceiling at those words.英文解释：It means get very angry and fly into a rage31. hit the hay (睡觉)go to sleep,go to bedEg:Im going to hit the hay in ten minutes.32. hit the jackpot(侥幸赚了很多钱)succeed by luck,make a great deal of money.Eg:He must hit the jackpot with the sale of his last gramophone record.33. hit the spot（中肯，切题）be to the point,fulfillingEg:What you just said really hit the spot!34. hold water（有意义，正确合理）stand up,tenable,make senseEg:Whatever you may think,such a theory of yours does not hold water,anyway.35. Hold your horses（别急，耐心点）no hurry,be patientEg:Hold your horses before you start doing what you think is important to you,otherwise you may loose.36. If the shoe fits（如果这是真的）if it is true Eg:If the shoe fits,wear it.(means:If it is true,acknowledge it.)37. in the doghouse（不支持，丢面子）be out of favo(u)r,loose faceEg;Dont push your opinions on others this week or you may find yourself in the doghouse.38. in the pink（非常健康，有活力，气色很好）very healthy,full of energy,a rosy complexionEg:The children all looked in the pink after their holiday.39. jack of all trades（什么都会点儿，就是不精通）who can do all sorts of thing but is not proficient in. Eg:Some trust his versatility,believing that a jack of all trades cant possibly be a master.40. keep your onion（非常博学）be very knowledgeable Eg:Although you keep your onion,you should be open-minded in learning from others strong points.41. meat and potatoes（最基本的东西）the most basic part Eg:Logic is the meat and potatoes of computers.42. miss the boat（错过机会）miss the good chance Eg:Theyll miss the boat if they dont hurry.43. my two cents worth（我的看法，建议）my opinions,suggestions Eg:I guess everyone is expect me to put in my two cents worth,too. 44. my cup of tea（我喜欢的）be in favo(u)rable Eg:Sally wants me to go with her to a rock concert but thats definitely not my cup of tea.45. on cloud nine（非常开心）very happy, Eg:He has been on cloud nine since the magazine printed the story she wrote. 46.once in a blue moon英文注释：Be of rare occurrence汉语：很少发生的事，也可以说是千载难逢。例句：She moved out to San Bernardino, which are miles away, so we only see each other once in a blue moon.47.out of the picture英文注释：Irrelevant, abandoned汉语：不相干的，被抛弃, 被拒绝, 没有赢的希望。例句：Ive been away for a few months so Im ratherout of the picture. 48.over the moon英文注释：Very happy.汉语：兴高采烈，欣喜若狂例句Shes over the moon about her new job.49.play it by ear英文注释：Adjust to changing circumstances汉语：随机应变，现场发挥，随机行事例句：I havent decided what to say when he comes; Illplayitbyear50. pull the plug英文注释：End, the termination of the business51. 汉语：撤资，结束，终止业务例句：The company president decided to pull the plug unprofitable Internet division.51.rain cats and dogs英文注释：Rain heavily汉语：下倾盆大雨，风雨交加例句：But itll perhaps rain cats and dogs tomorrow, as it did yesterday.52.squeeze blood out of turnip英文注释：Get blood out of / from a stone汉语：搾不出钱来，逼不出东西来例句：I dont have any savings, and I behind in the rent. It impossible to squeeze blood out of a turnip.53.take a rain check英文注释：Change to other