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Bad Apple Daily Phrase1.Bad appleUsed to describe a person whose actions will likely have detrimental（英 ,detrment()l 美 ,dtrmntl adj. 不利的；有害的n. 有害的人（或物）；不受欢迎的求婚者）effects on others.ExamplesA: Did you hear that Sam was caught stealing from the running expense till?B: There is bound to（必然，一定要） be a bad apple in every organization.Mike was told to stay away from Mika: the bad apple of the class.The inquiry（英 nkwar 美 nkwari; n,kwari; nkwri; kwari n. 探究；调查；质询）was carried out in the hopes to weed out the bad apples in the police force.Take NoteA variation of this expression is rotten apple.2.Dark horseUsed to describe someone who unexpectedly succeeds.ExamplesA: Did you hear that Zee scored the highest markson the test?B: Yes, he is such a dark horse!Company Axxe proved to be a dark horse by winning the competition despite being late.Sarah and Helens cupcake business was considered a dark horse as it quickly became profitable after establishment, despite stiff competition from well-known bakeries in the area.Take NoteThe origin of this expression comes from a Tennessee horse trader who used to ride fast black stallion（英 stljn 美 stljn n. 种马；成年公马）like an ordinary horse to fool others into racing against it for money.3.Put some distance between To move away from someone or something.ExamplesA: Dee and I arent getting along well. I need to put some distance between us.B: If you feel that that is necessary, sure.Mike drove his Mercedes for miles to put some distance between himself and the scene of the accident.Sara went on a vacation to put some distance between herself and her stalker.Take NoteAn informal expression with similar meaning is need some space.4.Part of the furniture【1.口语被认为当然的人(或事)2.口语(在家庭、办公室、机构内像陈设的家具一样)长期没有变动的人；常去某地的人，常客】A person or thing that seems to be a permanent【英 pm()nnt 美 pmnnt adj. 永久的，永恒的；不变的n. 烫发（等于permanent wave）】part of the surroundings.ExamplesA: How long did you work there?B: I worked here for so long that I practically became part of the furniture.Max had become an essential part of their home, so much so, that he seemed part of the furniture.Marxs views of capitalism are part of the furniture of the minds of modern people.Take NoteThe expression derives（英 drav