idiom英语常用口语大全
idioms-商务英语
09．①think outside the box在这个短语中，the box代表着传统的智慧，或众所周知的东西。
这句短语意思是想出新的革新的方法。
Example: For this marketing project, we need to think outside the box.”②bite off more than you can chew如果你接受了太多的工作，你可能就不能正常的完成。
Example: He‟s working late every night. He bit off more than he could chew. 10. ①corner a market 垄断市场Example: If a company dominates an area of business, and leaves no room for competition, it is said to have cornered the market.如果一家公司的业务领域占主导地位，而且没有留下竞争的空间，你们这就是所谓的垄断市场。
②get down to brass tacks 开门见山，讨论实质问题Example: It was decided to get down to brass tacks and discuss the cost of the project.这应该坐下来讨论实质问题和该项目的成本。
11. ① the army games字面上指“部队游戏”，这里指“骗局”。
大概是因为部队的战术中经常包含阴谋诡计而得名。
Example: I wanted her to know that nowadays many managers play the army games not only with their business counterparts but also with theirgirl employees.②a cash cow字面上cash“现金”，cow“奶牛”，这里指“慷慨资助的大财源”。
英文最常用的1000个idioms 雅思口语
英文最常用的1000个idioms 雅思口语以下是一些最常用的英文idioms，用于雅思口语考试：1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. - It is better to hold onto something that you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better.2. A penny for your thoughts. - Used to ask someone what they are thinking about.3. Actions speak louder than words. - It is better to do something than just talk about it.4. Beat around the bush. - To avoid talking about something directly or to delay giving a definite answer.5. Bite the bullet. - To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely and honestly.6. Break a leg. - Used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.7. Bring home the bacon. - To earn a living, especially for a family.8. Burning the midnight oil. - Working or studying late into the night.9. Cat got your tongue? - Used to ask someone why they are not speaking.10. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. - Don't make plans based on something that has not happened yet.11. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. - Do not risk everything on one possibility.12. Get a taste of your own medicine. - To experience the same negative treatment that one has given to others.13. Give someone the cold shoulder. - To intentionally ignore or disregard someone.14. Hit the nail on the head. - To be exactly right about something.15. It's raining cats and dogs. - It is raining heavily.16. Let the cat out of the bag. - To reveal a secret or someone's hidden intentions.17. Miss the boat. - To miss an opportunity or chance to do something.18. On thin ice. - In a risky or precarious situation.19. Pull someone's leg. - To tease or trick someone in a playful way.20. Take it with a grain of salt. - To not completely believe something that you are told.21. The ball is in your court. - It is now your responsibility to take action or make a decision.22. Time flies when you're having fun. - Time seems to pass quickly when you are enjoying yourself.23. Two peas in a pod. - Two people who are very similar or always together.24. When pigs fly. - Used to say that something will never happen.25. You can't judge a book by its cover. - You should not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.这些是最常用的英文idioms之一，但还有许多其他更复杂的idioms可供选择。
雅思口语中那些让你瞬间变洋气的idioms
那些让口语瞬间变洋气的idioms（一）1.foot the bill付款（听到这个不要以为是踩着账单哦。
）2.Greasy spoon（卫生条件比较差的）小餐馆，下等餐馆（Greasy是油腻的意思,spoon是指调羹,也是汤勺。
）3.Potluck自带菜的小型聚会；家常便饭4.doggy bag打包袋子eg: May I have a doggy bag?能给我个打包袋吗？注意：不要直接说give me adoggy bag. 这在国外是很不礼貌的，等于中国的“喂，那谁，拿个打包袋给老子”。
多用用may I不会有错哒。
5.it makes my mouth water让我流口水了（想夸妈妈或女友做饭好吃知道怎么说了吧，光看着就makes my mouth water。
）6.sunny side up煎荷包蛋的时候只煎一面7.over easy和上面恰恰相反，这个是鸡蛋两面都煎8.As American as apple pie地道美国式的（意思就是跟苹果派一样具有美国特色）9.hot potato烫手山芋（它的意思就是一个争论很激烈的问题，没有一个人愿意为它承担责任）10.To put all his eggs in one basket把所有的鸡蛋放在一只篮子里，意思就是，这样是很冒险的11.Going bananas令人不愉快的事把人弄的十分烦躁那些让口语瞬间变洋气的idioms（二）1. To teach a fish how to swim指给别人提供毫无必要，完全多余的建议或劝告（这个很好理解吧，教鱼游泳？你在搞笑吗？）2. Fish or cut bait做出抉择；要么全力以赴要么放弃；赶快做出抉择（意思就是，少瞎BB，赶紧动手干吧，这也是我想跟很多同学说的话，纠结半天，想一堆有的没的，先行动起来好吗？）3. Cold fish指那些对人很冷淡，性情怪僻，很不合群的人（废话，人家只是不想理会那些凡夫俗鱼好么）4. Flea market跳蚤市场; 一种非正式的市场，专卖一些旧的或质量比较差的便宜货（国外很多城市经常会举办这样的活动，姐就很喜欢二手东西，特别是一些旧书旧首饰啥的，很有年代感。
口语学习 Idioms
❝ace: make an "A" on a test, homework assignment, project, etc.◦“Somebody said you aced the test, Dave. That's great!"❝all right (2): fair; not particularly good.◦A: "How's your chemistry class?"B: "It's all right, I guess, but it's not the best class I've everhad."❝all right (3): unharmed; in satisfactory condition.◦A: "You don't look normal. Are you all right?"B: "Yes, but I have a headache."❝and then some: and much more besides.◦A: "I'd guess your new computer cost about $2,000. "B: "It cost that much and then some because I also boughtextra RAM."❝antsy: restless; impatient and tired of waiting.◦"I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and waiting is making me antsy."❝as easy as pie: very easy.◦"I thought you said this was a difficult problem. It isn't. In fact, it's as easy as pie."❝at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late.◦"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.be a piece of cake: be very easy.A: "Bob said the test was difficult, but I thought it was a piece of cake."" be all ears: be eager to hear what someone has to say.A: "I just got an e-mail message from our old friend Sally."B: "Tell me what she said. I'm all ears!"be broke: be without money."No, I can't lend you ten dollars. I'm completely broke until payday." be fed up with(with someone or something): be out of patience (with someone or something);be very tired of someone or something."Bill, you're too careless with your work. I'm fed up withapologizing for your mistakes!"be in and out: be at and away from a place during a particular time. "Could we postpone our meeting until tomorrow? I expect tobe in and out of the office most of the day today."be on the go: be very busy (going from one thing or project to another). "I'm really tired. I've been on the go all week long."be on the road: be traveling."You won't be able to contact me tomorrow because I'll be on the road." be over: be finished; end."I can't see you until around 4 o'clock. My meetings won't be over until then."be up and running:(for a technological process) be operational; be ready to use .“Her website has been up and running since December 1995."be used to (+Ving/noun): be accustomed to; not uncomfortable with."It won't be hard to get up at 5:00 AM. I'm used to getting up early." beat: exhausted; very tired (adj.)."This has been a long day. I'm beat!"beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer. "Quit beating around the bush! If you don't want to go with me, just tell me!"beat one's brains out: try very hard to understand or do something. "Can you help me with this problem? I've been beating my brains out with it, but I just can't solve it."Beats me: I have no idea.A: "What time's the party?"B: "Beats me!"before long: soon.A: "I'm really tired of working."B: "Just be patient. The weekend will be here before long."bite off more than one can chew: take responsibility for more than one can manage."I'm really behind with my project. Can you help me? I'm afraid I bit offmore than I could chew!"bent out of shape: needlessly worried about something."I know you're worried about your job interview, but don't get bent out of shape.You'll do just fine."blabbermouth: a very talkative person--especially one who says things that should be kept secret."Don't say anything to Bob unless you want the whole office to know. Bob's quite a blabbermouth."•get going: leave.–"Look at the time! I'd better get going!"•get it: understand something (often negative).–"I don't get it. What do you mean?"•get a kick out of something: find something amusing.–"I really get a kick out of listening to children talk. They say some very funny things."•get lost!: go away–"I wish he'd get lost and stop bothering me. I don't want to talk to him!"•get on one's nerves: irritate someone; make someone upset.–"I know you like that song, but it's getting on my nerves.Can you play something else?"–get a move on: hurry"If you don't want to be late, you'd better get a move on." •get one's wires crossed: be confused or mistaken about something.–A: "Bill said there was a meeting this morning. Don't we have one?"B: "No. The meeting's tomorrow. I guess Bill got his wirescrossed."•get out of hand: become out of control; become badly managed.–"Your absences are getting out of hand, Bob. You'd better do something quickly to improve the situation if you want tokeep your job."•give someone a hand (1): help someone.–"I can't do this alone. Can you give me a hand?"•give someone a hand (2): applaud (to show respect or appreciation for someone/something).–”Bob's done a wonderful job with his presentation.Let's give him a hand!"• a (real) go-getter: a (very) ambitious, hard-working person.–"I'm not surprised that Jean finished before anyone else.She's a real go-getter."•go with the flow: take things as they come.–"There's no need to worry. Everything will be OK if you justgo with the flow."•grab a bite: get something to eat.–"I'm really hungry. Would you like to grab a bite with me?"•green: inexperienced.–"I don't think you can depend on Jack to do that job by himself. He's too green."had ('d) better: be obliged to; should (strong).–"You'd better leave soon. If you don't, you'll miss your bus." hassle(noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine.–"I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr.Rogersneeds it in his office by the end of the day."hassle (verb): annoy; bother; interrupt one's normal routine.–"If you'd stop hassling me, I might get this finished on time!"hard feelings: anger; animosity; bitter feelings.–A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead of you."B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he hadstronger qualifications."hard-headed: stubborn; inflexible; unwilling to change.–"I don't think Julie will change her mind. She's prettyhard-headed."have one's hands full: be extremely busy.–A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finishmy research paper."hit the books: study.–"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books."How come?: Why? (statement word order).–"How come you weren't at the party?"in over one's head: in a situation that is too much / too difficult for one to manage.–"Do you have time to help me? I thought I could do this myself,but I'm afraid I'm in over my head. I just can't handle thingsalone."in time: not late.–"I thought I was going to be late for my flight, but it was delayed, so I was still in time."jump all over someone: severely criticize / find fault with someone.A: "What's wrong with Joe?"B: "He's feeling bad because his boss jumped all over him thismorning."•jump the gun: do something before it's time to do it.A: "How did Marsha know about the party? It was supposed to be a surprise.“B: "Chuck jumped the gun. Without thinking, he said, 'I'm bringing the cake at your party; I hope you like it!"jump to conclusions: decide something too quickly and without thinking about it or considering all the facts.A: "A ngela just doesn't like me. She won't even say hello.“B: "You're jumping to conclusions. Actually, she's very shy."junk mail: unsolicited mail (usually advertisements for something you're not interested in)."I didn't have any letters today--only junk mail. (internet - spam)"keep an eye on: check something regularly."You're busy, so you'll need to keep an eye on the time.Remember that we have to leave at 4:30."keep an eye out for: watch for."I'll keep an eye out for John. If I see him, I'll tell him you want to talk to him."keep one's chin up: remain brave and confident in a difficult situation; don't despair or worry too much."I know that things have been difficult for you recently,but keep your chin up. Everything will be better soon."keep/stay in touch (with someone): remain informed (about someone) / in contact (with someone) by writing, calling, sending e-mail, etc. on a regular basis."I haven't seen Frank for two or three years but we keep (stay) in touch by e-mail."keep one's fingers crossed: hope for the best.A: "How did you do on the test?“B: "I think I passed, but I won't know until tomorrow.I'm keeping my fingers crossed!"kid (verb): playfully say something that isn't true."I was kidding when I said my teacher was a monster. She's strict, but she's actually a very nice person."a klutz: an awkward, uncoordinated person."Don't ask Jeff to dance with you. He's a real klutz and will probably step on your feet!"know something backwards and forwards:know/understand something completely and thoroughly."If you have a question about html tags, ask Susan. She knows html backwards and forwards."know something inside out: know/understand something thoroughly. "If you have a question about grammar, ask Dr. Martin. She knowsgrammar inside out."leave well enough alone:do nothing (because doing something would make things worse)."Don't tell Jim how to discipline his children. Leave well enough alone."a let-down: a disappointment; something that's very disappointing."It must've been quite a let-down not to be chosen for that job. I know you really hoped you would get it."a low blow: a big disappointment.A: "Fred seems depressed. Is he OK?“B: "He's OK, but not good. It was a low blow for him to be laid off from his job."macho:super masculine / masculine to an extreme (in appearance and behavior)."Her husband would never agree to help with the housework;he's too macho to do that."make up one's mind: decide what to do.A: Where are you going on your vacation?B: Maybe Canada, maybe Mexico. I can't make up my mind."•Icing On The Cake:When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have.•Idle Hands Are The Devil's Tools:You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do. •In The Bag:To have something secured.•Lend Me Your Ear:To politely ask for someone's full attention.•Jaywalk:Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk. •Keep An Eye On Him:You should carefully watch him.•Keep your chin up:To remain joyful in a tough situation.•Let Bygones Be Bygones:To forget about a disagreement or argument.•Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:To avoid restarting a conflict.•Method To My Madness:Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.•Mumbo Jumbo:Nonsense or meaningless speech.•Mum's the word:To keep quiet. To say nothing.•Nest Egg:Savings set aside for future use.•Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You:Don't hurt anyone that helps you.•New kid on the block:Someone new to the group or area.•Off On The Wrong Foot:Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.•Off The Hook:No longer have to deal with a tough situation.•Off the Record:Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.•On Pins And Needles:Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something. •Pass The Buck:Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.•Pedal to the metal:To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.• A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.• A Blessing In Disguise:Something good that isn't recognized at first.• A Chip On Your Shoulder:Being upset for something that happened in the past.• A Dime A Dozen:Anything that is common and easy to get.•Back Seat Driver:People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver. •Back To Square One:Having to start all over again.•Back To The Drawing Board:When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.•Barking Up The Wrong Tree:A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.•Can't Cut The Mustard :Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or participate. •Cast Iron Stomach:Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.•Chew someone out:Verbally scold someone.•Dark Horse:One who was previously unknown and is now prominent. •Dead Ringer:100% identical. A duplicate.•Devil's Advocate:Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the argument.•Eighty Six:A certain item is no longer available. Or this idiom can also mean,to throw away.•Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days. •Feeding Frenzy:An aggressive attack on someone by a group.•Field Day:An enjoyable day or circumstance.•Finding Your Feet:To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing.•Fixed In Your Ways:Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something.•Get Over It:To move beyond something that is bothering you. •Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed: Someone who is having a horrible day.•Get Your Walking Papers:Get fired from a job.•Give Him ( or Them) The Slip:To get away from. To escape.•Kick The Bucket:Die.•Haste Makes Waste:Quickly doing things results in a poor ending. •Have an Axe to Grind:To have a dispute with someone.•He Lost His Head:Angry and overcome by emotions.•Head Over Heels:Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. •Knee Jerk Reaction:A quick and automatic response.。
idoms英语习语
1, a balancing act----a process in which somebody tries to please two or more people or groups who want different things 平衡各方权益的行动2, clean up your act----to start behaving in a moral or responsible way 改邪归正；重新做人3, hot air----If you say that someone's claims or promises are just hot air, you are criticizing them because they are made mainly to impress people and have no real value or meaning. 夸夸其谈；大话；空话4, on the ball----Being alert when dealing with things in an intelligent way. 机灵的;高明的; 5, Go belly-up---- (of a company)fails, don't have money to pay debts back, go bankcrupt. 倒闭，破产6, foot the bill----If you have to foot the bill, you have to pay for itPs:to be responsible for paying the cost of something 负担费用7, Raise Cain----angry and jealous引起骚乱（或风波），捅出乱子；闹事；大吵大闹8, In the cards (British: On the cards)----Very likely to happen 可能发生的，可能的9, Cut and run----to try to escape from difficult situation; to make a quick or sudden escape 急忙逃走；撒腿就跑10, in broad daylight----doing illegal things that shocking or surprising you in the clear light of day or when it is easy to see 光天化日之下11, run deep----(feeling,problem or emotion) become serious情感、信仰等强烈；深厚；深入内心12, turn on a dime----(cars, sports) skillful, talented; (car) is in good quality13, an engle eye----if someone has an eagle eye, they watch things carefully and are good at noticing things14, be all ears---- be ready and eager to hear what someone is saying;to be waiting with interest to hear what somebody has to say 全神贯注地听；聚精会神地听15, come down to earth----have to face the reality of everyday life 面对现实；(从幻想中)回到现实16, buy the farm----(formal) to die17, chew the fat----to chat with somebody in an informal and friendly way（长时间）闲聊，闲扯18, dead on your feet----completely exausted19, play someone at their own game----to behave in torturing someone in the same way they treat you20, give and take----If something needs to give and take, which means it needs compromise to be successful.Ps:willingness in a relationship to accept what somebody else wants and give up some of what you want 双方迁就；相互让步；互相忍让21, have a go at someone----to fight someone22, try your hand at something----to try to see whether you like it or be good at it初试身手Ps:to do something such as an activity or a sport for the first time23, play hard ball----if someone plays hard ball, he would do anything to achieve his goal even being harsh or unfair24, bury the hatchet----People who have a quarry bury the hatchet, they began to be friendly. Ps:to stop being unfriendly and become friends again 消除隔阂（重归于好）25, break the ice----If someone breaks the ice at party or in a new situation, he intends to help others relaxPs: to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. （尤指聚会等开始时，用言语或行动）打破隔阂；打头说话；打破僵局26, put something on ice----to postpone搁置某事27, the ins and outs----the ins and outs of a situation means all the complicate details or facts （尤指复杂或难的）全部细节，详情Ps:all the details, especially the complicated or difficult ones28, the jewel in someone’s crown----if you focus on the jewel in someone’s crown, you consider the best thing they have or achieve and they may be proud of it. 最有吸引力（或珍贵、有价值、自豪）的东西29, go for the jugular---- to attack opponents’ or enemies’ weakest point during a discussion, in an aggressive way （讨论中咄咄逼人地）抨击对方的致命弱点，攻其要害30, get a jump on someone----to do something before they do it so that you gain an advantage over them （比某人）优先一步31, make a killing----make profits very quickly and easily发大财；获取暴利；财运亨通32, the kiss of death----If a particular event is the kiss of death, it is certain to cause fail or ruin it Ps:an event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail 貌似有利却肯定会在别处导致失利的事物；表面有利实则有害的事物33, know something insight out----know extremely well34, have the last laugh---- to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid （在本未指望时）笑在最后，取得最后胜利35, have legs----(plan,story or idea) have legs,it is likely to work or be true 站得住脚的36, out on a limb----If you go or are out on a limb, you do something risky or uncertain 冒险；处于险境Ps:not supported by other people 无人支持；孤立无援37, make your mark---- to do something to cause you to become noticed or famous 成名38, shoot the messenger---- a metaphoric phrase used to describe the act of lashing out at the (blameless) bearer of bad news39, go the extra mile----make a special effort to do or achieve something多付出代价；孜孜以求；加倍努力40, stick your neck out----to say or do something that others may afraid to say or do, because it may cause troublePs: to do or say something when there is a risk that you may be wrong 做不保险的事；说不保险的话；冒险41, a nest egg----a sum of money that you are saving for particular purposes储金; 为将来需要而储蓄的钱；未雨绸缪42, in a nutshell----summarizing something in a sentence 简而言之；概括地说43, at odds with someone----disagree with someone与某人意见不一致44, a tall orders----If a task is a tall orders, it is very difficult45, on the same page----in an agreement aboout what they are trying to achieve对事情看法相同Ps: In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge46, watch paint dry----doing something like watch paint dry, means you find an activity extremely boring47, hit pay dirt----find and achieve something inportant, valuable发现财源，找到成功的机会；作出有用的发现48, call it quits----decide to stop doing something or stop being involved in something决定停止Ps:to decide to stop doing something49, take a rain check----refusing your offer or invitation politely and saying that they would like to come next（婉辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说50, take the rap----to accept the blame and responsibility, although it is not his fault代人受罪（无辜）受罚；背黑锅51, behind the scenes---- done in private or sceret wayPs:in a way that people in general are not aware of 秘密地；背地里；在幕后52, from the scratch----create something new从零开始；从头开始53, keep tabs on something----make sure where he is and what he is doing in order to control him监视；密切注视54, not for all the tea in China----definintely don't want to di itPs: not even for a great reward 无论报酬多高都不；无论有多大好处都不55, up and coming----likely to be successful in the future有前途的；前程似锦的56, speak volumes----reveal or implise a lot充分说明；清楚表明57, hit the wall----can not go further or achieve something达到极限Ps: reach the pointwhen they are the most physically tired when doing a sport 运动时身体疲劳度达到极限58, not born yesterday----not as naive or as easily deceived as people think, not stupid（表示自己并不傻，不会轻信别人的话）不是没有经验的，不易受骗的；世故的；一点儿不傻59, march in orders----introduction in order to achieve goals or aimsBuy the farm，买一座农庄，听起来似乎是一件大好事，可你怎么也没想到，这个看上去没什么特别的说法居然表示“死去，遇害”。
高中英语中出现的 Idioms
高中英语中出现的Idioms1. A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: (一鸟在手胜似双鸟在林)Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.2. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: （省一分就等于赚一分）By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).3. A Piece of Cake: （小菜一叠）A task that can be accomplished very easily.4. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: （身教重于言教）It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.5. An Arm And A Leg: （代价昂贵）Very expensive. A large amount of money.6. Apple of My Eye: (掌上明珠)Someone who is cherished above all others.7. Beating Around The Bush: （拐弯抹角）Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.8. Bite Your Tongue: （忍住不说）To avoid talking.9. Blood Is Thicker Than Water: （血浓于水）The family bond is closer than anything else.10. Cross Your Fingers: （交叉手指，祈祷好运）To hope that something happens the way you want it to. 11. Cry Over Spilt Milk: （覆水难收）When you complain about a loss from the past.12. Curiosity Killed The Cat: （好奇害死猫）Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation. 13. Dark Horse: （黑马）One who was previously unknown and is now prominent.14. Dog Days of Summer:（炎炎夏日）The hottest days of the summer season.15. Don't count your chickens before they hatch: （不要过早乐观）Don't rely on it until your sure of it.16. Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: （不要孤注一掷）Do not put all your resources in one possibility.17. Drink like a fish: （豪饮）To drink very heavily.18. Flea Market: (跳蚤市场)A swap meet. A place where people gather to buy and sell inexpensive goods.19.Flesh and Blood: （血肉之躯）This idiom can mean living material of which people are made of, or it can refer to someone's family.20. French Kiss: （舌吻）An open mouth kiss where tongues touch.21. From Rags To Riches: （白手起家）To go from being very poor to being very wealthy.22. Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed: （心情不佳）Someone who is having a horrible day.23. Great Minds Think Alike: （英雄所见略同）Intelligent people think like each other.24. High Five: （击掌致意）Slapping palms above each others heads as celebration gesture.25. Hold Your Horses: （要耐心）Be patient.。
idioms英语习语
1. a white lie • 2. a black sheep • 3. feel blue • 4. black and blue • 5. a white elephant • 6. a green hand •
善意的谎言 害群之马 心情闷闷不乐 青一块紫一块 大而无用的东西 新手
• Look before you leap. • 三思而后行。 • No news is good news.
• 没有消息就是好消息。 • Practice makes perfect.
• 熟能生巧。 • Pride goes before a fall. • 骄兵必败。 • Rome wasn’t built in a day.
• 有其父必有其子。
• A friend in need is a friend indeed. • 患难的朋友才是真正的朋友；患难之交见真情。 • All that glitters is not gold. • 发光的未必都是金子；中看未必中用。 • The grass is always greener on the other side. • 这山望着那山高。 • Two heads are better than one. • 三个臭皮匠顶上个诸葛亮。 • Better late than never. • 迟到总比不到强。
7. a red letter day • 重要的日子 8. in the pink • 非常健康 9. once in a blue moon • 极少，千载难逢
10. No Pains, No Gains • “一份耕耘，一份收获”或者说“不劳而无 11. Birds of a feather flock together． • 物以类聚，人以群分。
英语母语者常说的惯用语idiom
英语母语者常说的惯用语idiom1、Be in two minds. 踌躇不定。
2、To have a lot on one's plate. 很多待解决的事情，有很多事情，很多问题待解决，觉得压力山大。
3、To get/have cold feet. 临近做某事时感到害怕，害怕做一些本来计划好做的事情。
4、Actions speak louder than words. 事实胜于雄辩，做出行动看到结果。
5、take a raincheck on something. 目前没法做某事，当下无法接受的邀请，但希望过段时间接受。
6、cry over spilt milk. 覆水难收，浪费是在为过去犯下的错误或无法改变的事情而懊恼。
7、Hit the nail on the head. 做了非常正确的事8、kill two birds with one stone. 一石二鸟，9、Speak one's mind. 直接说出脑子里想的东西。
10、Your guess is as good as mine. 不知道，不知道怎么回答别人的问题的时候可以用。
11、hit the books. 学习。
12、To hit the sack/hay. 很累后去睡觉。
13、To lose one's touch. 做某事没有以前娴熟。
14、To lose one's mind. 像疯掉一样或者非常愚蠢的样子。
15、To blow/let off steam. （通过运动或打碎东西等来）宣泄情绪。
16、to pay /cost an arm and leg for something. 下了很多钱来做某事。
17、To find your feet. 适应一个新环境。
18、Food for thought. 指一些需要慎重考虑的事。
19、spill the beans. 泄露秘密。
20、to go with the flow. 随机应变，不要担心事情会出错，见机行事。
英文最常用的1000个idioms 雅思口语
英文最常用的1000个idioms 雅思口语全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The English language is full of idioms, phrases that have a figurative meaning that is different from their literal meaning. These idioms are commonly used in everyday conversation and can add color and depth to your speech. In this list, we have compiled the 1000 most commonly used idioms in English, which are perfect for helping you improve your IELTS speaking skills.1. A piece of cake - Something that is very easy to do.2. Break the ice - To start a conversation or make others feel more comfortable.3. Cat's out of the bag - To reveal a secret.4. Don't cry over spilled milk - Don't worry about mistakes or accidents that have already happened.5. Every cloud has a silver lining - There is always something positive to be found in a negative situation.6. Face the music - To accept criticism or punishment.7. Get cold feet - To suddenly become afraid or hesitant.8. Hit the nail on the head - To describe exactly what is causing a problem or issue.9. It takes two to tango - Both parties are responsible for a dispute or disagreement.10. Jump on the bandwagon - To join a popular trend or activity.These are just a few examples of the many idioms that you can use to make your IELTS speaking more colorful and engaging. By incorporating these idioms into your speech, you can demonstrate your fluency and understanding of the English language. So start practicing these idioms and watch your IELTS speaking skills improve!篇2英文最常用的1000个idioms 雅思口语Idioms are expressions that have a figurative meaning which is different from the literal meaning of the words used to create them. They are an important part of English language and are commonly used in everyday speech. Idioms can add color and flair to your language and make your speech more interestingand engaging. In this article, we will explore some of the most commonly used English idioms that you can use to improve your spoken English and impress others in the IELTS speaking test.1. A piece of cake - something that is very easyE.g. The exam was a piece of cake for her.2. Bite the bullet - to face a difficult situation with courageE.g. I knew I had to bite the bullet and tell my boss the bad news.3. Break the ice - to initiate a conversation or friendshipE.g. A few jokes helped break the ice at the party.4. Cat got your tongue? - why are you not talking?E.g. You're usually so talkative, cat got your tongue?5. Don't cry over spilled milk - don't worry about things that have already happened and can't be changedE.g. I know you failed the test, but don't cry over spilled milk, just study harder next time.6. Every cloud has a silver lining - there is always something good in every bad situationE.g. Losing my job was tough, but I found a better one within a month. Every cloud has a silver lining.7. Hit the nail on the head - to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problemE.g. Sarah hit the nail on the head when she said our team was lacking communication.8. It's raining cats and dogs - it's raining heavilyE.g. We can't go out, it's raining cats and dogs.9. Jump on the bandwagon - to join a trend or popular activityE.g. Everyone was talking about the new TV show, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and watch it.10. Keep an eye on - to watch or monitor something closelyE.g. Please keep an eye on the time, we have to leave in 10 minutes.These are just a few examples of the thousands of idioms used in English. By familiarizing yourself with these idioms and incorporating them into your spoken English, you can improve your language skills and impress the examiners in the IELTS speaking test. Remember to practice using idioms in context andpay attention to the meanings and nuances of each idiom. Good luck!篇3The English language is full of idioms, which are expressions that have a different meaning from the literal words used. Idioms are commonly used in everyday conversation and can add color and depth to your language. In this article, we will explore 1000 of the most commonly used idioms in English, which can be helpful for those preparing for the IELTS Speaking test.1. A piece of cake - something very easy2. Hit the nail on the head - do or say something exactly right3. Break a leg - good luck4. Barking up the wrong tree - pursuing the wrong course of action5. Beat around the bush - avoid getting to the point6. Cost an arm and a leg - very expensive7. Get cold feet - become too scared to do something8. Let the cat out of the bag - reveal a secret9. Biting off more than you can chew - taking on a task that is too big10. A dime a dozen - very common and not valuable11. Kick the bucket - die12. By the skin of your teeth - just barely13. Don't cry over spilled milk - don't worry about something that has already happened14. Fit as a fiddle - in good health15. Green with envy - very jealousThese idioms are just a few examples of the many colorful expressions you can use in your everyday speech. By incorporating idioms into your language, you can make your conversations more engaging and interesting. Good luck with your IELTS Speaking test!。
英语Idioms汇总
英语Idioms汇总英语Idioms汇总unit11. Breath of life生命的气息Poetry and art are the breath of life to her.诗歌和艺术是她的生命之源。
2. Garden of Eden伊甸园Life is no Garden of Eden at the moment.现今的生活没有乐土。
3. Adam and Eve亚当和夏娃I don’t remember when all this took place. Perhaps it was when Adam andEve lived.我不记得这所有的事是何时发生的，也许是在很久很久以前。
There is a tendency of longevity长寿on his mother’s side. Both his grandpa and grandma lived to be over ninety—lived to be Adam and Eve, as they say.在他母亲那系有长寿的趋向。
他的外祖父和外祖母都活到了九十多岁，就像他们说的，要长命百岁。
4. Adam’s profession亚当的职业He has always been thinking of engaging in Adam’s profession when he retires.他总是想要在退休后从事园艺工作。
5. Bone of one’s bones and flesh of one’s flesh骨中骨，肉中肉I hold myself supremely blest—blest beyond what language can express; because I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine. No woman was ever nearer to her mate than I am: ever more absolutely bone of his bones and flesh of his flesh.融为一体－－Jane EyreThe trade union was bone of the bones and flesh of the flesh of the workers.工会和工人们休戚相关。
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Aloha Dude - Hello We’re just sick about it – We’re sorry She’s “yeah” tall Soil relocation engineer - worker The realization of a dream – My dream has come true Give me a leg up – help me Put your backs into it! – Work hard! The right stuff – What you need to have to be the best at your job Move it! – Get to work
Buzz off! – Leave! I’m all “schlumpy” – My clothes are not clean Oh brother! – My goodness Don’t “jinx” it! – Don’t bring bad luck to something Drop in – Come and visit
He has a screw loose - He’s crazy Take a walk on the wild side. – Do something a little different Dream on - Forget about it That’s a good one – That’s a good joke I hear you – I agree with you Pushover – something very easy to do Let’s kick some butt – Let’s win!. Sappy – someone who is too nice Bull work – hard physical work Downsize – to lose one’s job Hang on - Be patient and wait Hang in – be patient but keep going on
Full tilt – as much as one can Come hell or high water – nothing will stop me from doing the job Time stands still for no one – Don’t waste time I’m cutting loose – I’m going to relax I have a thing about (tomatoes) – I don’t like (tomatoes) Blue Bloods – Rich people Bitching - Complaining
Gung ho - Enthusiastic You got it – OK! I’ll do it Swell – Wonderful For crying out loud - Damn!!!!! That’s just an accident waiting to happen – Something very dangerous Drop the ball – not doin