美国英语俚语大全
100大美国俚语
100大美国俚语这100句话我们很少用，也很少人明白他们的意思，但老外却经常用。
下面的句子包含很多的哲理，背诵这样的句子是一个非常大的挑战，但却对我们的英语和人生都将有非常大的提高！操练英语的同时，还能提高我们的智慧，何乐而不为！1----- You only go around once in life★Special Note:Though you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.2-----Nothing succeeds like success★Special Note:Like money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself.3------Easy does it★Speci al Note:Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard.4-----Every little bit helps★Special Note:This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.5-----Look before you leap★Special Note:Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.6------Curiosity killed the cat★Special Note:Do not ask too many questions or become too curious aboutthings.7-----Flattery will get you nowhere★Special Note:If flattery is recognized, it will not succeed. One sometimes hears the opposite, Flattery will get you everywhere.8-----There is no such thing as a free lunch★Special Note:If someone you do not know offers you a free lunch or other gift, watch out.9------Better safe than sorry★Special Note:It is better not to take a risk than to take a risk foolishly.10-----Winning isn't everything★Special Note:One may enjoy the process of playing a game whether one wins or not.11-----The burned child shuns fire★Special Note:Some of life's lessons are learned the hard way. The person who has had to pay for a mistake will be careful not to make that mistake again.12-----There are other fish in the sea★Special Note:There are opportunities! For example, this may be used to encourage someone who has just broken off a relationship with a sweetheart.13-----There is more here than meets the eye★Special Note:Be careful. People are hiding something in order to protect themselves or take advantage of you.14-----Once bitten, twice shy★Special Note:This may be used to explain the behavior of a person who is overly cautious about something.15-----To each his own★Special Note:Each individual should be allowed to have his or her own preferences. people will naturally choose different activities, goals, life-s, etc.16-----Looking out for number one★Special Note:This is sometimes used to criticize a person who has abused or taken advantage of someone else.17-----If it feels good, do it★Special Note:Live according to your desires at the moment. Forget about rules, regulations or consequences. Just have fun.18-----Live and let live★Special Note:Do not be judgmental. Do not try to control or punish other people.You live as you like and let others live as they like.19-----Variety is the spice of life★Special Note:Variety is what makes life pleasureable. Boredom is seen as a threat and monotony is the surest route to boredom.20------Money talks★Special Note:Wealth has influence. People who make big contributions to political candidates are "talking" to the candidates and expecting them to listen.21-----All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy★Special Note:This is used to criticize someone who takes work too seriously. It affirms that play is as an essential part of human life.22-----The more the merrier★Special Note:This is a way of welcoming someone to participate. It means, the bigger the group, the bigger the party.23-----You can't have your cake and eat it too★Speci al Note:Make up your mind. Sometimes one must choose between two very desirable things, giving up one thing in order to enjoy the other.24-----Love finds a way★Special Note:Love is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world.25-----Absence makes the heart grow fonder★Special Note:When lovers are separated, they may think about each other constantly. their love may deepen.26-----Out of sight, out of mind★Special Note:This is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.27-----Marry in haste and repent at leisure★Special Note:Do not rush into any long-term commitment. It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint businessventure.28------Talk is cheap★Special Note:Talking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the plan into action.29-----Love is blind★Special Note:When people are in love, they do not see each other's faults.30-----Beggars can't be choosers★Special Note:Beggars have to accept whatever they get. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.31----- Home, sweet home★Special Note:This phrase reminds people of the ideal home--It should be a place of warmth, love and joy.32-----Nice guys finish last★Special Note:Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. This is more often applied to men than woman.33-----The one who dies with the most toys wins★Special Note:This recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires-- competing, accumulating property, and having fun.34----- You can't argue with success★Special Note:Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything you can.35-----Put your money where your mouth is★Special Note:Get serious about what you are saying. When you have spoken in favorof something, prove that you mean it by risking some money on it in a bet or an investment.36-----The best defense is a good offense★Special Note:Be pro-active and goal-oriented, not timid or conservative. Aim to conquer, not merely to protect yourself.37-----You've got to take the bull by the horns★Special Note:Grab directly and fearlessly for the toughnest part of a problem. Don't look for an easy way out.38-----Money doesn't grow on trees★Special Note:You have to work for things. Success does not come on its own.39-----Too many cooks spoil the broth★Special Note:Individual action or action by the smallest group possible is better than consulting a lot of people.40-----Stand on your own two feet★Special Note:This may be said to a young or immature person who depends too much on others.41-----The cure is worse than the disease★Special Note:While trying to solve one problem, we create an even bigger problem.42-----Boys will be boys★Special Note:This is sometimes used to describe irresponsible but not too seriously wrong behavior by men.43-----A man is only as old as he feels★Special Note:A person's energy level is more important than age.44-----A man's home is his castle★Special Note:At home a man is like a king, completely free to do as he wishes.45-----Two heads are better than one★Special Note:Two people are more likely to succeed than one working or thinking alone. It is better to consult than to act alone.46-----There is safety in numbers★Special Note:Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.47-----Charity begins at home★Special Note:One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.48-----What goes around comes around★Special Note:What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly.49-----If the shoe fits, wear it★Special Note:If an accusation is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, " if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!"50-----Don't get mad, get even★Special Note:When someone treats you badly, do not just get angry, express your anger in action.51-----Get a life★Special Note:Do not be so unreasonably critical about tiny things. Find something better to do with your time.52-----My country, right or wrong★Special Note:I am absolutely loyal to my country whether or not I agree with its policy in a certain area.53------Business and pleasure don't mix★Special Note:When you work, work. When you play, play. It is inefficient and therefore unwise to try to mix the two.54-----Let a sleeping dog lie★Special Note:Do not meddle in something that will cause you no trouble if you leave it alone. If you wake up the "dog," it may bite you.55------No man can serve two masters★Special Note:Divided loyalty will break down sooner or later.56-----Make it short and sweet★Special Note:Speak briefly and to the point. We don't have time for the details.57-----What will be will be★Special Note:Some things cannot be changed or avoided.58-----Opposites attract★Special Note:As positive and negative magnets attract each other, so people of very different types attract each other.59-----To err is human★Special Note:It is normal for humans to make mistakes and it is godly (or God-like) to forgive them.60-----Life is a pie★Special Note:If we ask for more than our share, we're just begging to be disappointed.61-----Making every minute count★Special Note:Doing something productive all the time, not letting any time "slip away."62-----A pen is mightier than the sword★Special Note:A conflict maybe resolved more deeply and effectively by writing the truth than by resorting to violence.63-----A new broom sweeps clean★Special Note:A new person in power will change many things and improve the situation.64-----Opportunity only knocks once★Special Note:Opportunity is like an unexpected stranger passing by. It knocks on someone's door. It does not return to the same person.65-----History repeats itself★Special Note:There are patterns in history. Nations rise and fall for similar reasons.66-----People are people★Special Note:Their human nature is predictable. They respond to stimulus and incentives.67-----Praise when praise is due★Special Note:Do not criticise beyond necessity and seldom in public. And always precede criticism with a few words of praise.68-----Turnabout is fair play★Special Note:If a person is taking advantage of someone else, the situation may change. The one on top may end up on the bottom.69-----Here today, gone tomorrow★Special Note:Things may change quickly. This is said as a criticism of a person who changes quickly for no good reason. It may also be said of a thing or situation which does not last.70-----Do not stand out, fit in★Special Note:Make no long-term, close friendships with any colleague., but be cordial to all.71-----Natural law is blind★Special Note:Just like water, cleaness and refreshes without any distinction, and without any judgement either.72-----Man proposes, God disposes★Special Not e:Human beings make their plans but God determines whether they succeed or not.73-----A live dog is better than a dead lion★Special Note:It may be better to run away like a scared dog with its tail between its legs than to stand and fight to the death like a courageous lion.74-----The worm turns★Special Note:Everything chnages. Do not expect situations or people to stay the same for very long.75-----You are what you eat★Special Note:A nation's diet can be more revealing than it's art or literature.76-----Marriages are made in heaven★Special Note:God is the source of human love and the one who destines two individuals to be married.77-----If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours★Special Note:If you do something good for me, I should do something good for you.78-----Work smarter, not harder★Special Note:Get others to do as much as they can for you.79-----Time heals all wounds★Special Note:The damage done by a conflict is like a wound that will heal naturally over time if it is not re-injured.80-----Time marches on★Special Note:Time is marching to its own drumbeat. It does not slow down or stop for anyone.81-----Keeping up with Joneses★Special Note:This means buying things that you see your neighbors buying. That way you look like.82-----The exception proves the rule★Special Note:Though we are making an exception and breaking the rule in this one case, we do it only becasue the circumstances are so unusual.83-----Shop till you drop★Special Note:Shopping is a form of considering options. People think this is fun so they keep doing it untill they are worn out.84-----The good die young★Special Note:Life is not always fair. Some very fine people die at a young age though it seems they were so good they deserved to live longer.85-----Power corrupts★Special Note:When people are put into positions of power, they gradually forget what life is like for ordinary people.86-----Crime does not pay★Special Note:Though crime appears to have benefits, this is an illusion.87-----So far so good★Special Note:Said by or to someone who is carrying out a plan taking one step at a time. Confidence increases with each step.88-----Innocent untill proven guilty★Special Note:In a court of law, the accused person is presumed innocent at the start. The jury will not convict the person unless the proof is clear.89-----The devil made me do it★Special Note:This is playfully used as an excuse by people who know they have done something wrong but want to avoid the penalty.90-----Home is where the heart is★Special Note:Home is wherever ones loved ones are. The size or appearance of a house does not make it a home or keep it from being a home.。
不看就会out的地道美国俚语大全
不看就会out的地道美国俚语大全1. get the hang of sth 进入状态,摸到窍门I think if I practice serving a couple of times, I'll get the hang of it.我想如果我多练习几次发球,我就会摸到窍门了.2. out to lunch神经病,神志不清Richard stands on his head in the shower. He's really out to lunch.理查德在浴室倒立,他真是有病.3. rap sheet犯罪记录,前科This isn't his first offense. He has a rap sheet a mile long.这不是他第一次犯罪,他前科累累.4. red tape 官样文章,繁琐的程序I need this information as soon as possible. See if you can cut through the red tape.我要尽快拿到这份文件.看能不能缩短申请的程序.5. a fair shot相当大的希望Y ou have a fair shot at the scholarship.你很有希望能拿到奖学金.6. set someone back 使某人破费That dinner set be back sixty dollars.那顿晚饭花了我60美元.7. pull a fast one 欺骗He tried to pull a fast one on us, but we caught on before he got away with it.他想要欺骗我们,但在他阴谋得逞前我们就明白了.8. pull rank摆架子Don't try to pull rank on me. We're all equals here.别对我摆架子,这里人人平等.9. red my lips 注意听Read my lips. I don't like broccoli.注意听,我不喜欢绿花椰菜.10. burp 打嗝Don't burp so loud. It's not polite。
美国常用俚语
美国俚语1.american beauty是“月季”,而不是“美国美人”。
2.Dutch act是“自杀”，而不是“荷兰人的行动”。
3.Chinaberry是“楝树”，而不是“中国莓”。
4.China grass是“苎麻”，而不是“中国草”5.Dutch door是“杂志中的散页广告”，而不是“荷兰门”。
6.Dutch uncle是“唠唠叨叮的人”，而不是“荷兰大叔”。
7.Dutch wife是“竹、藤睡具”，而不是“荷兰老婆”。
8.go Dutch是“各人自己付钱”，而不是“去荷兰”。
9.Take French leave是“不告而别”，而不是“请法国假”。
10.French letter是“避孕套”，而不是”法国信”。
11.Russia dressing是“蛋黄酱”，而不是“俄罗斯服装”。
12.a Greek gift是“害人的礼物”，而不是“希腊的赠品”13.Malian iron是“圆筒形熨斗”，而不是“意大利铁”。
14.Spanish- athlete是“胡说的人”，而不是“西班牙运动员”。
15. One-two是“拳击中连击两次”，而不是“一二”。
16. two-time是“对人不忠”，而不是“两次”。
17. in two twos是“立刻”，而不是“两两之间”。
18. three-score是“六十”，而不是“三分”19. four o'clock是“紫茉莉或食蜜鸟”，而不是“四点”。
20. four hundred是“名流、上层”，而不是“四百”21. five-finer是“贼”，类似汉语的“三只手”，而不是“五指”22. at sixes and sevens是“乱七八糟”，而和“六”无关。
23. tight-ball是“老实人”，这里的“八”和“发”无关。
24. to the tens是“打扮得极为华丽”，而不是“数到十”25. a white day是“良晨吉日”，而不是“大白天”。
常见的美国俚语有哪些_俚语
常见的美国俚语有哪些美国俚语占据着美国人日常谈话常用词汇的十分之一,比喻、委婉、夸张的使用方法在美国俚语中又极其常见。
下面是小编整理的常见的美国俚语，大家一起来看看吧。
常见的美国俚语(精选)You can't please everyone你不可能面面俱到。
All roads lead to Rome条条大路通罗马。
I'll say no more,because there is no more to say我不再说了，因为没有什么好说的。
Please lend an ear to me请听我说。
You are all alike你们都不是好东西。
I'll back you up我会支持你的。
Nothing to it,I can fix it myself没有什么了不起，我也能做。
Don't soft soap me别给我灌米汤。
I suppose so我想是如此。
He wants to start over again他要重新开始。
I don't like all yes-men我讨厌所有没有主见的人。
(应声虫)He tries to cash in on me他想讨我的便宜。
I think I had better be going我想我该走了。
Take it or leave it要不要随你便。
I'm afraid you have got a wrong number恐怕你打错号码了。
She's a would-be singer她是个准歌星。
She's a mother to be她是个准妈妈。
She's a working woman她是个职业妇女。
You ask for it你罪有应得。
He's a man who needs no introduction他是个家喻户晓的人物。
Money can buy a lot of influence可结交许多达官贵人。
在美国超级实用的俚语大全
9. take a dump 上大号
A: Would you mind closing the door? I'm trying to take a dump here。
A: 你可不可以把门关起来呢？ 我正在上大号。
A: 哇！ 你不到十分钟就把我的计算机修好了呀！ 你很棒！
B: Yep. I just kick ass。
B: 是的！ 我就是厉害！
"kick ass" 除了字面上的“踢屁股”外， 还有“厉害、打败”的意思。当“踢屁股”时， 比如某人放你鸽子， 你很气，就可以说： "I'm going to kick his ass." (我得踢他的屁股)。当“厉害”用时，就像上面例句一样用。"kick ass" 还可作“打败某人的意思”。比如某人一向在某方面比你强， 终于有一天你比他厉害了，你就可以说："Hahaha...I kicked your ass."。觉得 "ass" 太难听的人， 就用 "butt"吧！
A: Mary, I'm sorry for cheating on you before. Do you see any chance that we can get back together?
A: Mary, 我真的很抱歉对你不忠实。你想我们可不可能重修旧好呢？
B: I don't know, but you can kiss my ass。
美国常用俚语
美国常用俚语1.apple-polisher马屁精2.例如：She is a real apple-polisher for the way she's crawling around the boss3.and making eyes at him.4.她是一个马屁精，整天围着老板眉来眼去的。
5.as busy as a bee（象蜜蜂）忙忙碌碌的6.as graceful as a swan （象天鹅）姿态优雅的7.as gentle as a lamb （象羊羔）性情温顺的8.as cunning as a fox （象狐狸）一样狡猾的9.as poor as a church mouse 一贫如洗10.I'm beat. 我非常疲乏。
11.beat gums空洞无物、废话连篇的讲话12.bell the cat 为众人的利益承担风险13.black sheep害群之马14.Buddy, where is john？要上厕所?15.Bungee jumping蹦极跳16.Stop bugging me, man! 喂，别烦我了。
17.blue collar蓝领18.white collar白领19.pink collar粉领族（指和蓝领体力工人相当的女性工人）20.gold-collar workers 金领族（一般都有一技之长，对公司工作的方方面面都十分了解，甚至对公司的利润大小和收益都有直接的重要影响。
他们的工作环境优雅，职业体面，有着丰厚的收入和稳固的经济地位）21.dog-eared books读得卷了边的书22.dog sleep 不时惊醒的睡眠23.dog-tired 像狗一样的累24.dog watch夜班25.old dog 上了岁数的人、老手26. a sly dog偷鸡摸狗者27. a yellow dog 杂种狗、卑鄙可耻的小人28. a big dog看门狗、保镖；要人29.You're a lucky dog! 你真是个幸运儿！30.hot dog热狗31.dog nose 啤酒与杜松子酒的混合酒32. a dog in a blanket葡萄卷饼或卷布丁33.as faithful as a dog像狗一般的忠诚，在西方文化中，狗是'忠实、卖力、辛劳'的化身，34.He that lies down with dogs must rise up with flea.35.近朱者赤，近墨者黑36. A good dog deserves a good bone.37.西方人论功行赏时常说'好狗应有好骨头' a38. a dog in the manger 占着马槽（不拉屎）39.Honey, I forget to duck. 亲爱的，我忘记闪开了。
美国俚语——精选推荐
其实就是骂人俚语一百句想必大家如果爱看美剧或者好莱坞电影的话肯定会说上几句吧但那些远远不够如果有人和你打嘴架给他来上一句美式脏话效果肯定不错1. Stop complaining! 别发牢骚！2. Y ou make me sick! 你真让我恶心！3. What’s wrong with you? 你怎么回事？4. Y ou shouldn’t have done that! 你真不应该那样做!5. Y ou’re a jerk! 你是个废物/混球！6. Don’t talk to me like that! 别那样和我说话!7. Who do you think you are? 你以为你是谁？8. What's your problem? 你怎么回事啊？9. I hate you! 我讨厌你！10. I don’t want to see your face! 我不愿再见到你！11. Y ou’re crazy! 你疯了!12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你疯了吗？（美国人绝对常用！）13. Don’t bother me. 别烦我。
14. Knock it off. 少来这一套。
15. Get out of my face. 从我面前消失！16. Leave me alone. 走开。
17. Get lost.滚开！18. Take a hike! 哪儿凉快哪儿歇着去吧。
19. Y ou piss me off. 你气死我了。
2 20. It’s none of your business. 关你屁事！21. What’s the meaning of this? 这是什么意思？22. How dare you! 你敢！23. Cut it out. 省省吧。
24. Y ou stupid jerk! 你这蠢猪！25. Y ou have a lot of nerve. 脸皮真厚。
美国人常用22句俚语及用法
1. kick ass 了不起A: Wow, you fixed my computer in less than 10 minutes. You're good.A: 哇! 你不到十分钟就把我的计算机修好了呀! 你很棒!B: Yep. I just kick ass.B: 是的! 我就是厉害!"kick ass" 除了字面上的“踢屁股”外, 还有“厉害、打败”的意思。
当“踢屁股”时, 比如某人放你鸽子, 你很气, 就可以说: "I'm going to kick his ass." (我得踢他的屁股)。
当“厉害”用时, 就像上面例句一样用。
"kick ass" 还可作“打败某人的意思”。
比如某人一向在某方面比你强, 终于有一天你比他厉害了, 你就可以说:"Hahaha...I kick ed your ass."。
觉得 "ass" 太难听的人, 就用 "butt" 吧!注: 改作形容词就变成ass kicking. 你可以说, wow, this new trick is ass kick ing. 或者说, this is an ass kicking trick. Kick somebody's ass 有给某人一个教训的意思.2. kiss ass 拍马屁A: Mary, I'm sorry for cheating on you before. Do you see any chance that w e can get back together?A: Mary, 我真的很抱歉对你不忠实。
你想我们可不可能重修旧好呢?B: I don't know, but you can kiss my ass.B: 不知道, 不过你可以亲我的屁屁(巴结我)。
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American English slangscome easily 易如反掌Languages come easily to some people.语言学习对有些人来说易如反掌。
don't have a cow别大惊小怪Don't have a cow! I'll pay for the damages.别大惊小怪的！我会赔偿损失的。
push around 欺骗Don't try to push me around!别想耍我！keep one's shirt on保持冷静Keep your shirt on. He didn't mean to offend you. That's just theway he talks.保持冷静。
那只是他说话的惯常方式，他并非有意要冒犯你。
cool it冷静一点Cool it. You are making me mad.冷静一点。
你快把我逼疯了。
joy ride兜风Let's go for a joy ride.让我们去兜兜风。
rap说唱乐Do you like rap music? I have trouble understanding the words.你喜欢说唱音乐吗？我听不太懂其中的歌词。
red-letter day大日子This is a red-letter day for Susan. She made her first sale to a very important client.今天是susan的大日子。
她和一个非常重要的客户做成了第一笔生意。
go up in smoke成为泡影Peter’s vacation plans went up in smoke when a crisis arose in the office.办公室出了问题，peter的假期泡汤了。
hit the road上路We should probably hit the road. It’s going to take us two hours to get home.我们可能该上路了吧？到家的两个小时呢！shape up表现良好，乖You’d better shape up if you want to stay on.如果你还想留下来的话最好乖一点儿。
scare the shit out of someone吓死某人了Don’t sneak up behind me like that. You scared the shit out of me.不要那样从后面突然吓我。
你吓死我了。
pull strings运用关系（源于“拉木偶的线”）He pulled some strings and managed to get us front row seats for the concert. 他运用关系替我们拿到音乐会前排的位子。
come again 再说一遍Come again? I didn't quite understand what you said.再说一遍好吗？你刚说的话我不明白。
spring for 请客Let me spring for dinner.我来请客吃饭吧。
spill the beans 泄漏秘密Don't spill the beans. It's supposed to be a secret.别说漏了嘴，这可是个秘密哦！stick in the mud 保守的人Cathy is such a stick in the mud. She never wants to try anything new. Cathy真保守，她从不想尝试新事物。
john厕所I have to go to the john. Wait for me in the car.我要去厕所。
在车里等我一下。
jump to conclusion妄下结论Don't jump to conclusion. We have to figure it out first.不要妄下结论，先把事情搞清楚。
lemon次This car is a real lemon. It has broken down four times.这辆车真次，已经坏了四次了！fishy 可疑的His story sounds fishy. We should see if it's really true.他的故事听起来可疑。
我们应该看看到底是不是真的。
flip out 乐死了Chris flipped out when I told him that we won the game.我告诉克里斯我们赢了比赛时，他乐歪了。
fix someone up 撮合某人I think Xixi and Macaulay would make a perfect couple. Let's fix them up. (Haha,just kidding:)我想习习和macaulay会是理想的一对，我们来撮合他们吧。
（呵，开个玩笑，习习和macaulay不会生气吧？：）take a shine to 有好感He really likes you. There are very few people he takes a shine toright away.他真的喜欢你。
他很少对人一见面就有好感的。
third wheel 累赘，电灯泡You two go on ahead. I don't want to be a third wheel.你们两个去好了，我不想当电灯泡。
ripoff 骗人的东西What a ripoff! The new car I bought doesn't work!真是个骗人货！我买的新车启动不了！rock the boat 找麻烦Don't rock the boat! Things are fine just the way they are.别找麻烦了，事情这样就够好了。
blow it 搞砸了，弄坏了I blew it on that last exam.我上次考试靠砸了。
in hot water 有麻烦He is in hot water with his girlfriend recently.近段时间他跟女友的关系有点僵。
put one's foot in one's mouth 祸从口出Wally is always saying such stupid thing. He has a real talent forputting his foot in his mouth.沃力尽说这种蠢话。
他真有惹是生非的本事。
flop （表演、电影等）不卖座，失败The movie was a flop. Nobody went to see it.这部电影卖座率奇低，没有人去看。
drop in/by/over 随时造访Feel free to drop in anytime. I'm usually home and I'd love thecompany.欢迎随时来坐坐。
我通常在家，也喜欢游人做伴。
drop a line 写信Drop me a line! 给我写信！duck 躲闪，突然低下头Remind little Bobby to duck his head when he crawls under the tableso he won't hit his head.提醒小波比爬到桌下时要低头才不会受伤。
go with the flow 随从大家的意见Sharon is an easy-going person. She just goes with the flow.沙伦是个随和的人。
人家怎么说，她就怎么做。
act up 胡闹，出毛病The children started to act up as soon as the teacher left the room.老师一离开教室，孩子们就闹起来了。
ad lib 即兴而作，随口编The comedian ad libbed most of his routine.那个喜剧演员大多是即兴表演。
blah-blah-blah 说个不停All she does is go "blah-blah-blah" all night.她整夜说个不停。
hit it off 投缘，一见如故They hit it off instantly and have been good friends ever since.他们一见面就很投缘，从此成了好朋友。
zit 青春痘Why is it that every time I have a hot date, I break out with a big zit on my face? 为什么每次我有重要约会时，脸上都会冒出一个很大的青春痘呢？put someone on the spot 让某人为难Don't put me on the spot like this. You know I can't give you confidential information.别这样让我为难，你知道我不能给你机密资料的。
racket 非法行业，挂羊头卖狗肉The police are determined to break up the racket.警方决定打击这个非法行业。
have it good 享受得很She really has it good. Everybody caters to her every need.她真是享受得很，大家都依着他。
don't knock it 不要太挑剔Don’t knock it! You won't be able to find another job that pays so well.别挑剔了！你未必可以找到另外一个待遇这么好的工作！pig out 狼吞虎咽We pigged out on potato chips and cookies until our bellies ached. 我们大吃薯条和曲奇，吃到肚子撑到痛为止。
down in the dumps垂头丧气The players were down in the dumps after their team lost the championship game.球员输掉决赛哪一场后个个垂头丧气。