英语口头语之footinthedoor
这15组关于“feet”的英语俚语，谁颠覆了你的认知？
这15组关于“feet”的英语俚语，谁颠覆了你的认知？导读：在美国的成语和俗语中，由”feet”构成的俗语还真不少，今天，AAE（美国英文学院，American Academy of English，简称AAE）为你分享feet相关的一些俚语，相信掌握了这些“非正式”语言，你的英语水平也会迈上新台阶。
1、cold feet从字面意思上来看的话，它是“脚寒/脚冷”。
但“cold feet”是一句俚语，表达的意思是因害怕胆怯而临阵退缩，打退堂鼓或是缺乏自信/胆量（用作名词则表示恐惧感或胆怯感，犹豫不决）。
怎么理解cold feet表示胆怯、害怕？从cold这个单词去理解，除了表示冷以外，还有令人沮丧的、扫兴的意思，这样解释就能明白cold feet有害怕、胆怯的含义。
据说，这个俚语来源于军队（军事术语），冬天天气冷，有士兵以脚被冻住了为由不上场作战。
后来这个词就演变成在重要场合临阵退缩的意思。
cold feet一般常常与get搭配，组成“get cold feet”的表达，这种表达在许多美剧中屡见不鲜，如《老友记》中Rachel的逃婚（She got cold feet before her wedding）。
【例句】Suddenly I had cold feet and couldn’t sing a note.我突然感到一阵胆怯，于是就一声也唱不出来了。
Ella was coming too, but she got cold feet.埃拉本来也要来的，可是她一犹豫就变卦了。
He planned to participate in the demonstration, but then he got cold feet.他打算参加示威，但后来临阵退缩了。
2、two left feet字面上看是“两只左脚”，但这样有点反常理，因为每个人都只有一只左脚！并且对于大部分人来说，左脚的灵活性都比不上右脚，足球运动员大多是踢右脚顺得多。
英语习语——精选推荐
英语习语1.foot the bill @ to pay for all expenses 不情愿2.put one’s foot down @ to make a firm decision and insist thatsomeone obey3.stand on one’s own feet @ to depend on oneself, not to askanyone for help or money4.have cold feet @ not to be brave enough to do something5.get one’s feet in the door @ to get the first opportunity to work ordo something that is important for one’s career6.get one’s feet wet @ to do something for the first time7.put one’s best foot forward @ to try to make a good impressionand to do one’s best8.drag one’s feet @ to hesitate to act, or to act slowly because aperson isn’t enthusiastic9.be waited on hand and foot @ to be served in every possible wayby another person 得到周到的照顾10.get off on the wrong foot @ to make a bad mistake at thebeginning and cause people not to like you11.think on one’s feet @ to make wise decisions quickly and solveproblems12.the shoe is on the other foot @ a situation in which a personexperiences how another person feels13.be on one’s toes @ to be alert and ready to take action14.step on someone’s toes @ to do or say sth that will embarrass oroffend people 尤指因涉⾜别⼈负责的范围⽽得罪，触犯某⼈15.have one’s feet on the ground @ to understand reality, to be practical and have sensible ideas16.shoot for the stars @ to have high goals and strive to attain them17.a long shot @ a poor chance of success********************************19.big shots @ very important people20.call all the shots @ to be in charge and make important decisions21.shoot off one’s mouth @ to brag excessively aboutaccomplishments ⼤肆吹嘘所取得的成就22.a shot in the arm @ a source of inspiration and encouragement23.a shot in the dark @ an attempt without much hope of success24.shoot a person down @ to criticize a person with the intent of destroying his/her hopes25.shoot oneself in the foot @ to harm oneself by doing sth wrong26.go fishing @ to blindly search everywhere in order to find some information27.put the bait on the hook @ to make a plan to catch the criminals by giving them the opportunity to get sth they want28.smell something fishy @ to have a feeling that sth is wrong29.take a bait @ to fall into a trap30.a fish story @ an amazing story that isn’t true 叙事夸张，吹⽜31.swallow the hook, line and sinker @ to completely believe false information32.reel in one fish @ to catch one suspect33.get a break @ to get lucky34.haul in a big catch @ to catch a lot of criminals 抓住⼤批罪犯35.clam up @ to refuse to give information36.bump off @ to kill37.throw back the little fish @ not to bother to put the “little criminals” in jail; to let them go free38.let off the hook @ to set someone free; not to punish39.go after the big fish @ to try to catch only the criminal leaders40.drop dead gorgeous @ to be extremely beautiful41.mouth drops open @ mouth opens very wide42.drop whatever one is doing @ to stop immediately what one is doing43.drop by @ to make a short, unplanned visit44.drop off something @ to deliver something45.at the drop of a hat @ suddenly46.drop dead @ to go away and stop bothering47.drop over @ to visit a person48.drop problems in one’s lap @ to expect a person to solve problems49.a drop in the bucket @ a small amount that isn’t enough to accomplish anything 沧海⼀粟，杯⽔车薪，⽆济于事50.drop out of sight @ to disappear51.drop off the face of the earth @ to disappear for a long time52.drop a line @ to write and mail a note or letter53.drop hints @ to tell a person something in a polite, indirect way54.drop out of the race @ to stop trying to win55.drop a bomb @ to give information that is very upsetting56.be stuck up @ to feel superior; to be snobbish ⾃视清⾼，势⼒57.stick with @ to remain loyal58.stick up for @ to defend a person who is criticized 维护，辩护59.stick it out @ to endure a difficult situation 挺住60.a stick-up @ a robbery61.stick one’s neck out @ to do sth dangerous62.stick a gun in someone’s face @ to point a gun at someone’s face63.a stick-in-the-mud @ an old-fashioned person who won’t changebeliefs or behavior 顽固守旧者64.stick to one’s guns @ to refuse to change one’s opinion evenother people insist it is wrong65.stick into @ to put sth in66.stick around @ to stay 逗留67.sticky fingers @ a person who steals things68.stick one’s nose into another person’s business @ to haveimpolite curiosity in what another person does 多管闲事，⼲涉69.be stuck in a rut @ to be restricted to a bad habit70.stick it to a person @ to leave a person with sth unpleasant 使某⼈觉得羞愧，难堪71.stand head and shoulders above someone @ to be much betterthan another person72.head is screwed on backwards @ unable to think clearly andmake wise decisions73.put head in the lion’s mouth @ to put oneself in a situation that isdangerous or difficult74.get it into one’s head to do sth @ to do sth without a good reason75.put one’s head in a noose @ to do sth that could harm oneself76.be in over one’s head @ to be in a situation that is toocomplicated to deal with/doc/84d625ed19e8b8f67c1cb952.htmly one’s head on the block @ to do sth unwise that one could getblamed or punished for later78.scratch one’s head # to be confused; not to understand79.have one’s head in the clouds # to be an idealist and not realizewhat is actually happening80.get over one’s head & not to understand a concept 太⾼深⽽使⼈⽆法理解81.bury one’s head in the sand & to ignore a problem or dangerbecause one doesn’t want to deal with it 逃避现实，不愿正视困难82.put heads together @ to think and work together to solve aproblem 集思⼴益，群策群⼒83.spring chicken @ a woman who is young84.a nest egg @ money saved for retirement85.chicken feed @ a small amount of money86.a chick @ a young attractive woman87.a good egg @ a kind and helpful person88.put all one’s eggs into one basket @ to place all one’s hope in asingle person or thing89.count one’s chickens before they hatch @ to plan on getting a lotof money before one has it 过早地打如意算盘90.chicken out @ to decide not to do sth that one previously wantedto do 打退堂⿎，临阵退缩91.go to bed with the chickens @ to go to bed very early92.have egg on one’s face @ to be embarrassed when other peoplediscover that you lied or did sth foolish93.rule the roost @ to be the boss, to be in charge 当⽼板，处于⽀配地位，当家作主94.kill the goose that laid the golden egg @ to destroy the source ofwealth by being greedy 杀鸡取卵，竭泽⽽渔95.feather one’s nest @ to get money in a questionable way and buythings to make one’s house comfortable 中饱私囊，营私⾃肥96.be like chickens coming home to roost @ to have bad consequences for bad behavior 恶有恶报，⾃作⾃受/doc/84d625ed19e8b8f67c1cb952.htmly an egg @ to make a big mistake, to fail to do what one tried to do98.an old buzzard @ an unpleasant , unhelpful person 令⼈讨厌的⾃私⿁99.beat a dead horse @ to waste time and effort trying to do sth thatis impossible100. a bull in a china shop @ a person who speaks and behaves in an impolite way that offends others101.wild horses could drag someone @ a person is determined not to do sth he doesn’t want to do102.not look a gift horse in the mouth @ to accept a gift or something free 免费的东西without criticizing it 不挑剔/doc/84d625ed19e8b8f67c1cb952.htmle out of a cocoon @ to stop avoiding people and become sociable 停⽌⾃我封闭，开始与⼈交往104.you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink @ although you give someone lots of opportunities,。
盘点那些接地气儿的习语
盘点那些接地气儿的习语1. Get foot in the door 迈出第一步例句:It's not a great position, but at least my foot is in the door.这个职位不算太好，但好歹我迈出第一步了。
2. Be a chicken 胆小鬼例句：There's nothing to be scared of. Don't be a chicken.没啥好怕的，别做胆小鬼。
3. Grab a bite 吃点东西例句：I don't have much time, so let's grab a quick bite.我没多少时间，我们随便找点东西吃了吧。
4. Bored to death 无聊得要死例句：Would you rather be super busy or bored to death?你是愿意忙到飞起呢，还是无聊至死呢？5. You've got to be kidding 你逗我呢吧例句：A: "Hey Jared. Mom told me to tell you that you shouldn't stay out too late."嘿杰瑞德，老妈跟我说让你别在外面玩太晚。
B: "You've got to be kidding me. I'm 30 years old."你逗我呢吧。
我都30啦。
6. Sick and tired 厌烦了例句：I eat burgers almost everyday. I'm getting sick and tired of them.我基本上天天吃汉堡，都吃腻了。
7. Get on one's nerves 使人心烦意乱例句：Will you please stop doing that? It's getting on my nerves.你能不能停下来，搅得我心烦意乱。
人体隐喻
bring to heel
使就范，使听话
由heel的复数组成的习语有：
come／follow／trend on the heels of
紧跟在„后面
kick up one’s heels
欢跳，(工作后)轻松愉快一阵 show one‘s heels 逃走，逃离
show a clean／fair／light pair of heels
Eg.
footloose and fancy-free
单身、自由，没有生活的羁绊 。
get off on the wrong foot
某人一开始就没给人一个好印象，或一开 始由于某种行为而把事情弄糟了。
put one’s foot down
很坚定，采取严厉手段 。
put one’s foot in it/ put one's foot in one's mouth
foot note the foot of a page the foot of a wall foot line foot iron
脚注 一页的下端 墙脚处 书籍每页底部横线 戏台上用以固定布 景的“L”形金属
foot light
舞台上的脚灯
a sewing machine foot 缝纫机的压脚 板 foot dirt 沉底的脏东西
失door为了达到一个目的而迈出了第一步one?sownfeet指一个人很独立自主不依赖别人throwoneselfsomeone?sfeet为了表达对某人的爱慕之情或为了得到一些好处而拜倒在某人的脚下sweptoffone?sfeet一个人由于一件使他兴奋的事而感到不由自主don?tletgrassgrowunderone?sfeet
英语foot的中文是什么意思
英语foot的中文是什么意思英语foot的中文是什么意思foot的用法是非常重要的，我们必须要掌握它实际的中文意思。
店铺为大家精心准备了英语单词foot表示的'中文意思，欢迎大家前来阅读。
英文foot的中文意思英 [fʊt] 美 [fʊt]第三人称单数：foots第三人称复数：feet现在分词：footing过去分词：footed过去式：footed名词脚; 底部; 英尺(=12 英寸或 30。
48 厘米); 脚步及物动词走，踏及物/不及物动词结算，总计，共计相关词组1. put one's best foot forward : 全力以赴;2. under sb.'s feet : 在某人掌握中; 完全听某人支配;3. on foot : 步行, 在进行中;4. a foot in both camps : 两边都支持, 脚踏两只船;5. show the cloven foot : 露马脚;6. put a foot wrong : 做错事;7. put one's foot in it : 做错事;8. under sb.'s foot : 在某人掌握中; 完全听某人支配;9. keep one's feet : 站住脚跟;10. fall on one's feet : 安然脱险;foot的单语例句1. This is despite concern in China that Ye has neither set foot in the media operation nor done business overseas.2. Rescuers in Katmandu said that searches by air and on foot on Tuesday and Wednesday gave no results.3. The area is pockmarked by valleys with scattered villages,making it impossible to deliver the mail by any means other than on foot.4. He said afterward he was bothered by hand and foot injuries and would have an MRI on his left foot on Monday.5. Parts of the forest are made accessible by foot with tracks, steps and little bridges built along the paths.6. It is inaccessible by road and can only be reached by foot or air.7. Rescuers who arrived at Yingxiu T own of Wenchuan on foot Tuesday afternoon said the town was inaccessible by road.8. It lies at the foot of a mountain and is surrounded by the sea.9. By the time I finished the foot soak, it was about 2 in the morning.10. So a cable car was built bringing tourists to the foot of the famous Hailuogou Glaciers.foot的词典解释1. 脚;足Your feet are the parts of your body that are at the ends of your legs, and that you stand on.e.g. She stamped her foot again.她又跺了跺脚。
如何用地道英语说“勇敢迈出第一步”
如何用地道英语说“勇敢迈出第一步”美国的商品推销员在不很久以前还是挨家挨户地去推销商品，例如吸尘机、厨房用品、百科全书和圣经等。
当一位家庭主妇听到敲门声，把门打开的时候，精明能干的推销员就会把一只脚先伸到门里边，这样可以避免在他还没有机会介绍他的商品之前女主人就把门关上了。
这种挨家挨户访问的推销员现在几乎已经消声匿迹了，大多数推销员现在都靠电话来招揽生意。
可是，把一只脚先伸到门里边这个说法却成了一个人们经常用的俗语了，在英文里就是： to get a foot in the door。
to get a foot in the door 的意思就是：为了达到一个目的迈出了第一步，尽管你可能离达到目的的距离还很远。
下面这个例子是一个学生说的话：例句-1: "you know that beautiful girl who sits ahead of me in english class? she keeps turning me down for dates, but i finally got a foot in the door today: she met me for coffee after class."这个学生说：“你知道英语课坐在我前面那个很漂亮的女孩子吗？我请她出去玩，她老是拒绝我。
可是，今天我算是迈出了第一步。
她答应下了课和我一起去喝咖啡。
”下面我们要举的例子是两个人在谈论一个很有政治野心的朋友。
其中一个人说：例句-2: "getting into politics is tough. but martin got his foot inthe door when he volunteered to go around town putting up posters for the republican candidate for congress."他说：“要进入政界是很难的。
英语口语速递---put your foot in your mouth是什么意思
英语口语速递---put your foot in your mouth是什么意思我们都知道，“mouth”是“嘴巴”，英语中也有很多与之相关的习语。
今天，我们学习一下吧。
1、put one's foot in one's mouth（言语)使人尴尬,冒犯别人foot是脚的意思，mouth表示嘴巴，如果你把put your foot in your mouth直译成把你的脚塞进嘴巴的话，一定会闹出笑话。
老外说I put my foot in my mouth，千万不要以为他有什么恶俗的怪癖，他只是为自己说错话而道歉，put one s foot in one s mouth表示一个人说错话了。
说话一定要分清场合，如果你说了不该说的话，建议马上用I put my foot in my mouth向对方道歉，这样场面不会太尴尬。
例句：Sorry, I really put my foot in my mouth at the wedding.对不起，我真的在婚礼上说错话了。
2、have one's heart in one's mouth心都提到嗓子眼了have one's heart in one's mouth意思是“心都提到嗓子眼了”。
这种说法早在几千年前就出现在荷马的史诗《伊利亚特》中。
当很紧张很害怕的时候，心会扑通扑通跳得很厉害，感觉就像要从嗓子里蹦出来一样，所以就有了have one's heart in one's mouth的说法。
例句：The little boy stood outside the door of the headmaster's room and had his heart in his mouth, afraid to go in.小男孩担心吊胆地站在校长室门口，不敢进去。
3、look a gift horse in the mouth。
英语口语中常见的俚语
英语口语中常见的俚语英语口语俚语 to put your foot in your mouth有意无意做错事，说错话的情况是很经常的。
下面我们要讲的一个俗语就是无意中说错了话而伤害了别人。
这个俗语就是：to put your foot in your mouth。
例如：When Sally told that silly joke about the sailor with one leg she really put her foot in her mouth. She didn’t know the man across the dinner table had a brother at home in a wheelchair.萨莉吃晚饭时说了一个笑话，她拿一个只有一条腿的水手开玩笑。
她可不知道坐在饭桌对面那个人的哥哥就是个残废，行动都得靠轮椅。
Sally如果事后了解情况的话肯定会说：Well, I certainly have put my foot in my mouth.又如：I certainly put my foot in my mouth at the party last night when I asked Mister Brown to say hello to his wife for me. Somehow I’d forgotten that his wife died six months ago.我昨晚在那个聚会上无意中说错了话。
我让布朗先生替我向他的太太问好。
不知怎么回事，我忘了他太太已经在半年前去世了。
美国常用英语俚语:Go nuts【句子对照】"Jane went nuts when I told her the bad news."当我告诉简这个坏消息的时候，她都发疯了。
【关键俚语】go nuts ( verb phrase )英：[infomp3al; offensive]to become angry and act or yell in a crazy way中：发疯英语俚语中最易误解的10个单词1.dude(老兄，老哥) 很多人认为该词单指“花花公子，纨绔子弟”的意思，实际上此词是叫男性年轻人的常用词，与guy的意思相同，只是guy用的范围更广。
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文档来源为:从网络收集整理.word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.Foot in the DoorIn general, American teenagers are big spenders. They want to buy things the other kids have: CDs of the latest songs, CD players, videos, video games, electronic gadget s, fashionable clothes, and even cars. A few parents agree to foot the bill, but others don’t. Instead, the y put their foot down and insist that the kids get a job. After all, that is the best way for them to learn how to stand on their own feet and learn the value of money.At first, the teenagers have cold feet because they lack confidence to go job hunting. They often find a friend who has a job and ask for advice. If they are lucky, their friend will help them get their foot in the door where he works. If their work schedule has the same hours, the friend will even help the newly-hired teen to get his feet wet and suggest things to do in order to put his best foot forward. However, because of their immaturity, teens will sometimes drag their feet and will not be conscientious about doing a good job. They are used to being waited on hand and foot by a caring mother, and haven’t developed a sense of responsibility. If they get off on the wrong foot by having a bad attitude, the boss will fire them.Having a job is a wonderful real-life education that teaches a teen or young adult to think on his feet. He experiences how rude customers can be, now that the shoe is on the other foot, and realizes how important it is to be courteous. If he develops a habit of always being on his toes and is careful to avoid stepping on co-workers’ toes, he will be very successful. Employers value employees who are enthusiastic, courteous, and have their feet on the ground.单词：Gadget:小东西，小玩意She likes those clever little gadgetsA bottle opener is a kitchen gadgetCourteous: she is courteous to everyone.Value:价值The dictionary is little value to youConscientious:非常清楚，意识清晰She is conscientious about her job.相关词：Conscience: 意识My conscience is clearThe value of dollar may fallHis value seemed old fashionedI value the necklace at 1000$俚语：Foot the bill付账，买单。
Pay for the expensePut one’s foot down下定决心make a firm decision and insist someone obeyStand on one’s own feet自力更生depend on oneself. Not ask anyone for help or moneyHave cold feet胆怯的not to be brave enough to do somethingGet one’s foot in the door入门to get the first opportunity to work or do something that is important for one’s careerGet one’s feet wet第一次做to do something for the first timePut one’s best foot forward做到最好try to make a good expression and to do one’s bestDrag one’s feet犹豫不前to hesitate to act, or to act slowly because a person isn’t enthusiasticBe waited on hand and fee t被照顾的无微不至to be served in every possible way by another personGet off on the wrong foot一开始就犯下错误招致厌make a bad mistake at the beginning and cause people not to like you Think on one’s feet反应迅速to make wise decisions quickly and solve problemThe shoe is on the other feet位置互换a situation which a person experiences how another person feelsBe on one’s toes小心翼翼to be alert and ready to take actionStep on one’s toes妨碍或者得罪别人to do or say something that will embarrass or offend other peopleHave one’s feet on the ground脚踏实地to understand reality, to be practical and have sensible ideas.阅读理解QuestionsWhy do American teenagers want their parents to foot the bill?When some parents put their foot down, what do they insist their children do?How does getting a job help kids learn how to stand on their own feet?Why do some people have cold feet when they have to get jobhunting?How can a person, who is looking for a job, get his foot in the door?How is the best way for a newly hired employee to get his feet wet?Why do people want to put their best foot forward when they meet someone for the first time?How can you know when a person is dragging his feet?What two kinds of people like to be waited on hand and foot?How do some people get off on the wrong foot?What do people have to do when they think on their feet?Why is having the shoe on the other foot such a valuable way to learn compassion? What does a person do who is on his toes?Why is it important to avoid stepping on someone’s toes?Why do commercialairplane pilots have to have their feet on the ground while flying?。