短语词组 Flashcards

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take the biscuit (BE) take the cake (NE)

Answer 1

1.to be the most surprising, annoying(讨厌), etc. thing that has happened or that sb. has done \*You've done some stupid things before, but this really takes the biscuit!

Answer 2

to stop wasting time and start talking about the most important thing \*Right, let's cut to the chase. How much is it going to cost?

Answer 3

used to say that you think sb has earned the bad things that happen to them.

Answer 4

you should help sb who has helped you

Answer 5

_There is no such thing as a perfect family_. But, when we are together we have a lot of perfect moments. 没有什么所谓完美的家庭

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Whenever I _cast a glance_ over my small beautiful lawn, _my heart blossoms._ 1. 瞟了一眼 2. 我心花怒放

Answer 7

I am also very **skilled with** computers. 熟练掌握

Answer 8

to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else: \*They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. \*She frequently goes out of her way to help people in need. \*He was very kind to me and seemed to go out of his way to help me

Answer 9

very interested and enthusiastic about (something) 1. He's hooked on skiing. 2. She got hooked on the show after watching one episode.

Answer 10

to value (something or someone) too lightly : to fail to properly notice or appreciate (someone or something that should be valued) 1. We often take our freedom for granted. 2. I'm tired of being taken for granted.

Answer 11

There's no denying that this is an important event. 无可否认，不容否认

Answer 12

Is used to mean that you w川 remove yourself when you are interrupting what someone was doing or annoying them in some way.

Answer 13

介绍性发言/开幕式/总结性发言 \*the chairman's introductory remarks

Answer 14

We commonly use this phrase before giving someone some information that we think they should know. Ex: Just so you know,I am going to be late for the meeting tomorrow.

Answer 15

Is a fixed expression we usually use to say that we're going to do something to please someone.

Answer 16

We use it in this sense to say how important someone or something is to us.Also, many times we use it to say we're thankful for something. \*Okay, everyone, thank you for coming.It means a lot to Lily, and it means a lot to me.

Answer 17

When we say, ''It's been a while1' we mean that a long time has passed since you last did something. \*It's been a while since I read an actual newspaper.

Answer 18

means to drive around in a casual or fun manner, rather than to arrive at some destination.

Answer 19

to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted) 1. It's time to get rid of this old sweater. 2. I can't seem to get rid of this cold. 3. He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.

Answer 20

to create a complicated situation in which doing something to correct a problem leads to many more problems. \*Our boss is reluctant to change the policy now because she doesn't want to open a can of worms.

Answer 21

If something is hard to tell, you can't predict something, you can/t distinguish it or clearly see it. \*It's hard to tell who is going to win because both are very good teams.

Answer 22

1. to make someone or something change or develop into something different * The freezing temperatures had turned the water in the lake into ice. * His first novel was turned into a television film. 2.to change into something else as a result of magic * the tale of a prince who is turned into a frog by his wicked stepmother

Answer 23

Give up in an argument or to cede under pressure. 1. A lot of trainees cave in before finishing the hard training programs of the military. 2. She finally caved in and gave the press the interview they wanted.

Answer 24

Used to say you can't do whatever it is that you're being asked to do, but in a more emphatic way. * No can do, I'm afraid - I need the boss's signature for that.

Answer 25

To act with aggressiveness in order to get what you want. * He's a nice guy, but he can play hardball when he needs to.

Answer 26

if a particular quality or ability runs in the family, a lot of people in that family have it * Athletic ability runs in the family: his father played basketball in college and his mother was a high school athlete. * “All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family.”

Answer 27

to behave in a silly way for fun * *Mark admits he used to fool around in class.* to have a sexual relationship with someone who is not your usual partner * *He had been fooling around behind her back.* * *I think he's fooling around with someone from the office.*

Answer 28

having a relaxed style or character * *She's always so laid-back about everything.* * *laid-back music* * *He's a really laid-back guy.，nothing seems to bother him.*

Answer 29

To invite someone on a date. * *Are you going to ask her out?* * *If you like Patricia so much, you should ask her out.*

Answer 30

used to show anger, annoyance, etc. * *Why won't they let me in? It's my house, for crying out loud!* * *For crying out loud, can't you do anything right?*

Answer 31

from everywhere : from all over * *People came from the four corners of the earth to see the sight.* * *People came from the four corners of the world to make America their new home.*

Answer 32

used for saying which person or thing you are talking about * *I make the decisions as far as finance is concerned.* * *As far as I'm concerned, everything he says is a lie.* * *As far as Americans are concerned, a lot of our hotels are below average* * *As far as traffic is concerned there are no delays at the moment.*

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