中文有成语和歇后语,英文一样有它们的成语和惯用语哦。
今天,我们就一起来看看生活中的英文成语/惯用语吧--- Common English Idioms:
001 To Sleep On It
To have more time to think about something before making a decision
She must sleep on it before making a final decision.
Where should we go for vacation? Let’s sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
You don’t have to accept my proposal now, just sleep on it and tell me later.
002 Know Someone Like The Back Of Your Hand
to be very familiar with something; when you have learned something by heart
I know Shakespeare’s poems like the back of my hand.
You should know the periodic table like the back of your hand because it will be on the test tomorrow.
She knows the lyrics to this song like the back of her hand.
003 As Easy As Pie
(A Piece Of Cake) something that is very easy to do or learn.
This math problem is as easy as pie.
This task may seem hard but it is actually as easy as pie.
Learning how to drive is as easy as pie.
004 Take It Easy
just do things step by step; relax or calm down.
It was just a misunderstanding; take it easy and let it go.
Don’t overwhelm yourself; just take it easy.
Just take it easy at work; we are not in a rush.
005 To Get The Ball Rolling
to start things; to have something up and running.
Lunch break is over; let’s get the ball rolling again.
We’re back to school,let’s get the ball rolling. Lazy time is over!
The weekend is over; let’s get the ball rolling at work.
006 Twenty-Four/Seven (24/7)
always available; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I’m available 24/7,so you can call me anytime.
The emergency room is open 24/7.
Most convenience stores nowadays are open twenty-four seven.
007 Once And For All
to do something now and never again.
Pay for this service once and for all.
Get vaccinated once and for all to cure this disease.
He needs to act once and for all.
008 to Make The Best Of
to find positive aspects in a bad situation.
Stop complaining and just make the best of the business trip.
She is the most positive person I’ve ever known, she can make the best of even the worst situations.
Because we can’t change anything now, try to make the best of it.
009 day in and day out
To do the same thing every day for a long period of time.
also: for longer periods of time, day after day; year in and year out, year after year
He has been taking care of his paralyzed mother day in and day out for ten years.
She waited for him to return year after year.
They’ve worked hard day in and day out for five years and were able to buy a house.
010 to Keep One's Word
to honor a promise; to do what one said .
Don’t make a promise if you can’t keep your word.
When I say I’ll do something, I do it! I always keep my word.
I respect people who keep their words.
011 To Give (Someone) A Hand
to help someone do something.
I’m cleaning my house tomorrow. Can you give me a hand?
Can I give you a hand with anything?
I gave her a hand when she asked for help.
012 To Be In (Someone's) Shoes
to try to understand what it’s like to be in someone’s position/ situation.
If you were in my shoes, you would understand my situation better.
Try to be in my shoes before you criticize me.
If she were in his shoes, she would understand his decision.
013 None Of Your Business
when something is private and you should not know or ask about.
Stop asking about my personal issues, it’s none of your business.
How much I make a year in income is none of your business.
My marital status is none of your business.
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