今日短语
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To be in a (bit of a) pickle 碰到小麻烦
Episode 160414 / 14 Apr 2016
今日短语
泡菜 pickles 有时候真的是特别的酸, 也不是一个人人都能接受的口味。这个词出现在短语 to be in a pickle 中的时候,意思是碰到了麻烦。不过一般用来形容不方便的情况,而不是指真正很严重的问题。
例句
I’m in a bit of a pickle. I invited two women to be my plus one at the wedding and they both said yes. What am I going to do?
We’re in a financial pickle at the moment. Our bills are more than our income. We’re going to have to make some savings.
It was only a parking ticket, but when I forget to pay it, twice, I ended up in a bit of a legal pickle and now I have to go to court.
请注意
Pickle 也可以作为动词,如果有人说 You are pickled,意思是你喝得酩酊大醉。
例句
He was completely pickled when he came back from the party.
I won’t let you drive, you’re pickled.
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Episode 210211 / 11 Feb 2021
Who is your one and only?
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Have ice in one’s veins 镇定自若
Episode 210209 / 09 Feb 2021
Do you have ice in your veins?
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Throw cold water on something 泼冷水
Episode 210204 / 04 Feb 2021
Have your ideas been dismissed?
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Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人
Episode 210202 / 02 Feb 2021
Have you ever been left out in the cold?
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Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热
Episode 210128 / 28 Jan 2021
Do you have cold hands and a warm heart?
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Cold comfort 于事无补
Episode 210126 / 26 Jan 2021
What is cold comfort?
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Come in from the cold 不再受冷落
Episode 210121 / 21 Jan 2021
Have you come in from the cold?
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Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉
Episode 210119 / 19 Jan 2021
Learn to describe feeling extremely cold
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Dead of winter 寒冬腊月
Episode 210114 / 14 Jan 2021
Learn to describe the coldest time of year
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A cold snap 寒流
Episode 210112 / 12 Jan 2021
It suddenly got cold
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A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫
Episode 210107 / 07 Jan 2021
There is no chance you'll forget this
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As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适
Episode 210105 / 05 Jan 2021
If the weather is cold where you are, it might be a good idea to wrap up
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Snowball effect 滚雪球效应
Episode 201231 / 31 Dec 2020
How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?
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Put something on ice 搁置,推迟
Episode 201229 / 29 Dec 2020
How can you talk about postponing a plan or deal?
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Light up like a Christmas tree 喜上眉梢;灯光夺目
Episode 201224 / 24 Dec 2020
A useful expression to describe someone who is very happy
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Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情
Episode 201222 / 22 Dec 2020
Learn an expression to help you express your delight at an unexpected gift or situation
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Come up trumps 意外地大获成功
Episode 201217 / 17 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone who completes an activity successfully, even when it didn’t seem possible
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Ace a test 考试得高分
Episode 201215 / 15 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets a very high score in a test
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Draw a blank 一无所获,毫无回应
Episode 201210 / 10 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when someone doesn’t get the answer or result they are looking for
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As clear as a bell 声音清晰洪亮
Episode 201208 / 08 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear
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In unison 共同,一齐
Episode 201203 / 03 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when people do things together at the same time
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A slow/fast/romantic number 一首慢歌/快歌/情歌
Episode 201201 / 01 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a song
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Hit the right note 言行得体,恰到好处
Episode 201126 / 26 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets something exactly right
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A jam session 一场即兴演奏会
Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together
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Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈
Episode 201119 / 19 Nov 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone looks very angry
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The calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静
Episode 201117 / 17 Nov 2020
Learn how to describe the period of calm before something turbulent happens
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Elevator music 公共场所连续播放的背景音乐
Episode 201112 / 12 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to describe pre-recorded music played in the background in public places
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It’s not over until it’s over 不到最后,不见分晓
Episode 201110 / 10 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes
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Come rain or shine 风雨无阻
Episode 201105 / 05 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what
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Hope for the best 尽量往好处想
Episode 201103 / 03 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to express optimism in an uncertain situation
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Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽
Episode 201029 / 29 Oct 2020
Learn a saying to talk about hoping for something unlikely
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A fighting chance 成功的一线可能
Episode 201027 / 27 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about possibility
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Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事
Episode 201022 / 22 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to describe something that your hopes depend on
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A blessing in disguise 因祸得福
Episode 201020 / 20 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to describe something that turns out to be good
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Hope against hope 抱一线希望
Episode 201015 / 15 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about hoping for something that seems impossible
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The sky’s the limit 一切皆有可能
Episode 201013 / 13 Oct 2020
Learn an expression to say that anything is possible
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When one door closes, another one opens 天无绝人之路
Episode 201008 / 08 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about new opportunities
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Look on the bright side 往好处想,看到好的一面
Episode 201006 / 06 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about being an optimist
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Everything’s coming up roses 一切进展顺利
Episode 201001 / 01 Oct 2020
Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success
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The future looks bright 前途一片光明
Episode 200929 / 29 Sep 2020
Learn an expression to talk about optimism for the future
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 随遇而安,苦中作乐
Episode 200924 / 24 Sep 2020
Learn a saying to talk about making the best of a bad situation
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Bone up 苦学,突击钻研
Episode 200922 / 22 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard
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Go the extra mile 加倍努力
Episode 200917 / 17 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when someone makes an extra special effort to succeed at something
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Do something with your eyes closed 闭着眼睛都能做某事
Episode 200915 / 15 Sep 2020
Learn a useful expression to say that you know how to do something very well
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Go through something with a fine-tooth comb 仔细检查,彻底搜查
Episode 200910 / 10 Sep 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about examining something closely
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Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌
Episode 200908 / 08 Sep 2020
Learn a useful expression to say that you know everything about a subject
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Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作
Episode 200903 / 03 Sep 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone works very hard
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Put your thinking cap on 认真思考,开动脑筋
Episode 200901 / 01 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard
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Mind your own business 少管闲事
Episode 200827 / 27 Aug 2020
Learn a useful phrase to tell someone to stop being nosy
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Mind your manners 注意你的行为举止
Episode 200825 / 25 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite
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Mind your language 注意你的言谈
Episode 200820 / 20 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be careful about what they say
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Bow and scrape 点头哈腰
Episode 200818 / 18 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to say that someone is being over-polite or showing someone too much attention
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Have a shared history (with someone) 和某人有共同的经历
Episode 200813 / 13 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about a strong connection you have with another person based on shared experiences.
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She/He just gets me 她/他真懂我
Episode 200811 / 11 Aug 2020
Learn a phrase to say that someone understands you well
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Be joined at the hip 密不可分,形影不离
Episode 200806 / 06 Aug 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a friend who you are always seen with
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Be a law unto themselves 我行我素
Episode 200804 / 04 Aug 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone who does just what they want
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Build bridges with someone 搭建友谊的桥梁
Episode 200730 / 30 Jul 2020
Learn a phrase to talking about establishing a relationship
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To be able to read each other’s minds 心有灵犀
Episode 200728 / 28 Jul 2020
Learn two useful phrases to say that you are very close friends with someone
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Get your own way 随心所欲,为所欲为
Episode 200723 / 23 Jul 2020
Learn a phrase to describe being able to do what you want
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A sympathetic ear 有同情心的倾听者
Episode 200721 / 21 Jul 2020
Learn a phrase to describe the act of listening to a friend
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Someone to lean on 可依靠的人
Episode 200716 / 16 Jul 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone you can trust to support you in a difficult situation
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Be (as) thick as thieves 亲密无间
Episode 200714 / 14 Jul 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about people who are close friend and seem to share a lot of secrets
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Drive someone to distraction 让某人心烦意乱
Episode 200709 / 09 Jul 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone who makes you very annoyed
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Get on like a house on fire 一见如故
Episode 200707 / 07 Jul 2020
Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you get on very well with someone, particularly when you meet for the first time
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Two peas in a pod 一模一样
Episode 200702 / 02 Jul 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that two people are very similar
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Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无
Episode 200630 / 30 Jun 2020
Learn an expression to describe being very annoyed
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Be a hard act to follow 很难超越,无法媲美
Episode 200625 / 25 Jun 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very good at something
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Be sick and tired of someone/something 对人或事物十分厌倦
Episode 200623 / 23 Jun 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that you are very frustrated with a person or situation
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Besties 最好的朋友,闺蜜
Episode 200618 / 18 Jun 2020
Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends
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Speak the same language 有共同语言
Episode 200616 / 16 Jun 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about how you understand someone very well
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Trust someone with your life 能够让你生死相托的人
Episode 200611 / 11 Jun 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about a person that you believe you could trust completely in any situation
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BFF 最好的朋友
Episode 200609 / 09 Jun 2020
Learn a useful phrase to refer to your best friend
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If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all 如果你没有好话要说,就什么也别说
Episode 200604 / 04 Jun 2020
Learn a useful phrase to tell someone not to say anything unkind
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To be well-turned-out 衣着光鲜,穿戴讲究
Episode 200602 / 02 Jun 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone who looks smart
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Stick your nose in where it’s not wanted 打探不相干的事
Episode 200528 / 28 May 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone who is inquisitive
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Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界
Episode 200526 / 26 May 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone doing something beyond what is acceptable
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Not put a foot wrong 不犯任何错误
Episode 200521 / 21 May 2020
Learn a phrase to describe someone not making mistakes
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To be seen and not heard 乖乖听话,少出声
Episode 200519 / 19 May 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that children should be quiet and well-behaved
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Mend fences with someone 重归于好
Episode 200514 / 14 May 2020
Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone
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Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久
Episode 200512 / 12 May 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that you have known someone for a long time
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Have a falling out 大吵一架
Episode 200507 / 07 May 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about when you are no longer on friendly terms with someone because you had a disagreement or an argument
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Rule the roost 当家作主
Episode 200505 / 05 May 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about the most powerful person in a group who makes all the decisions
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Be left holding the baby 替别人做苦差事
Episode 200430 / 30 Apr 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility
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Breadwinner 养家糊口的人
Episode 200428 / 28 Apr 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about the main person who earns money to support their family
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In one’s blood 天生的
Episode 200423 / 23 Apr 2020
Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a skill, quality or talent you have is inherited from your family
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Run in the family 世代相传,家族遗传
Episode 200421 / 21 Apr 2020
Learn a useful expression to say that a characteristic is common in one family
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Follow in someone’s footsteps 追随长辈的脚步
Episode 200416 / 16 Apr 2020
Learn a useful expression which means that you have made similar life decisions as an older family member
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A difficult middle child 夹在中间难管教的老二
Episode 200414 / 14 Apr 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about a child who has an older and younger sibling and is always getting into trouble
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Take after someone 外貌和性格与年长的家庭成员相像
Episode 200409 / 09 Apr 2020
Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you are similar to an older member of your family
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The apple of someone’s eye 某人的掌上明珠
Episode 200407 / 07 Apr 2020
A person who is very important to you who you have a lot of affection for
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The black sheep of the family 败家子,害群之马
Episode 200402 / 02 Apr 2020
Learn a useful expression which means a member of the family makes bad decisions or has a bad reputation amongst family members
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A helicopter parent 大小事情都要管的 “直升机家长”
Episode 200331 / 31 Mar 2020
Learn a useful expression to describe an overprotective parent
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Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人
Episode 200326 / 26 Mar 2020
Learn a useful multi-word verb to say that you admire someone
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One big happy family 一个欢乐的大家庭
Episode 200324 / 24 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a group of people get on well together
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Like mother/father, like son/daughter 有其母/父必有其子/女
Episode 200319 / 19 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a parent and child have similar behaviour
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To take stock of 全面盘点,整体评估
Episode 200317 / 17 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals
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To set expectations 设立期望值
Episode 200312 / 12 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting expectations for others at work
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Personal goals for professional development 个人职业发展目标
Episode 200310 / 10 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work
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YTD 年初至今
Episode 200305 / 05 Mar 2020
Learn a useful financial abbreviation to talk about the length of time from the beginning of the year to now
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EOD 在一日结束时
Episode 200303 / 03 Mar 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day
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FYI 供你参考
Episode 200227 / 27 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details
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N/A 表格中的 “不适用项”
Episode 200225 / 25 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to show that something is irrelevant
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BTW 顺便说一句
Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation
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ATTN 关涉人,经办人
Episode 200218 / 18 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something
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Typo 打错字
Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020
Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing
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TBC 有待确认
Episode 200211 / 11 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to show that something is yet to be decided
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PS 信件结尾的 “又及,附言”
Episode 200206 / 06 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to add information at the end of an email
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ETA 预计到达时间
Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time
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ASAP 尽快
Episode 200130 / 30 Jan 2020
Learn a useful acronym to show that something needs to be done quickly
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A/the biting wind 刺骨的寒风
Episode 200128 / 28 Jan 2020
Learn a useful expression to say the wind is so cold it is painful!
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Can’t feel my toes/fingers/nose 脚趾/手指/鼻子冻麻了
Episode 200123 / 23 Jan 2020
Learn a useful expression to say you can’t feel your extremities due to the cold in English
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Chilled to the bone “冷到骨头里”,冻僵了
Episode 200121 / 21 Jan 2020
Learn a useful expression to say your whole body, including your bones, feels extremely cold
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It’s like the North Pole 冷得像北极一样
Episode 200116 / 16 Jan 2020
How do we compare the cold and snowy weather to a place? Learn how in Today’s Phrase
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There’s a nip in the air 寒气袭人
Episode 200114 / 14 Jan 2020
Learn an informal expression for ‘it’s cold’ in English
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My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战
Episode 200109 / 09 Jan 2020
Learn an expression to say your teeth are knocking together again and again
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To feel off 感觉不舒服
Episode 200107 / 07 Jan 2020
Learn an informal English phrase that means someone is not feeling well
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As sick as a dog 病得很严重
Episode 200102 / 02 Jan 2020
Learn how to say that someone is as temporarily very ill in English
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Bunged up 鼻子不通气,鼻塞
Episode 191231 / 31 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English
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To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑
Episode 191226 / 26 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone’s voice sounds different because of a sore throat
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Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木
Episode 191224 / 24 Dec 2019
Learn how to say you have temporarily lost feeling
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Have a dead leg/arm 腿/手臂暂时失去知觉
Episode 191219 / 19 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that you have temporarily lost feeling in your arm or leg
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Have a burning sensation 有火烧火燎的不适感
Episode 191217 / 17 Dec 2019
Learn how to say you have a pain that feels hot
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Be/feel out of sorts 身体不舒服 心情不太好
Episode 191212 / 12 Dec 2019
Learn a useful expression to say you’re not feeling too bad but not very well in English
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Have a chesty cough 肺部感染引起的咳嗽
Episode 191210 / 10 Dec 2019
Learn a useful English expression to explain you have a specific type of cough with lots of phlegm
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Have a migraine 偏头痛
Episode 191205 / 05 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English
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Have a raging temperature 发高烧
Episode 191203 / 03 Dec 2019
Learn how to say you have a high temperature
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To be my time of the month/on my monthly 来月经,来例假
Episode 191128 / 28 Nov 2019
Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle
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Have period pain 痛经
Episode 191126 / 26 Nov 2019
Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English
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Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕
Episode 191121 / 21 Nov 2019
Have you ever had the sniffles? Find out what this expression means in English
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Have pins and needles 身体局部发麻
Episode 191119 / 19 Nov 2019
Have you ever had pins and needles? Find out what this expression means in English
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Have a frog in your throat 嗓音嘶哑,说话困难
Episode 191114 / 14 Nov 2019
Have you ever had a frog in your throat? Find out what this expression means in English
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Feel peaky 面容憔悴,身体虚弱
Episode 191112 / 12 Nov 2019
Feeling peaky? Find out what it means
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Do numbers 社交媒体内容 “大受欢迎”
Episode 191107 / 07 Nov 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a very successful social media post
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Leave an Easter egg 在游戏或影片中埋下 “彩蛋”
Episode 191105 / 05 Nov 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about hidden jokes and secrets in video games and videos
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Yours sincerely vs Yours faithfully 正式邮件结尾的 “谨启”
Episode 191031 / 31 Oct 2019
Learn two different useful English expressions to close a formal email
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Re 正式信函中的 “有关、兹就”
Episode 191029 / 29 Oct 2019
Learn a useful preposition to introduce a reference in a formal email in English
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Copied (here), cc’d (here), copied in (here) 已抄送此人
Episode 191024 / 24 Oct 2019
Learn a useful way to introduce a new person in an email chain in English
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To whom it may concern 敬启者
Episode 191022 / 22 Oct 2019
Learn a useful English phrase to use at the beginning of a formal email, when you do not know the name of the person or persons you need to address it to
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Dear Sir/Madam 尊敬的先生/女士
Episode 191017 / 17 Oct 2019
Learn a useful greeting to start a formal email to someone you don’t know the name of in English
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Regards 祝好,致敬
Episode 191015 / 15 Oct 2019
Learn a useful English expression for closing a semi-formal email in a friendly way. It’s also is suitable for addressing a work colleague.
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As mentioned above/below 如前所述
Episode 191010 / 10 Oct 2019
Learn a useful phrase for referring back or forwards to information in an email
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As per our conversation 依照我们此前的谈话内容
Episode 191008 / 08 Oct 2019
Learn a useful English expression to acknowledge that something was previously agreed verbally
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Please see/find attached for more details 详情请见附件
Episode 191003 / 03 Oct 2019
Learn a useful English phrase to refer to an attachment to an email
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Forward an email 转发邮件
Episode 191001 / 01 Oct 2019
Learn a useful English expression to ask someone to send you an email they have already received
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Down the rabbit hole 掉进无底洞
Episode 190926 / 26 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a never-ending situation
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To be fried 精神极度疲惫
Episode 190924 / 24 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted
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To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输
Episode 190919 / 19 Sep 2019
A phrase which means you provide so much help to someone they don't need to even think
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To stew 独自烦恼
Episode 190917 / 17 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable
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Half-baked 考虑不周
Episode 190912 / 12 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a bad idea
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Sweeten the deal 给点甜头
Episode 190910 / 10 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe the process of making something sound more attractive
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A storm in a teacup 小题大做,大惊小怪
Episode 190905 / 05 Sep 2019
Learn a phrase for when people get angry about things that aren't important
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Take the world by storm 席卷世界 名扬四海
Episode 190903 / 03 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone or something that is suddenly very successful
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A disruptive innovation 一项颠覆性创新
Episode 190829 / 29 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about new innovative products
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Rest on your laurels 居功自傲 不求进步
Episode 190827 / 27 Aug 2019
Are you happy with what you’ve already achieved?
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Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感
Episode 190822 / 22 Aug 2019
A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement
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Deserve all the credit 功不可没
Episode 190820 / 20 Aug 2019
Learn a useful English expression used to describe when someone is the main person responsible for something
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Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下
Episode 190815 / 15 Aug 2019
A rest after a period of hard work
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Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己
Episode 190813 / 13 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people
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A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人
Episode 190808 / 08 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy
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Down to earth 接地气、务实
Episode 190806 / 06 Aug 2019
A practical phrase to describe a practical person
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Goal-oriented 目标明确
Episode 190801 / 01 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives
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One in a million 百里挑一
Episode 190730 / 30 Jul 2019
An expression to describe someone special
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Set your sights high 立志高远
Episode 190725 / 25 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase which means ‘to have high expectations of yourself’
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A go-getter 积极上进、志在必得的人
Episode 190723 / 23 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase that means ‘a driven and successful person’?
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Compare deals 货比三家
Episode 190718 / 18 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices'
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Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货
Episode 190716 / 16 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time shopping for the cheapest item
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A flash sale 限时抢购
Episode 190711 / 11 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale'
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A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人
Episode 190709 / 09 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase for someone who likes to shop online in the middle of the night
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Push through the pain 挺过痛苦
Episode 190704 / 04 Jul 2019
It's going to hurt!
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Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感
Episode 190702 / 02 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to encourage someone to exercise harder
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Bulk up 身体变壮实;事物添分量
Episode 190627 / 27 Jun 2019
Learn a fitness-related phrase
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Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼
Episode 190625 / 25 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe what happens when you work hard physically
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A gym bunny 健身迷
Episode 190620 / 20 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time in the gym
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Pump iron 举重锻炼
Episode 190618 / 18 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise
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Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂
Episode 190613 / 13 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to ‘lose weight’
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You’ve got it in the bag 稳操胜券
Episode 190611 / 11 Jun 2019
Learn a winning expression
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The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来
Episode 190606 / 06 Jun 2019
A positive phrase about the end of a difficult period
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Keep your chin up 保持干劲
Episode 190604 / 04 Jun 2019
Stay strong and motivated
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Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标,心无旁鹜
Episode 190530 / 30 May 2019
Don't get distracted by this phrase!
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Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干
Episode 190528 / 28 May 2019
Time to focus on your studies!
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Have had enough 受够了
Episode 190523 / 23 May 2019
I can’t take it any more!
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Fed up 厌烦,厌倦
Episode 190521 / 21 May 2019
A phrase to use when you’re annoyed
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Made up 欣喜不已,兴高采烈
Episode 190516 / 16 May 2019
A happy phrase
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Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂
Episode 190514 / 14 May 2019
Not just one feeling!
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Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具
Episode 190509 / 09 May 2019
What types of vehicles do we get on and get off?
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Set off 出发、启程
Episode 190507 / 07 May 2019
Are you ready to set off a journey of English learning with us?
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End up 到头来,最终到达
Episode 190502 / 02 May 2019
A phrase about the end of a journey or a final situation
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Give up 停止做一件事
Episode 190430 / 30 Apr 2019
Which bad habits would you stop doing?
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Things are looking up 情况开始好转
Episode 190425 / 25 Apr 2019
Learn an optimistic expression
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Prove difficult 做事困难
Episode 190423 / 23 Apr 2019
Is it hard or easy to do?
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Stop off 中途停留或拜访一处
Episode 190418 / 18 Apr 2019
Would you like to stop off for an English phrase?
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Firm up 敲定、落实
Episode 190416 / 16 Apr 2019
A phrase about making arrangements
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Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍
Episode 190411 / 11 Apr 2019
What's the difference between these two phrases?
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Get in and get out 上下车
Episode 190409 / 09 Apr 2019
Get in the ...?
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Get held up 受阻无法前进
Episode 190404 / 04 Apr 2019
It can be frustrating to get held up
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Pencil in 暂定
Episode 190402 / 02 Apr 2019
A phrase based on a common writing tool
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Check out 去看看
Episode 190328 / 28 Mar 2019
Check out what this useful phrase means
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Spring into action 立刻行动起来
Episode 190326 / 26 Mar 2019
Stand by to learn a new phrase!
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Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒
Episode 190321 / 21 Mar 2019
We’re totally besotted with Today’s Phrase
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Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人
Episode 190319 / 19 Mar 2019
Have you ever fallen for anyone?
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Be loved up 恩恩爱爱
Episode 190314 / 14 Mar 2019
An informal phrase about being in love
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End it with someone 结束一段感情
Episode 190312 / 12 Mar 2019
An expression about ending a relationship
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Settle down 安顿下来
Episode 190307 / 07 Mar 2019
Are you tired of being on the road?
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Grow apart 渐渐疏远
Episode 190305 / 05 Mar 2019
Don’t grow apart
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Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度
Episode 190228 / 28 Feb 2019
An expression about the way to treat someone
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Get over someone 忘记一个人
Episode 190226 / 26 Feb 2019
Move on with your life
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To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往
Episode 190221 / 21 Feb 2019
Are you seeing anyone?
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Ask someone out 请人出来约会
Episode 190219 / 19 Feb 2019
Are you interested in going on a date with me?
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Pig out 大吃特吃
Episode 190214 / 14 Feb 2019
What do you like to pig out on?
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As happy as a pig in muck 乐不可支
Episode 190212 / 12 Feb 2019
Are you as happy as a pig in muck?
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Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了
Episode 190131 / 31 Jan 2019
When might pigs fly? Probably never
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Make a pig’s ear of something 搞得一团糟
Episode 190129 / 29 Jan 2019
Let’s hope you don’t make a pig’s ear of the Year of the Pig!
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Stick to something 坚持下去,信守承诺
Episode 190124 / 24 Jan 2019
Never give up!
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Give something a go 试一把
Episode 190122 / 22 Jan 2019
Don’t be afraid to try new things!
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Take up 开始参与新活动
Episode 190117 / 17 Jan 2019
Are you interested in starting a new hobby?
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Order a takeaway 订外卖
Episode 190115 / 15 Jan 2019
What to do if you want to stay at home and not cook
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Eat in or take away 堂食或外带
Episode 190110 / 10 Jan 2019
Where would you normally eat the food you’ve bought?
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Go off 食物变质
Episode 190108 / 08 Jan 2019
When food turns bad
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Have a look around 四处看看
Episode 190103 / 03 Jan 2019
Find out what this phrase means!
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Meet up with 与人见面
Episode 190101 / 01 Jan 2019
To get together
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Out of shape 身材走形
Episode 181227 / 27 Dec 2018
An expression related to body and health
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Wolf down 狼吞虎咽
Episode 181225 / 25 Dec 2018
You eat too fast!
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Go over 仔细检查
Episode 181220 / 20 Dec 2018
Could you please look at this document again?
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Personal best 个人最好成绩
Episode 181218 / 18 Dec 2018
How fast can you run?
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Hit the books 做功课、看书
Episode 181213 / 13 Dec 2018
It’s time to study
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As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫
Episode 181211 / 11 Dec 2018
How do we use this expression?
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Rub someone up the wrong way 把某人惹怒
Episode 181206 / 06 Dec 2018
Don’t stroke a cat the wrong way!
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Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素
Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018
Describing a unique character!
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Learn something by heart 牢记于心
Episode 181129 / 29 Nov 2018
Are you able to say it without looking?
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Pull an all-nighter 开夜车
Episode 181127 / 27 Nov 2018
Do you often stay up late?
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Push yourself 突破自我
Episode 181122 / 22 Nov 2018
Try a little harder!
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Cram for 考前抱佛脚
Episode 181120 / 20 Nov 2018
Don’t leave it till the last minute!
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Work out 锻炼身体
Episode 181115 / 15 Nov 2018
Time to hit the gym!
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Call a spade a spade 实话实说
Episode 181113 / 13 Nov 2018
Speak up!
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Square the circle 做不可能的事情
Episode 181108 / 08 Nov 2018
It’s almost impossible to do!
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A chequered past 好坏参半的过去
Episode 181106 / 06 Nov 2018
What did this person do?
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Want for nothing 要什么有什么
Episode 181101 / 01 Nov 2018
What kind of life is this expression used to describe?
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Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物
Episode 181030 / 30 Oct 2018
Be prepared for a surprise!
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Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休
Episode 181025 / 25 Oct 2018
An animal phrase to describe a human situation
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Crisis averted 危机已解除
Episode 181023 / 23 Oct 2018
A phrase used to express relief
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A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友
Episode 181018 / 18 Oct 2018
Does this phrase have anything to do with weather?
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Live in clover 养尊处优
Episode 181016 / 16 Oct 2018
A life of comfort and luxury
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The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步
Episode 181011 / 11 Oct 2018
What a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black!
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Train your sights on something 立志做
Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018
Aim to learn a new English expression today!
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Be streets ahead 遥遥领先
Episode 181004 / 04 Oct 2018
Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase
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Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足
Episode 181002 / 02 Oct 2018
Will this spoil the pudding?
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The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物
Episode 180927 / 27 Sep 2018
Are you good at mixing with people?
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The third degree 严厉盘问
Episode 180925 / 25 Sep 2018
Do you get the third degree?
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Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习
Episode 180920 / 20 Sep 2018
Put your best foot forward!
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Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬,身负难任
Episode 180918 / 18 Sep 2018
To be in a difficult position where you have a lot of responsibility
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Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热,摇摆不定
Episode 180913 / 13 Sep 2018
Make up your mind!
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Lock horns 争论不休
Episode 180911 / 11 Sep 2018
What a fight!
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Talk of the devil 说曹操,曹操就到
Episode 180906 / 06 Sep 2018
Here she comes!
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Rain on your parade 泼冷水
Episode 180904 / 04 Sep 2018
My plans are ruined!
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When reality bites 当现实给了你一巴掌的时候
Episode 180830 / 30 Aug 2018
When you finally have to face reality
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The sands of time 时间的流沙
Episode 180828 / 28 Aug 2018
Time is running out!
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Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际
Episode 180823 / 23 Aug 2018
A word which means someone’s distracted or daydreaming
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Too many cooks spoil the broth 厨子太多烧坏汤,人多误事
Episode 180821 / 21 Aug 2018
The more the merrier?
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Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度
Episode 180816 / 16 Aug 2018
Are you too optimistic?
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Too hot to handle 过于棘手,难以掌控
Episode 180814 / 14 Aug 2018
Too difficult or dangerous to tackle
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Place in the sun 好境遇
Episode 180809 / 09 Aug 2018
A phrase which describes being in a desirable position
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To swim upstream 逆流而上
Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018
Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?
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Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑
Episode 180802 / 02 Aug 2018
Did you go to the beach this summer?
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Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈,喜不自胜
Episode 180731 / 31 Jul 2018
An expression that means someone is feeling very happy
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Indian Summer 秋老虎
Episode 180726 / 26 Jul 2018
This phrase does not have anything to do India
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Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴
Episode 180724 / 24 Jul 2018
Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin
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Brain food 健脑食品
Episode 180719 / 19 Jul 2018
This phrase could show you how to improve your mental capabilities
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To have no appetite for something 对事物“不感冒”
Episode 180717 / 17 Jul 2018
Learn the meaning of this phrase here
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Fall from grace 失去人心
Episode 180712 / 12 Jul 2018
What happens when you do something bad?
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A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱
Episode 180710 / 10 Jul 2018
Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger
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To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻
Episode 180705 / 05 Jul 2018
Learn this phrase if you know someone who does not listen to what you say
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Someone likes the sound of their own voice 以自我为中心,滔滔不绝
Episode 180703 / 03 Jul 2018
Is it bad to like the sound of your own voice?
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Have seen better days 今非昔比 光彩不再
Episode 180628 / 28 Jun 2018
Use this phrase to describe something that is no longer new
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To tick all the boxes 满足所有的要求 符合所有的标准
Episode 180626 / 26 Jun 2018
Use this phrase when you meet all the necessary requirements
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Keep your wits about you! 保持头脑清醒 随机应变
Episode 180621 / 21 Jun 2018
Are you ready to react to an unexpected situation? Learn a phrase which describes this
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Fall by the wayside 半途而废
Episode 180619 / 19 Jun 2018
This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through
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Name and shame 点名批评
Episode 180614 / 14 Jun 2018
A useful phrase for when you want to openly criticise a person
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A chip off the old block 相貌品性酷似父母
Episode 180612 / 12 Jun 2018
Learn a way to say you are similar to your parents
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Food for thought “精神食粮”引人深思
Episode 180607 / 07 Jun 2018
A phrase that will leave you thinking
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The upper hand 占据上风
Episode 180605 / 05 Jun 2018
A phrase to say you are in control
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To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙
Episode 180531 / 31 May 2018
use your opponent's technique against them
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To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己
Episode 180529 / 29 May 2018
To enter or remain in a balanced state
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Business as usual 一切照旧
Episode 180524 / 24 May 2018
Things are the same as always
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Flesh and blood 血肉之亲
Episode 180522 / 22 May 2018
A phrase referring to a member of your family
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Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐
Episode 180517 / 17 May 2018
To combine work with social activities
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As safe as houses 非常安全
Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018
An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure
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Get down to business 言归正传
Episode 180510 / 10 May 2018
Let’s talk about what matters most
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To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处
Episode 180508 / 08 May 2018
A phrase about upsetting someone
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To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门
Episode 180503 / 03 May 2018
It is important to take the first step
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To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束
Episode 180501 / 01 May 2018
Free of all commitments
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To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽
Episode 180426 / 26 Apr 2018
To abandon a difficult situation
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Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力
Episode 180424 / 24 Apr 2018
A phrase that means someone cannot act freely as he or she wants
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To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾
Episode 180419 / 19 Apr 2018
What food do you enjoy?
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To pull your finger out 加把劲
Episode 180417 / 17 Apr 2018
A phrase which means to start to do more work or make more effort
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To have the Midas touch 拥有“点石成金”的赚钱本领
Episode 180412 / 12 Apr 2018
Can you turn stone into gold?
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A pipe dream 白日梦
Episode 180410 / 10 Apr 2018
In your dreams!
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A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明
Episode 180405 / 05 Apr 2018
A statement that shows someone or something is in a healthy state
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A change is as good as a rest 调换工作益如休息
Episode 180403 / 03 Apr 2018
It’s good to change your environment once in a while
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To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防
Episode 180329 / 29 Mar 2018
A surprising phrase!
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Yes-man 唯命是从的人;好好先生
Episode 180327 / 27 Mar 2018
Someone who always says yes to impress their superior
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To come down to the wire 直到最后一刻才见分晓
Episode 180322 / 22 Mar 2018
A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment
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Cutthroat 竞争激烈
Episode 180320 / 20 Mar 2018
A word which means competition is fierce
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To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径
Episode 180315 / 15 Mar 2018
It's not always best to take the easiest path
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Corner the market 垄断市场
Episode 180313 / 13 Mar 2018
Learn an English phrase related to business
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