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Some slangs in english ,pretty useful

657 views. 2009-10-26 12:51

1) let's call it a day  
       用于宣布结束一天的工作,且暗示对工作绩效表示满意,理解为"今天就到这儿吧"  (六级卷)
 
2)to let one's hair down    指轻松、自然,或把心里的话说出来 (网站)
    eg1:   The president has to make so many official appearances that he seldom gets a chance to let his
              hair  down and  enjoy life like ordinary people.
    eg2:   Sally, we've been good friends for a long time. But lately I get the idea you are very much upset
              with me. I wish  you'd let your hair down and tell me what's wrong to make you feel this way.
 
3)   john   厕所     ( eg:   I have to go to the john. Wait for me in the car.  ) 
 
4)  spring for    请客     (eg:   Let me spring for dinner.)      
 
5)  come clean    全盘托出,招供   (eg:   The criminal decided to come clean. ) 
 
6)   third wheel    累赘,电灯泡   (eg:   You two go on ahead. I don't want to be a third wheel.)

7)  take a shine to   有好感  (eg:   He really likes you. There are very few people he takes a shine to right away.)

8)    Watch your back   小心背后“有鬼” (eg:I mean someone might say you said something you didn't--you need to watch your back.)




Post comment Comment (3 replies)

Reply Samaritan 2009-10-26 13:05
They are useful.
Reply wying1129 2009-10-26 16:05
Useful material
Reply Jacken.yang 2009-10-26 16:27
Good words.
Thanks for sharing!

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