摘要:( that person cannot be suspected ... ) One who cannot be suspected because of position or reputation is above suspicion. Example: "In this case, no one person is above suspicion. Not even the presi[阅读全文]

摘要:( better than most ... ) Something which is above average is better than most of the others, though still not really good. Example: "Are you a very good tennis player?" Reply: "I'm above average.[阅读全文]

摘要:( one does more work than is required ... ) Above and beyond the call of duty describes work done which was more than required. Example: "What that police officer did to save her life was above and[阅读全文]

摘要:( good advice; you will listen to this advice if you are smart ... ) A word to the wise is a suggestion that is very important to follow. Example: "Here's a word to the wise: Do not go down that st[阅读全文]

摘要:( something which gives you confidence and strength ... ) A shot in the arm is something that gives you the strength and energy too continue. Example: "We were really falling apart, but that goal ga[阅读全文]

摘要:( a general rule which is good to follow ... ) A rule of thumb is not exactly a rule, it is more like a good idea. Example: "I don't invite people to my home unless I know them well, as a rule of t[阅读全文]

摘要:( a person who keeps moving does not get stuck ... ) A rolling stone gathers no moss means it is best to keep moving and not stay too long in one place. Example: "Why don't you get married and have[阅读全文]

摘要:( a feeling of excitement moving in one or from one person to another ... ) A ripple or excitement describes the feeling that one has of excitement moving outside and inside of oneself. Example: "On[阅读全文]

摘要:( a fun way to refer to a person coming to an older age ... ) A ripe old age is a fun way to say that the person has come to a healthy old age. Example: "At the ripe old age of 45, I feel like I am[阅读全文]

摘要:1.Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。 2.God helps those who help themselves. 天助自助者 3.Easier said than done. 说起来容易做起来难。 4.Where there is a will,there is a way. 有志者事竟成。 5.One fals[阅读全文]

摘要:( very strong and independent ... ) A person who is always strong and supports others is a pillar of strength. Example: "My mother is a pillar of strength."[阅读全文]

摘要:( a scream so loud and high-pitched that it hurts to hear it ... ) A piercing scream is the sound made when a person yells very loud and high-pitched. Example: "I was walking down Broad Street when[阅读全文]

摘要:( wanting to participate ... ) A piece of the action is some particiption in what the others are doing. Example: "I heard you guys are going to play a joke on Jim. I want a piece of the action." Wh[阅读全文]

摘要:( a small amount; not a lot ... ) A little bit is a small amount; it is not a lot. Example: "Are you hungry?" Reply: "A little bit. You?"[阅读全文]

摘要:( a small amount of work ... ) A lick of work is a little bit of work. Example: "He was born wealthy, and he has never done a lick of work in his life."[阅读全文]

摘要:( a question asked when one is looking for a certain answer ... ) A leading question is a question that one asks when one is looking for a certain answer. Example: "That is a leading question. I am[阅读全文]

摘要:( one last try before one quits ... ) A last ditch effort is one last effort you make to try to succeed. Example: "I thought for sure we would lose but we made one last ditch effort and tied the gam[阅读全文]

摘要:( you do it because you love it ... ) A labor of love is something that you do because you love to do it. Example: "You don't mind taking care of that dog?" Reply: "It is a labor of love." A lab[阅读全文]

摘要:( a fact that everyone knows; it is known to be true by most people ... ) A known fact is a fact that many people know to be true. Example: "That guy is a ganster? Are you sure?" Reply: "Of course[阅读全文]

摘要:( it is very close to happening ... ) The thing which is a hearbeat away is very close to happening. Example: "If the president dies, who becomes the new president?" Reply: "The vice president. He[阅读全文]