摘要:( the time after the place is closed ... ) After hours is the time after an office or a bar is closed. Example: "Sorry, we don't see patients after hours." Another example: "What are you doing to[阅读全文]

摘要:( recommend that you not do that ... ) To advise against it is to recommend that one not do it. Example: "Do you recommend that I talk with the boss?" Reply: "I would advise against it."[阅读全文]

摘要:( speak to someone in the manner that is expected ... ) To address someone as something is to talk to that person respectfully considering who he is. Example: "I'm not one of your college friends.[阅读全文]

摘要:( a person has been hurt, then something is said which makes that person feel even worse ... ) To hurt a person and then speak rudely is to add insult to injury. Example: "First he drives into my ca[阅读全文]

摘要:( act like one is better or more important than others ... ) A person who is acting high and mighty is acting like she is better than other people. Example: "What are you acting so high and mighty a[阅读全文]

摘要:( it will apply to all; all will be affected by it ... ) Across the board means it applies to everyone evenly. Example: "We will have a 10 percent pay cut across the board."[阅读全文]

摘要:( make a record to confirm that one received it ... ) You acknowledge receipt of something when you let another know that you got it. Example: "As soon as you get the package, please call me to ac[阅读全文]

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:( 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]