摘要:( have a lot of it ... ) You are "swimming in" something when you have a lot of that thing. Example: "Do you have any ketchup left?" Reply: "We are swimming in it."[阅读全文]

摘要:( talking badly about you ... ) To "bad mouth" someone when is to say bad things about that person. Example: "You are one of my best friends. I would never bad mouth you." You bad mouth a person[阅读全文]

摘要:( one is seen again after being gone for a long time ... ) A person who is communication after not being seen for a while is "back in circulation". Example: "John, where have you been? It is good[阅读全文]

摘要:Private: adj. 个人的，私有的，含有明显的隐私意味，不愿公之于众的。 Those are my father’s private papers.那些都是我父亲的私人文件。 非国有的： a program to turn many of the state companies to private[阅读全文]

摘要:( no more joking; I am going to speak seriously now ... ) When some people have been joking, but one wants to speak seriously, he can begin that by saying all kidding aside. Example: "All kidding as[阅读全文]

摘要:( only for members of our family ... ) All in the family means that this is not for people who are not in our family. Example: "I'm going to tell you about your uncle, but let's keep this all in t[阅读全文]

摘要:( unhurt; without injury; undamaged; alive ... ) All in one piece means alive, healthy and unhurt. Example: "Be careful. I want you home all in one piece."[阅读全文]

摘要:( well; strong; not dead; still fighting ... ) Alive and kicking means that one is still fighting and has not quit. Example: "How is your grandfather doing?" Reply: "He is alive and kicking."[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:( 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:( 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 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 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:( 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:( people who need things are often polite and act like friends ... ) A friend in need is a friend indeed says that people often act friendly when they want to get something from us. Example: "Hey bu[阅读全文]

摘要:( an example which makes clear what you are trying to communicate ... ) A case in point is an example which makes clear what you want to express. Example: "Jane called. She will be late for this mor[阅读全文]

摘要:( one who succeeds in a small area where there is little competition ... ) A big fish in a small pond is a one who stays where there is little competition. Example: "He's just a big frog in a small[阅读全文]

摘要:( one who succeeds in a small area where there is little competition ... ) A big fish in a small pond is a person who lives in a place where there is little competition. Example: "He's just a big f[阅读全文]

摘要:( young; innocent; not experienced; vulnerable ... ) A babe in the woods is a young person who is not experienced. Example: "What do you know? You are just a babe in the woods." Like a baby animal[阅读全文]

摘要:( you can show people how do do things, but people must help themselves ... ) "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" (proverb) says that you can give people what they need to[阅读全文]