摘要:( order a product and wait for it to arrive before giving to customer ... ) To back order is to order some product which is not available right away. Example: "We don't have them in your size today[阅读全文]

摘要:( now; right now; for now ... ) The present time is now. Example: "Are you hiring new people?" Reply: "Not at the present time." Not at the present time tells you that the thing may happen at a f[阅读全文]

摘要:( it is very popular right now; everyone is talking about it ... ) If everyone wants to do or have that thing, it is all the rage. Example: "Do you like this scarf? It is all the rage." Another exa[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:( the result will be good ... ) People say it is all for the best when they want to believe that thing will turn out well and the result will be good. Example: "Did you hear they broke up?" Reply:[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:( 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 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:( 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:( the child who is similar to his parent ... ) A chip off the old block is the child who is similar to the parent. Example: "Did you meet Bill's son at the picnic yesterday? He's just like Bill!"[阅读全文]

摘要:The genetic code of two of the most deadly cancers has been cracked by British scientists in a world first that opens up a whole new era in the treatment for the disease. 英国科学家日前破译了两种最致命[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:( accept that everything has a bad as well as a good side ... ) "You have to take the good with the bad" (proverb) says that everything in life has both good and bad side, so you have to accept bot[阅读全文]

摘要:( home gives us a special feeling that nothing else can give us ... ) "There's no place like home" (proverb) says that home gives us a special feeling that no other place can give us; home is the[阅读全文]

摘要:( you have to make noise if you want to get things done ... ) "The squeeky wheel get's the oil " says that people who complain and make the most noise are more likely to get what they want. Exampl[阅读全文]

摘要:( meaning to do the right thing is no good excuse if you did the wrong thing anyway ... ) "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" (proverb) says that sometimes we do the wrong thing even t[阅读全文]

摘要:( we tend to want things that belong to other people ... ) "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" says that other situations always seem better than the ones we are in. Exampl[阅读全文]

摘要:万事开头难( Everything is easier once you have already started; getting started is the hardest part ... ) "The first step is always the hardest" (proverb) says that beginning a project is the harde[阅读全文]