每種語言，都有著它獨特的魅力，英語中的俚語其實就如同漢語的詩詞，內涵深厚，表達真切。可是學英語的你，真的會用這些俚語嗎......

簡單舉例一些，大家共同學習哦

1. Be in the air 將要發生的事情

(The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.)

Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

2. Clear the air 消除誤會

(To settle a dispute and restore good relations)

Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we've cleared the air now.

3. Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴

(To be very expensive)

Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don't think I'm going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

4. A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

(Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided)

Example: You mustn't lend Tim money, he's a bad egg. You'll never see him or your money again!

5. In the Bag 穩操勝券

(Said of an achievement which is secure)

Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

海派英語照亮你前行的路

6. In the balance 未知的，不可預測的

(Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable)

Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough。

7. Drive a hard bargain 極力討價還價

(To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions)

Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

8. Ring a bell 看上去或聽起來非常熟悉

(To look, sound or seem familiar)

Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

9. Tighten one's belt 節衣縮食

(To cut down on spending because there is less income than before)

Example: Now you are out of work, you'll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.

10. Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鳥

(To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately)

Example: Since I'd gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.

11. Be in a black mood 情緒極差

(To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her)

Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.

12. New blood 新成員

(New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas)

Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.

13. Feeling blue 感到無精打采

(Feeling sad or depressed)

Example: She's feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.

14. Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相

(To find out the truth about something)

Example: I'm trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.

15. A piece of cake 輕鬆的事

(Something which is very easy to do)

Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It's a piece of cake.

在這裡放飛自己，盡情的去釋放

16. Pay a call 拜訪

(To visit somebody)

Example: As we're in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven't seen them for ages.

17. By chance 偶然，意外的

(Unexpectedly; with no prior planning)

Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall.

18. Round the clock 夜以繼日的

(To do something continuously, without a break or pause)

Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.

19. Keep one's cool 保持冷靜

(To stay calm in a difficult situation)

Example: If the traffic is jamed, the only thing to do is keep your cool, or get out of the car and walk!

20. In a tight corner 處於困境

(In an extremely difficult situation)

Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.

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