Use Knock Your Socks Off in a Sentence

  • More haste, less speed 欲速则不达

    More haste, less speed 欲速则不达

    Episode 220104 / 04 Jan 2022

    Don't rush this saying

  • No sooner said than done 说干就干

    No sooner said than done 说干就干

    Episode 211230 / 30 Dec 2021

    A phrase to use right now!

  • Beat the clock 争分夺秒,赶着点完成任务

    Beat the clock 争分夺秒,赶着点完成任务

    Episode 211228 / 28 Dec 2021

    A phrase about speed

  • By leaps and bounds 突飞猛进

    By leaps and bounds 突飞猛进

    Episode 211223 / 23 Dec 2021

    A phrase about quick progression

  • Before the ink is dry 协议好的事很快生变;尘埃未定

    Before the ink is dry 协议好的事很快生变;尘埃未定

    Episode 211221 / 21 Dec 2021

    The ink is still wet in this expression

  • A shrinking violet 羞怯腼腆的人

    A shrinking violet 羞怯腼腆的人

    Episode 211216 / 16 Dec 2021

    A shy phrase

  • Creature of habit 习惯性动物,一成不变的人

    Creature of habit 习惯性动物,一成不变的人

    Episode 211214 / 14 Dec 2021

    What kind of creature are you?

  • Happy camper 心满意足的人,乐天派

    Happy camper 心满意足的人,乐天派

    Episode 211209 / 09 Dec 2021

    Are you a happy camper?

  • Be in a class of one's own 无与伦比,出类拔萃

    Be in a class of one's own 无与伦比,出类拔萃

    Episode 211207 / 07 Dec 2021

    Who do you know who is in a class of their own?

  • Larger than life 非同凡响,耀眼夺目

    Larger than life 非同凡响,耀眼夺目

    Episode 211202 / 02 Dec 2021

    Who do you know who is larger than life?

  • Generous to a fault 非常慷慨大方

    Generous to a fault 非常慷慨大方

    Episode 211130 / 30 Nov 2021

    A generous expression

  • Live wire 精力充沛的人

    Live wire 精力充沛的人

    Episode 211125 / 25 Nov 2021

    A lively phrase

  • Goody-goody 道貌岸然、讨好卖乖的人

    Goody-goody 道貌岸然、讨好卖乖的人

    Episode 211123 / 23 Nov 2021

    What kind of person is a goody-goody?

  • Wet blanket 扫兴的人

    Wet blanket 扫兴的人

    Episode 211118 / 18 Nov 2021

    Who is a wet blanket?

  • Give the shirt off one's back 倾囊相助,尽力帮忙

    Give the shirt off one's back 倾囊相助,尽力帮忙

    Episode 211116 / 16 Nov 2021

    A phrase about giving

  • Mover and shaker 举足轻重、有号召力的人

    Mover and shaker 举足轻重、有号召力的人

    Episode 211111 / 11 Nov 2021

    An influential phrase

  • Lone wolf 独来独往、不合群的人

    Lone wolf 独来独往、不合群的人

    Episode 211109 / 09 Nov 2021

    Are you a lone wolf?

  • Not have a bad bone in one's body 一点坏心眼都没有,心地善良

    Not have a bad bone in one's body 一点坏心眼都没有,心地善良

    Episode 211104 / 04 Nov 2021

    An expression for someone good

  • Eager beaver 工作卖力的人

    Eager beaver 工作卖力的人

    Episode 211102 / 02 Nov 2021

    An enthusiastic phrase

  • Not a hair out of place 衣冠整洁,一丝不乱

    Not a hair out of place 衣冠整洁,一丝不乱

    Episode 211028 / 28 Oct 2021

    A neat expression!

  • Know-it-all 自以为无所不知的人

    Know-it-all 自以为无所不知的人

    Episode 211026 / 26 Oct 2021

    A word for show-offs!

  • Blind you with science 用专业术语唬人

    Blind you with science 用专业术语唬人

    Episode 211021 / 21 Oct 2021

    What does 'blind you with science' mean?

  • Chalk something up to experience 当是经验教训

    Chalk something up to experience 当是经验教训

    Episode 211019 / 19 Oct 2021

    What have you chalked up to experience?

  • Make a mental note 记在心里

    Make a mental note 记在心里

    Episode 211014 / 14 Oct 2021

    How good is your memory?

  • Pick someone's brains 请教某人

    Pick someone's brains 请教某人

    Episode 211012 / 12 Oct 2021

    Whose brains do you pick?

  • It's all Greek to me 我完全不懂

    It's all Greek to me 我完全不懂

    Episode 211007 / 07 Oct 2021

    Is it all Greek to you?

  • Walk before one can run 循序渐进

    Walk before one can run 循序渐进

    Episode 211005 / 05 Oct 2021

    Do you think it's good to walk before you can run?

  • Quick/slow on the uptake 领悟很快/慢

    Quick/slow on the uptake 领悟很快/慢

    Episode 210930 / 30 Sep 2021

    Are you quick or slow on the uptake?

  • Cover a lot of ground 涉及面广

    Cover a lot of ground 涉及面广

    Episode 210928 / 28 Sep 2021

    Who do you know who covers a lot of ground?

  • Knowledge is power 知识就是力量

    Knowledge is power 知识就是力量

    Episode 210923 / 23 Sep 2021

    Do you think knowledge is power?

  • Take a leaf out of someone's book 以某人为榜样

    Take a leaf out of someone's book 以某人为榜样

    Episode 210921 / 21 Sep 2021

    A bookish phrase

  • Low-hanging fruit 容易实现的目标

    Low-hanging fruit 容易实现的目标

    Episode 210916 / 16 Sep 2021

    Pick this phrase!

  • Can't make head nor tail of something 一头雾水

    Can't make head nor tail of something 一头雾水

    Episode 210914 / 14 Sep 2021

    What can't you understand?

  • Know something back to front 了如指掌

    Know something back to front 了如指掌

    Episode 210909 / 09 Sep 2021

    What do you know back to front?

  • Might-have-been 本来可能发生的事情

    Might-have-been 本来可能发生的事情

    Episode 210907 / 07 Sep 2021

    What might-have-been do you always think about?

  • Not know where to put oneself 非常尴尬;局促不安

    Not know where to put oneself 非常尴尬;局促不安

    Episode 210902 / 02 Sep 2021

    Do you get really embarrassed?

  • Get the hang of something 学会做某事,掌握窍门

    Get the hang of something 学会做某事,掌握窍门

    Episode 210831 / 31 Aug 2021

    Getting the hang of this?

  • Once bitten, twice shy 一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳

    Once bitten, twice shy 一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳

    Episode 210826 / 26 Aug 2021

    A saying about learning a lesson

  • Sadder but wiser 经一事,长一智

    Sadder but wiser 经一事,长一智

    Episode 210824 / 24 Aug 2021

    What left you sadder but wiser?

  • Rue the day 后悔莫及

    Rue the day 后悔莫及

    Episode 210819 / 19 Aug 2021

    When did you last rue the day?

  • Have second thoughts 重新考虑

    Have second thoughts 重新考虑

    Episode 210817 / 17 Aug 2021

    A phrase to make you think

  • Close the stable door after the horse has bolted 为时已晚

    Close the stable door after the horse has bolted 为时已晚

    Episode 210812 / 12 Aug 2021

    An expression about being too late!

  • Get in on the ground floor 抢占先机,先下手为强

    Get in on the ground floor 抢占先机,先下手为强

    Episode 210810 / 10 Aug 2021

    Do you like to get in on the ground floor?

  • Off the wall 荒诞离奇

    Off the wall 荒诞离奇

    Episode 210805 / 05 Aug 2021

    Do you like strange things?

  • Wipe the floor with someone 让某人一败涂地

    Wipe the floor with someone 让某人一败涂地

    Episode 210803 / 03 Aug 2021

    When did you last wipe the floor with someone?

  • A roof over one's head 栖身之所,住处

    A roof over one's head 栖身之所,住处

    Episode 210729 / 29 Jul 2021

    When did you last need a roof over your head?

  • Go through the mill 饱受磨炼,饱尝辛酸

    Go through the mill 饱受磨炼,饱尝辛酸

    Episode 210727 / 27 Jul 2021

    Describing a difficult time

  • Hit a/the wall 达到极限

    Hit a/the wall 达到极限

    Episode 210722 / 22 Jul 2021

    A phrase that's run out of energy!

  • Face up to one's fears 克服恐惧

    Face up to one's fears 克服恐惧

    Episode 210720 / 20 Jul 2021

    When did you have to face your fears?

  • Lose one's nerve 惊慌失措

    Lose one's nerve 惊慌失措

    Episode 210715 / 15 Jul 2021

    When did you have to be brave?

  • Brave something out 勇敢面对,坚持到底

    Brave something out 勇敢面对,坚持到底

    Episode 210713 / 13 Jul 2021

    A phrase with courage

  • True grit 坚韧不拔

    True grit 坚韧不拔

    Episode 210708 / 08 Jul 2021

    A gritty phrase!

  • Like ships that pass in the night 一面之缘,擦肩而过

    Like ships that pass in the night 一面之缘,擦肩而过

    Episode 210706 / 06 Jul 2021

    Are you like ships that pass in the night with someone?

  • Get the show on the road 开始行动

    Get the show on the road 开始行动

    Episode 210701 / 01 Jul 2021

    Start learning a new phrase

  • Beach bum 海滩客

    Beach bum 海滩客

    Episode 210629 / 29 Jun 2021

    A seaside phrase

  • A home from home 像家一样令人自在的地方

    A home from home 像家一样令人自在的地方

    Episode 210624 / 24 Jun 2021

    Where is your home from home?

  • A country mile 距离遥远;差远了

    A country mile 距离遥远;差远了

    Episode 210622 / 22 Jun 2021

    What is far away from you?

  • At the crack of dawn 破晓时分,一大早

    At the crack of dawn 破晓时分,一大早

    Episode 210617 / 17 Jun 2021

    What time do you get up?

  • Hit the road 出发,上路

    Hit the road 出发,上路

    Episode 210615 / 15 Jun 2021

    What time are you leaving?

  • Recharge one's batteries 养精蓄锐

    Recharge one's batteries 养精蓄锐

    Episode 210610 / 10 Jun 2021

    Do you need to relax?

  • Off the beaten track 人迹罕至的,偏远的

    Off the beaten track 人迹罕至的,偏远的

    Episode 210608 / 08 Jun 2021

    Do you like going off the beaten track?

  • Get away from it all 抛开烦恼去度假

    Get away from it all 抛开烦恼去度假

    Episode 210603 / 03 Jun 2021

    Do you need a holiday?

  • Grin from ear to ear 笑开了花,咧嘴大笑

    Grin from ear to ear 笑开了花,咧嘴大笑

    Episode 210601 / 01 Jun 2021

    A phrase to smile about

  • Split one's sides 笑破肚皮

    Split one's sides 笑破肚皮

    Episode 210527 / 27 May 2021

    What do you find funny?

  • Sink one's teeth into something 全身心投入

    Sink one's teeth into something 全身心投入

    Episode 210525 / 25 May 2021

    What would you like to sink your teeth into?

  • Burst out laughing 放声大笑

    Burst out laughing 放声大笑

    Episode 210520 / 20 May 2021

    A funny phrase

  • A happy place 快乐之地,乐园

    A happy place 快乐之地,乐园

    Episode 210518 / 18 May 2021

    A happy phrase

  • Beyond a joke 不可理喻,非常过分

    Beyond a joke 不可理喻,非常过分

    Episode 210513 / 13 May 2021

    An unfunny phrase

  • Go into overdrive 加倍努力,加紧工作

    Go into overdrive 加倍努力,加紧工作

    Episode 210511 / 11 May 2021

    Do you need to work hard?

  • Like a cat on a hot tin roof 像热锅上的蚂蚁一般,坐立不安

    Like a cat on a hot tin roof 像热锅上的蚂蚁一般,坐立不安

    Episode 210506 / 06 May 2021

    What makes you anxious?

  • Dig deep 倾力出资;倾尽全力

    Dig deep 倾力出资;倾尽全力

    Episode 210504 / 04 May 2021

    Learn a phrase that involves effort

  • Like pulling teeth 非常困难

    Like pulling teeth 非常困难

    Episode 210429 / 29 Apr 2021

    A painful phrase

  • A shot in the arm 一剂强心针

    A shot in the arm 一剂强心针

    Episode 210427 / 27 Apr 2021

    What can give you a boost?

  • Throw caution to the wind 不顾风险

    Throw caution to the wind 不顾风险

    Episode 210422 / 22 Apr 2021

    A risky English phrase

  • Drop a clanger 说错话,做蠢事

    Drop a clanger 说错话,做蠢事

    Episode 210420 / 20 Apr 2021

    Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake?

  • April showers bring May flowers 苦尽甘来

    April showers bring May flowers 苦尽甘来

    Episode 210415 / 15 Apr 2021

    Learn an interesting English proverb

  • One swallow doesn't make a summer 孤燕不成夏

    One swallow doesn't make a summer 孤燕不成夏

    Episode 210413 / 13 Apr 2021

    Learn an interesting English saying

  • Make headway 取得进展

    Make headway 取得进展

    Episode 210408 / 08 Apr 2021

    Do you like making headway?

  • Get your head down 集中全部精力;躺下睡觉

    Get your head down 集中全部精力;躺下睡觉

    Episode 210406 / 06 Apr 2021

    Learn a hard-working phrase

  • Garden-variety 非常普通

    Garden-variety 非常普通

    Episode 210401 / 01 Apr 2021

    How do you say that something is nothing out of the ordinary?

  • Head in the clouds 心不在焉,胡思乱想

    Head in the clouds 心不在焉,胡思乱想

    Episode 210330 / 30 Mar 2021

    Do you feel unfocused?

  • March to the beat of a different drum 独树一帜,标新立异

    March to the beat of a different drum 独树一帜,标新立异

    Episode 210325 / 25 Mar 2021

    Do you do things in a different way to other people?

  • Beware the ides of March 谨防危险,千万小心

    Beware the ides of March 谨防危险,千万小心

    Episode 210323 / 23 Mar 2021

    When did something go wrong for you?

  • Spring something on someone 冷不防地问某人

    Spring something on someone 冷不防地问某人

    Episode 210318 / 18 Mar 2021

    When did someone last spring something on you?

  • Steal a march on someone 先发制人

    Steal a march on someone 先发制人

    Episode 210316 / 16 Mar 2021

    Have you ever gained the advantage over someone?

  • Mother Nature 大自然,自然界

    Mother Nature 大自然,自然界

    Episode 210311 / 11 Mar 2021

    A personified phrase for nature

  • Have the last laugh 笑到最后

    Have the last laugh 笑到最后

    Episode 210309 / 09 Mar 2021

    Is this a funny phrase?

  • Watch the clock 看时间等下班

    Watch the clock 看时间等下班

    Episode 210304 / 04 Mar 2021

    It's time to learn a new phrase

  • Can't see the wood for the trees 见木不见林

    Can't see the wood for the trees 见木不见林

    Episode 210302 / 02 Mar 2021

    A hazy phrase

  • As awkward as a cow on roller skates 笨手笨脚

    As awkward as a cow on roller skates 笨手笨脚

    Episode 210225 / 25 Feb 2021

    Are you clumsy?

  • Hit the bullseye 一针见血,一语中的

    Hit the bullseye 一针见血,一语中的

    Episode 210223 / 23 Feb 2021

    Have you ever hit the bullseye?

  • Like watching grass grow 非常无聊

    Like watching grass grow 非常无聊

    Episode 210218 / 18 Feb 2021

    What do you think is really dull?

  • To be bullheaded 固执己见

    To be bullheaded 固执己见

    Episode 210216 / 16 Feb 2021

    Who do you know who's stubborn?

  • My one and only 我的唯一

    My one and only 我的唯一

    Episode 210211 / 11 Feb 2021

    Who is your one and only?

  • Have ice in one's veins 镇定自若

    Have ice in one's veins 镇定自若

    Episode 210209 / 09 Feb 2021

    Do you have ice in your veins?

  • Throw cold water on something 泼冷水

    Throw cold water on something 泼冷水

    Episode 210204 / 04 Feb 2021

    Have your ideas been dismissed?

  • Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人

    Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人

    Episode 210202 / 02 Feb 2021

    Have you ever been left out in the cold?

  • Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热

    Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热

    Episode 210128 / 28 Jan 2021

    Do you have cold hands and a warm heart?

  • Cold comfort 于事无补

    Cold comfort 于事无补

    Episode 210126 / 26 Jan 2021

    What is cold comfort?

  • Come in from the cold 不再受冷落

    Come in from the cold 不再受冷落

    Episode 210121 / 21 Jan 2021

    Have you come in from the cold?

  • Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉

    Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉

    Episode 210119 / 19 Jan 2021

    Learn to describe feeling extremely cold

  • Dead of winter 寒冬腊月

    Dead of winter 寒冬腊月

    Episode 210114 / 14 Jan 2021

    Learn to describe the coldest time of year

  • A cold snap 寒流

    A cold snap 寒流

    Episode 210112 / 12 Jan 2021

    It suddenly got cold

  • A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫

    A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫

    Episode 210107 / 07 Jan 2021

    There is no chance you'll forget this

  • As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适

    As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适

    Episode 210105 / 05 Jan 2021

    If the weather is cold where you are, it might be a good idea to wrap up

  • Snowball effect 滚雪球效应

    Snowball effect 滚雪球效应

    Episode 201231 / 31 Dec 2020

    How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?

  • Put something on ice 搁置,推迟

    Put something on ice 搁置,推迟

    Episode 201229 / 29 Dec 2020

    How can you talk about postponing a plan or deal?

  • Light up like a Christmas tree 喜上眉梢;灯光夺目

    Light up like a Christmas tree 喜上眉梢;灯光夺目

    Episode 201224 / 24 Dec 2020

    A useful expression to describe someone who is very happy

  • Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情

    Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情

    Episode 201222 / 22 Dec 2020

    Learn an expression to help you express your delight at an unexpected gift or situation

  • Come up trumps 意外地大获成功

    Come up trumps 意外地大获成功

    Episode 201217 / 17 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who completes an activity successfully, even when it didn't seem possible

  • Ace a test 考试得高分

    Ace a test 考试得高分

    Episode 201215 / 15 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets a very high score in a test

  • Draw a blank 一无所获,毫无回应

    Draw a blank 一无所获,毫无回应

    Episode 201210 / 10 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when someone doesn't get the answer or result they are looking for

  • As clear as a bell 声音清晰洪亮

    As clear as a bell 声音清晰洪亮

    Episode 201208 / 08 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear

  • In unison 共同,一齐

    In unison 共同,一齐

    Episode 201203 / 03 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when people do things together at the same time

  • A slow/fast/romantic number 一首慢歌/快歌/情歌

    A slow/fast/romantic number 一首慢歌/快歌/情歌

    Episode 201201 / 01 Dec 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe a song

  • Hit the right note 言行得体,恰到好处

    Hit the right note 言行得体,恰到好处

    Episode 201126 / 26 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets something exactly right

  • A jam session 一场即兴演奏会

    A jam session 一场即兴演奏会

    Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together

  • Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈

    Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈

    Episode 201119 / 19 Nov 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that someone looks very angry

  • The calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静

    The calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静

    Episode 201117 / 17 Nov 2020

    Learn how to describe the period of calm before something turbulent happens

  • Elevator music 公共场所连续播放的背景音乐

    Elevator music 公共场所连续播放的背景音乐

    Episode 201112 / 12 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe pre-recorded music played in the background in public places

  • It's not over until it's over 不到最后,不见分晓

    It's not over until it's over 不到最后,不见分晓

    Episode 201110 / 10 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes

  • Come rain or shine 风雨无阻

    Come rain or shine 风雨无阻

    Episode 201105 / 05 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what

  • Hope for the best 尽量往好处想

    Hope for the best 尽量往好处想

    Episode 201103 / 03 Nov 2020

    Learn a phrase to express optimism in an uncertain situation

  • Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽

    Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽

    Episode 201029 / 29 Oct 2020

    Learn a saying to talk about hoping for something unlikely

  • A fighting chance 成功的一线可能

    A fighting chance 成功的一线可能

    Episode 201027 / 27 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to talk about possibility

  • Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事

    Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事

    Episode 201022 / 22 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe something that your hopes depend on

  • A blessing in disguise 因祸得福

    A blessing in disguise 因祸得福

    Episode 201020 / 20 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe something that turns out to be good

  • Hope against hope 抱一线希望

    Hope against hope 抱一线希望

    Episode 201015 / 15 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to talk about hoping for something that seems impossible

  • The sky's the limit 一切皆有可能

    The sky's the limit 一切皆有可能

    Episode 201013 / 13 Oct 2020

    Learn an expression to say that anything is possible

  • When one door closes, another one opens 天无绝人之路

    When one door closes, another one opens 天无绝人之路

    Episode 201008 / 08 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to talk about new opportunities

  • Look on the bright side 往好处想,看到好的一面

    Look on the bright side 往好处想,看到好的一面

    Episode 201006 / 06 Oct 2020

    Learn a phrase to talk about being an optimist

  • Everything's coming up roses 一切进展顺利

    Everything's coming up roses 一切进展顺利

    Episode 201001 / 01 Oct 2020

    Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success

  • The future looks bright 前途一片光明

    The future looks bright 前途一片光明

    Episode 200929 / 29 Sep 2020

    Learn an expression to talk about optimism for the future

  • When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 随遇而安,苦中作乐

    When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 随遇而安,苦中作乐

    Episode 200924 / 24 Sep 2020

    Learn a saying to talk about making the best of a bad situation

  • Bone up 苦学,突击钻研

    Bone up 苦学,突击钻研

    Episode 200922 / 22 Sep 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard

  • Go the extra mile 加倍努力

    Go the extra mile 加倍努力

    Episode 200917 / 17 Sep 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe when someone makes an extra special effort to succeed at something

  • Do something with your eyes closed 闭着眼睛都能做某事

    Do something with your eyes closed 闭着眼睛都能做某事

    Episode 200915 / 15 Sep 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say that you know how to do something very well

  • Go through something with a fine-tooth comb 仔细检查,彻底搜查

    Go through something with a fine-tooth comb 仔细检查,彻底搜查

    Episode 200910 / 10 Sep 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about examining something closely

  • Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌

    Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌

    Episode 200908 / 08 Sep 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say that you know everything about a subject

  • Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作

    Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作

    Episode 200903 / 03 Sep 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that someone works very hard

  • Put your thinking cap on 认真思考,开动脑筋

    Put your thinking cap on 认真思考,开动脑筋

    Episode 200901 / 01 Sep 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard

  • Mind your own business 少管闲事

    Mind your own business 少管闲事

    Episode 200827 / 27 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to tell someone to stop being nosy

  • Mind your manners 注意你的行为举止

    Mind your manners 注意你的行为举止

    Episode 200825 / 25 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite

  • Mind your language 注意你的言谈

    Mind your language 注意你的言谈

    Episode 200820 / 20 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be careful about what they say

  • Bow and scrape 点头哈腰

    Bow and scrape 点头哈腰

    Episode 200818 / 18 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say that someone is being over-polite or showing someone too much attention

  • Have a shared history (with someone) 和某人有共同的经历

    Have a shared history (with someone) 和某人有共同的经历

    Episode 200813 / 13 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about a strong connection you have with another person based on shared experiences.

  • She/He just gets me 她/他真懂我

    She/He just gets me 她/他真懂我

    Episode 200811 / 11 Aug 2020

    Learn a phrase to say that someone understands you well

  • Be joined at the hip 密不可分,形影不离

    Be joined at the hip 密不可分,形影不离

    Episode 200806 / 06 Aug 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about a friend who you are always seen with

  • Be a law unto themselves 我行我素

    Be a law unto themselves 我行我素

    Episode 200804 / 04 Aug 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who does just what they want

  • Build bridges with someone 搭建友谊的桥梁

    Build bridges with someone 搭建友谊的桥梁

    Episode 200730 / 30 Jul 2020

    Learn a phrase to talking about establishing a relationship

  • To be able to read each other's minds 心有灵犀

    To be able to read each other's minds 心有灵犀

    Episode 200728 / 28 Jul 2020

    Learn two useful phrases to say that you are very close friends with someone

  • Get your own way 随心所欲,为所欲为

    Get your own way 随心所欲,为所欲为

    Episode 200723 / 23 Jul 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe being able to do what you want

  • A sympathetic ear 有同情心的倾听者

    A sympathetic ear 有同情心的倾听者

    Episode 200721 / 21 Jul 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe the act of listening to a friend

  • Someone to lean on 可依靠的人

    Someone to lean on 可依靠的人

    Episode 200716 / 16 Jul 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone you can trust to support you in a difficult situation

  • Be (as) thick as thieves 亲密无间

    Be (as) thick as thieves 亲密无间

    Episode 200714 / 14 Jul 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about people who are close friend and seem to share a lot of secrets

  • Drive someone to distraction 让某人心烦意乱

    Drive someone to distraction 让某人心烦意乱

    Episode 200709 / 09 Jul 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who makes you very annoyed

  • Get on like a house on fire 一见如故

    Get on like a house on fire 一见如故

    Episode 200707 / 07 Jul 2020

    Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you get on very well with someone, particularly when you meet for the first time

  • Two peas in a pod 一模一样

    Two peas in a pod 一模一样

    Episode 200702 / 02 Jul 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that two people are very similar

  • Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无

    Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无

    Episode 200630 / 30 Jun 2020

    Learn an expression to describe being very annoyed

  • Be a hard act to follow 很难超越,无法媲美

    Be a hard act to follow 很难超越,无法媲美

    Episode 200625 / 25 Jun 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very good at something

  • Be sick and tired of someone/something 对人或事物十分厌倦

    Be sick and tired of someone/something 对人或事物十分厌倦

    Episode 200623 / 23 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that you are very frustrated with a person or situation

  • Besties 最好的朋友,闺蜜

    Besties 最好的朋友,闺蜜

    Episode 200618 / 18 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends

  • Speak the same language 有共同语言

    Speak the same language 有共同语言

    Episode 200616 / 16 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about how you understand someone very well

  • Trust someone with your life 能够让你生死相托的人

    Trust someone with your life 能够让你生死相托的人

    Episode 200611 / 11 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about a person that you believe you could trust completely in any situation

  • BFF 最好的朋友

    BFF 最好的朋友

    Episode 200609 / 09 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to refer to your best friend

  • If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all 如果你没有好话要说,就什么也别说

    If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all 如果你没有好话要说,就什么也别说

    Episode 200604 / 04 Jun 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to tell someone not to say anything unkind

  • To be well-turned-out 衣着光鲜,穿戴讲究

    To be well-turned-out 衣着光鲜,穿戴讲究

    Episode 200602 / 02 Jun 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who looks smart

  • Stick your nose in where it's not wanted 打探不相干的事

    Stick your nose in where it's not wanted 打探不相干的事

    Episode 200528 / 28 May 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone who is inquisitive

  • Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界

    Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界

    Episode 200526 / 26 May 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone doing something beyond what is acceptable

  • Not put a foot wrong 不犯任何错误

    Not put a foot wrong 不犯任何错误

    Episode 200521 / 21 May 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe someone not making mistakes

  • To be seen and not heard 乖乖听话,少出声

    To be seen and not heard 乖乖听话,少出声

    Episode 200519 / 19 May 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that children should be quiet and well-behaved

  • Mend fences with someone 重归于好

    Mend fences with someone 重归于好

    Episode 200514 / 14 May 2020

    Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone

  • Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久

    Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久

    Episode 200512 / 12 May 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to say that you have known someone for a long time

  • Have a falling out 大吵一架

    Have a falling out 大吵一架

    Episode 200507 / 07 May 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about when you are no longer on friendly terms with someone because you had a disagreement or an argument

  • Rule the roost 当家作主

    Rule the roost 当家作主

    Episode 200505 / 05 May 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about the most powerful person in a group who makes all the decisions

  • Be left holding the baby 替别人做苦差事

    Be left holding the baby 替别人做苦差事

    Episode 200430 / 30 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility

  • Breadwinner 养家糊口的人

    Breadwinner 养家糊口的人

    Episode 200428 / 28 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about the main person who earns money to support their family

  • In one's blood 天生的

    In one's blood 天生的

    Episode 200423 / 23 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a skill, quality or talent you have is inherited from your family

  • Run in the family 世代相传,家族遗传

    Run in the family 世代相传,家族遗传

    Episode 200421 / 21 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say that a characteristic is common in one family

  • Follow in someone's footsteps 追随长辈的脚步

    Follow in someone's footsteps 追随长辈的脚步

    Episode 200416 / 16 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful expression which means that you have made similar life decisions as an older family member

  • A difficult middle child 夹在中间难管教的老二

    A difficult middle child 夹在中间难管教的老二

    Episode 200414 / 14 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful expression to talk about a child who has an older and younger sibling and is always getting into trouble

  • Take after someone 外貌和性格与年长的家庭成员相像

    Take after someone 外貌和性格与年长的家庭成员相像

    Episode 200409 / 09 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you are similar to an older member of your family

  • The apple of someone's eye 某人的掌上明珠

    The apple of someone's eye 某人的掌上明珠

    Episode 200407 / 07 Apr 2020

    A person who is very important to you who you have a lot of affection for

  • The black sheep of the family 败家子,害群之马

    The black sheep of the family 败家子,害群之马

    Episode 200402 / 02 Apr 2020

    Learn a useful expression which means a member of the family makes bad decisions or has a bad reputation amongst family members

  • A helicopter parent 大小事情都要管的 "直升机家长"

    Episode 200331 / 31 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful expression to describe an overprotective parent

  • Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人

    Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人

    Episode 200326 / 26 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful multi-word verb to say that you admire someone

  • One big happy family 一个欢乐的大家庭

    One big happy family 一个欢乐的大家庭

    Episode 200324 / 24 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a group of people get on well together

  • Like mother/father, like son/daughter 有其母/父必有其子/女

    Like mother/father, like son/daughter 有其母/父必有其子/女

    Episode 200319 / 19 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a parent and child have similar behaviour

  • To take stock of 全面盘点,整体评估

    To take stock of 全面盘点,整体评估

    Episode 200317 / 17 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals

  • To set expectations 设立期望值

    To set expectations 设立期望值

    Episode 200312 / 12 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting expectations for others at work

  • Personal goals for professional development 个人职业发展目标

    Personal goals for professional development 个人职业发展目标

    Episode 200310 / 10 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work

  • YTD 年初至今

    YTD 年初至今

    Episode 200305 / 05 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful financial abbreviation to talk about the length of time from the beginning of the year to now

  • EOD 在一日结束时

    EOD 在一日结束时

    Episode 200303 / 03 Mar 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day

  • FYI 供你参考

    FYI 供你参考

    Episode 200227 / 27 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details

  • N/A 表格中的 "不适用项"

    Episode 200225 / 25 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation to show that something is irrelevant

  • BTW 顺便说一句

    BTW 顺便说一句

    Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation

  • ATTN 关涉人,经办人

    ATTN 关涉人,经办人

    Episode 200218 / 18 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something

  • Typo 打错字

    Typo 打错字

    Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing

  • TBC 有待确认

    TBC 有待确认

    Episode 200211 / 11 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful acronym to show that something is yet to be decided

  • PS 信件结尾的 "又及,附言"

    Episode 200206 / 06 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful abbreviation used to add information at the end of an email

  • ETA 预计到达时间

    ETA 预计到达时间

    Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020

    Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time

  • ASAP 尽快

    ASAP 尽快

    Episode 200130 / 30 Jan 2020

    Learn a useful acronym to show that something needs to be done quickly

  • A/the biting wind 刺骨的寒风

    A/the biting wind 刺骨的寒风

    Episode 200128 / 28 Jan 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say the wind is so cold it is painful!

  • Can't feel my toes/fingers/nose 脚趾/手指/鼻子冻麻了

    Can't feel my toes/fingers/nose 脚趾/手指/鼻子冻麻了

    Episode 200123 / 23 Jan 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say you can't feel your extremities due to the cold in English

  • Chilled to the bone "冷到骨头里",冻僵了

    Episode 200121 / 21 Jan 2020

    Learn a useful expression to say your whole body, including your bones, feels extremely cold

  • It's like the North Pole 冷得像北极一样

    It's like the North Pole 冷得像北极一样

    Episode 200116 / 16 Jan 2020

    How do we compare the cold and snowy weather to a place? Learn how in Today's Phrase

  • There's a nip in the air 寒气袭人

    There's a nip in the air 寒气袭人

    Episode 200114 / 14 Jan 2020

    Learn an informal expression for 'it's cold' in English

  • My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战

    My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战

    Episode 200109 / 09 Jan 2020

    Learn an expression to say your teeth are knocking together again and again

  • To feel off 感觉不舒服

    To feel off 感觉不舒服

    Episode 200107 / 07 Jan 2020

    Learn an informal English phrase that means someone is not feeling well

  • As sick as a dog 病得很严重

    As sick as a dog 病得很严重

    Episode 200102 / 02 Jan 2020

    Learn how to say that someone is as temporarily very ill in English

  • Bunged up 鼻子不通气,鼻塞

    Bunged up 鼻子不通气,鼻塞

    Episode 191231 / 31 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English

  • To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑

    To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑

    Episode 191226 / 26 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say that someone's voice sounds different because of a sore throat

  • Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木

    Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木

    Episode 191224 / 24 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say you have temporarily lost feeling

  • Have a dead leg/arm  腿/手臂暂时失去知觉

    Have a dead leg/arm 腿/手臂暂时失去知觉

    Episode 191219 / 19 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say that you have temporarily lost feeling in your arm or leg

  • Have a burning sensation 有火烧火燎的不适感

    Have a burning sensation 有火烧火燎的不适感

    Episode 191217 / 17 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say you have a pain that feels hot

  • Be/feel out of sorts 身体不舒服 心情不太好

    Be/feel out of sorts 身体不舒服 心情不太好

    Episode 191212 / 12 Dec 2019

    Learn a useful expression to say you're not feeling too bad but not very well in English

  • Have a chesty cough 肺部感染引起的咳嗽

    Have a chesty cough 肺部感染引起的咳嗽

    Episode 191210 / 10 Dec 2019

    Learn a useful English expression to explain you have a specific type of cough with lots of phlegm

  • Have a migraine 偏头痛

    Have a migraine 偏头痛

    Episode 191205 / 05 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English

  • Have a raging temperature 发高烧

    Have a raging temperature 发高烧

    Episode 191203 / 03 Dec 2019

    Learn how to say you have a high temperature

  • To be my time of the month/on my monthly 来月经,来例假

    To be my time of the month/on my monthly 来月经,来例假

    Episode 191128 / 28 Nov 2019

    Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle

  • Have period pain 痛经

    Have period pain 痛经

    Episode 191126 / 26 Nov 2019

    Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English

  • Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕

    Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕

    Episode 191121 / 21 Nov 2019

    Have you ever had the sniffles? Find out what this expression means in English

  • Have pins and needles 身体局部发麻

    Have pins and needles 身体局部发麻

    Episode 191119 / 19 Nov 2019

    Have you ever had pins and needles? Find out what this expression means in English

  • Have a frog in your throat 嗓音嘶哑,说话困难

    Have a frog in your throat 嗓音嘶哑,说话困难

    Episode 191114 / 14 Nov 2019

    Have you ever had a frog in your throat? Find out what this expression means in English

  • Feel peaky 面容憔悴,身体虚弱

    Feel peaky 面容憔悴,身体虚弱

    Episode 191112 / 12 Nov 2019

    Feeling peaky? Find out what it means

  • Do numbers 社交媒体内容 "大受欢迎"

    Episode 191107 / 07 Nov 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about a very successful social media post

  • Leave an Easter egg 在游戏或影片中埋下 "彩蛋"

    Episode 191105 / 05 Nov 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about hidden jokes and secrets in video games and videos

  • Yours sincerely vs Yours faithfully 正式邮件结尾的 "谨启"

    Episode 191031 / 31 Oct 2019

    Learn two different useful English expressions to close a formal email

  • Re 正式信函中的 "有关、兹就"

    Episode 191029 / 29 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful preposition to introduce a reference in a formal email in English

  • Copied (here), cc'd (here), copied in (here) 已抄送此人

    Copied (here), cc'd (here), copied in (here) 已抄送此人

    Episode 191024 / 24 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful way to introduce a new person in an email chain in English

  • To whom it may concern 敬启者

    To whom it may concern 敬启者

    Episode 191022 / 22 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful English phrase to use at the beginning of a formal email, when you do not know the name of the person or persons you need to address it to

  • Dear Sir/Madam 尊敬的先生/女士

    Dear Sir/Madam 尊敬的先生/女士

    Episode 191017 / 17 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful greeting to start a formal email to someone you don't know the name of in English

  • Regards 祝好,致敬

    Regards 祝好,致敬

    Episode 191015 / 15 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful English expression for closing a semi-formal email in a friendly way. It's also is suitable for addressing a work colleague.

  • As mentioned above/below 如前所述

    As mentioned above/below 如前所述

    Episode 191010 / 10 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful phrase for referring back or forwards to information in an email

  • As per our conversation 依照我们此前的谈话内容

    As per our conversation 依照我们此前的谈话内容

    Episode 191008 / 08 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful English expression to acknowledge that something was previously agreed verbally

  • Please see/find attached for more details 详情请见附件

    Please see/find attached for more details 详情请见附件

    Episode 191003 / 03 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful English phrase to refer to an attachment to an email

  • Forward an email 转发邮件

    Forward an email 转发邮件

    Episode 191001 / 01 Oct 2019

    Learn a useful English expression to ask someone to send you an email they have already received

  • Down the rabbit hole 掉进无底洞

    Down the rabbit hole 掉进无底洞

    Episode 190926 / 26 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about a never-ending situation

  • To be fried 精神极度疲惫

    To be fried 精神极度疲惫

    Episode 190924 / 24 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted

  • To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输

    To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输

    Episode 190919 / 19 Sep 2019

    A phrase which means you provide so much help to someone they don't need to even think

  • To stew 独自烦恼

    To stew 独自烦恼

    Episode 190917 / 17 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable

  • Half-baked 考虑不周

    Half-baked 考虑不周

    Episode 190912 / 12 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about a bad idea

  • Sweeten the deal 给点甜头

    Sweeten the deal 给点甜头

    Episode 190910 / 10 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe the process of making something sound more attractive

  • A storm in a teacup 小题大做,大惊小怪

    A storm in a teacup 小题大做,大惊小怪

    Episode 190905 / 05 Sep 2019

    Learn a phrase for when people get angry about things that aren't important

  • Take the world by storm 席卷世界 名扬四海

    Take the world by storm 席卷世界 名扬四海

    Episode 190903 / 03 Sep 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe someone or something that is suddenly very successful

  • A disruptive innovation 一项颠覆性创新

    A disruptive innovation 一项颠覆性创新

    Episode 190829 / 29 Aug 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to talk about new innovative products

  • Rest on your laurels 居功自傲 不求进步

    Rest on your laurels 居功自傲 不求进步

    Episode 190827 / 27 Aug 2019

    Are you happy with what you've already achieved?

  • Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感

    Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感

    Episode 190822 / 22 Aug 2019

    A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement

  • Deserve all the credit 功不可没

    Deserve all the credit 功不可没

    Episode 190820 / 20 Aug 2019

    Learn a useful English expression used to describe when someone is the main person responsible for something

  • Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下

    Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下

    Episode 190815 / 15 Aug 2019

    A rest after a period of hard work

  • Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己

    Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己

    Episode 190813 / 13 Aug 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people

  • A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人

    A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人

    Episode 190808 / 08 Aug 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy

  • Down to earth 接地气、务实

    Down to earth 接地气、务实

    Episode 190806 / 06 Aug 2019

    A practical phrase to describe a practical person

  • Goal-oriented 目标明确

    Goal-oriented 目标明确

    Episode 190801 / 01 Aug 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives

  • One in a million 百里挑一

    One in a million 百里挑一

    Episode 190730 / 30 Jul 2019

    An expression to describe someone special

  • Set your sights high 立志高远

    Set your sights high 立志高远

    Episode 190725 / 25 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase which means 'to have high expectations of yourself'

  • A go-getter 积极上进、志在必得的人

    A go-getter 积极上进、志在必得的人

    Episode 190723 / 23 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase that means 'a driven and successful person'?

  • Compare deals 货比三家

    Compare deals 货比三家

    Episode 190718 / 18 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices'

  • Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货

    Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货

    Episode 190716 / 16 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time shopping for the cheapest item

  • A flash sale 限时抢购

    A flash sale 限时抢购

    Episode 190711 / 11 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale'

  • A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人

    A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人

    Episode 190709 / 09 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase for someone who likes to shop online in the middle of the night

  • Push through the pain 挺过痛苦

    Push through the pain 挺过痛苦

    Episode 190704 / 04 Jul 2019

    It's going to hurt!

  • Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感

    Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感

    Episode 190702 / 02 Jul 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to encourage someone to exercise harder

  • Bulk up 身体变壮实;事物添分量

    Bulk up 身体变壮实;事物添分量

    Episode 190627 / 27 Jun 2019

    Learn a fitness-related phrase

  • Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼

    Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼

    Episode 190625 / 25 Jun 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to describe what happens when you work hard physically

  • A gym bunny 健身迷

    A gym bunny 健身迷

    Episode 190620 / 20 Jun 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time in the gym

  • Pump iron 举重锻炼

    Pump iron 举重锻炼

    Episode 190618 / 18 Jun 2019

    Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise

  • Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂

    Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂

    Episode 190613 / 13 Jun 2019

    Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'lose weight'

  • You've got it in the bag 稳操胜券

    You've got it in the bag 稳操胜券

    Episode 190611 / 11 Jun 2019

    Learn a winning expression

  • The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来

    The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来

    Episode 190606 / 06 Jun 2019

    A positive phrase about the end of a difficult period

  • Keep your chin up 保持干劲

    Keep your chin up 保持干劲

    Episode 190604 / 04 Jun 2019

    Stay strong and motivated

  • Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标,心无旁鹜

    Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标,心无旁鹜

    Episode 190530 / 30 May 2019

    Don't get distracted by this phrase!

  • Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干

    Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干

    Episode 190528 / 28 May 2019

    Time to focus on your studies!

  • Have had enough 受够了

    Have had enough 受够了

    Episode 190523 / 23 May 2019

    I can't take it any more!

  • Fed up 厌烦,厌倦

    Fed up 厌烦,厌倦

    Episode 190521 / 21 May 2019

    A phrase to use when you're annoyed

  • Made up 欣喜不已,兴高采烈

    Made up 欣喜不已,兴高采烈

    Episode 190516 / 16 May 2019

    A happy phrase

  • Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂

    Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂

    Episode 190514 / 14 May 2019

    Not just one feeling!

  • Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具

    Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具

    Episode 190509 / 09 May 2019

    What types of vehicles do we get on and get off?

  • Set off 出发、启程

    Set off 出发、启程

    Episode 190507 / 07 May 2019

    Are you ready to set off a journey of English learning with us?

  • End up 到头来,最终到达

    End up 到头来,最终到达

    Episode 190502 / 02 May 2019

    A phrase about the end of a journey or a final situation

  • Give up 停止做一件事

    Give up 停止做一件事

    Episode 190430 / 30 Apr 2019

    Which bad habits would you stop doing?

  • Things are looking up 情况开始好转

    Things are looking up 情况开始好转

    Episode 190425 / 25 Apr 2019

    Learn an optimistic expression

  • Prove difficult 做事困难

    Prove difficult 做事困难

    Episode 190423 / 23 Apr 2019

    Is it hard or easy to do?

  • Stop off 中途停留或拜访一处

    Stop off 中途停留或拜访一处

    Episode 190418 / 18 Apr 2019

    Would you like to stop off for an English phrase?

  • Firm up 敲定、落实

    Firm up 敲定、落实

    Episode 190416 / 16 Apr 2019

    A phrase about making arrangements

  • Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍

    Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍

    Episode 190411 / 11 Apr 2019

    What's the difference between these two phrases?

  • Get in and get out 上下车

    Get in and get out 上下车

    Episode 190409 / 09 Apr 2019

    Get in the ...?

  • Get held up 受阻无法前进

    Get held up 受阻无法前进

    Episode 190404 / 04 Apr 2019

    It can be frustrating to get held up

  • Pencil in 暂定

    Pencil in 暂定

    Episode 190402 / 02 Apr 2019

    A phrase based on a common writing tool

  • Check out 去看看

    Check out 去看看

    Episode 190328 / 28 Mar 2019

    Check out what this useful phrase means

  • Spring into action 立刻行动起来

    Spring into action 立刻行动起来

    Episode 190326 / 26 Mar 2019

    Stand by to learn a new phrase!

  • Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒

    Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒

    Episode 190321 / 21 Mar 2019

    We're totally besotted with Today's Phrase

  • Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人

    Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人

    Episode 190319 / 19 Mar 2019

    Have you ever fallen for anyone?

  • Be loved up 恩恩爱爱

    Be loved up 恩恩爱爱

    Episode 190314 / 14 Mar 2019

    An informal phrase about being in love

  • End it with someone 结束一段感情

    End it with someone 结束一段感情

    Episode 190312 / 12 Mar 2019

    An expression about ending a relationship

  • Settle down 安顿下来

    Settle down 安顿下来

    Episode 190307 / 07 Mar 2019

    Are you tired of being on the road?

  • Grow apart 渐渐疏远

    Grow apart 渐渐疏远

    Episode 190305 / 05 Mar 2019

    Don't grow apart

  • Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度

    Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度

    Episode 190228 / 28 Feb 2019

    An expression about the way to treat someone

  • Get over someone 忘记一个人

    Get over someone 忘记一个人

    Episode 190226 / 26 Feb 2019

    Move on with your life

  • To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往

    To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往

    Episode 190221 / 21 Feb 2019

    Are you seeing anyone?

  • Ask someone out 请人出来约会

    Ask someone out 请人出来约会

    Episode 190219 / 19 Feb 2019

    Are you interested in going on a date with me?

  • Pig out 大吃特吃

    Pig out 大吃特吃

    Episode 190214 / 14 Feb 2019

    What do you like to pig out on?

  • As happy as a pig in muck 乐不可支

    As happy as a pig in muck 乐不可支

    Episode 190212 / 12 Feb 2019

    Are you as happy as a pig in muck?

  • Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了

    Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了

    Episode 190131 / 31 Jan 2019

    When might pigs fly? Probably never

  • Make a pig's ear of something 搞得一团糟

    Make a pig's ear of something 搞得一团糟

    Episode 190129 / 29 Jan 2019

    Let's hope you don't make a pig's ear of the Year of the Pig!

  • Stick to something 坚持下去,信守承诺

    Stick to something 坚持下去,信守承诺

    Episode 190124 / 24 Jan 2019

    Never give up!

  • Give something a go 试一把

    Give something a go 试一把

    Episode 190122 / 22 Jan 2019

    Don't be afraid to try new things!

  • Take up 开始参与新活动

    Take up 开始参与新活动

    Episode 190117 / 17 Jan 2019

    Are you interested in starting a new hobby?

  • Order a takeaway 订外卖

    Order a takeaway 订外卖

    Episode 190115 / 15 Jan 2019

    What to do if you want to stay at home and not cook

  • Eat in or take away 堂食或外带

    Eat in or take away 堂食或外带

    Episode 190110 / 10 Jan 2019

    Where would you normally eat the food you've bought?

  • Go off 食物变质

    Go off 食物变质

    Episode 190108 / 08 Jan 2019

    When food turns bad

  • Have a look around 四处看看

    Have a look around 四处看看

    Episode 190103 / 03 Jan 2019

    Find out what this phrase means!

  • Meet up with 与人见面

    Meet up with 与人见面

    Episode 190101 / 01 Jan 2019

    To get together

  • Out of shape 身材走形

    Out of shape 身材走形

    Episode 181227 / 27 Dec 2018

    An expression related to body and health

  • Wolf down 狼吞虎咽

    Wolf down 狼吞虎咽

    Episode 181225 / 25 Dec 2018

    You eat too fast!

  • Go over 仔细检查

    Go over 仔细检查

    Episode 181220 / 20 Dec 2018

    Could you please look at this document again?

  • Personal best 个人最好成绩

    Personal best 个人最好成绩

    Episode 181218 / 18 Dec 2018

    How fast can you run?

  • Hit the books 做功课、看书

    Hit the books 做功课、看书

    Episode 181213 / 13 Dec 2018

    It's time to study

  • As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫

    As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫

    Episode 181211 / 11 Dec 2018

    How do we use this expression?

  • Rub someone up the wrong way 把某人惹怒

    Rub someone up the wrong way 把某人惹怒

    Episode 181206 / 06 Dec 2018

    Don't stroke a cat the wrong way!

  • Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素

    Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素

    Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018

    Describing a unique character!

  • Learn something by heart 牢记于心

    Learn something by heart 牢记于心

    Episode 181129 / 29 Nov 2018

    Are you able to say it without looking?

  • Pull an all-nighter 开夜车

    Pull an all-nighter 开夜车

    Episode 181127 / 27 Nov 2018

    Do you often stay up late?

  • Push yourself 突破自我

    Push yourself 突破自我

    Episode 181122 / 22 Nov 2018

    Try a little harder!

  • Cram for 考前抱佛脚

    Cram for 考前抱佛脚

    Episode 181120 / 20 Nov 2018

    Don't leave it till the last minute!

  • Work out 锻炼身体

    Work out 锻炼身体

    Episode 181115 / 15 Nov 2018

    Time to hit the gym!

  • Call a spade a spade 实话实说

    Call a spade a spade 实话实说

    Episode 181113 / 13 Nov 2018

    Speak up!

  • Square the circle 做不可能的事情

    Square the circle 做不可能的事情

    Episode 181108 / 08 Nov 2018

    It's almost impossible to do!

  • A chequered past 好坏参半的过去

    A chequered past 好坏参半的过去

    Episode 181106 / 06 Nov 2018

    What did this person do?

  • Want for nothing 要什么有什么

    Want for nothing 要什么有什么

    Episode 181101 / 01 Nov 2018

    What kind of life is this expression used to describe?

  • Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物

    Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物

    Episode 181030 / 30 Oct 2018

    Be prepared for a surprise!

  • Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休

    Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休

    Episode 181025 / 25 Oct 2018

    An animal phrase to describe a human situation

  • Crisis averted 危机已解除

    Crisis averted 危机已解除

    Episode 181023 / 23 Oct 2018

    A phrase used to express relief

  • A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友

    A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友

    Episode 181018 / 18 Oct 2018

    Does this phrase have anything to do with weather?

  • Live in clover 养尊处优

    Live in clover 养尊处优

    Episode 181016 / 16 Oct 2018

    A life of comfort and luxury

  • The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步

    The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步

    Episode 181011 / 11 Oct 2018

    What a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black!

  • Train your sights on something 立志做

    Train your sights on something 立志做

    Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018

    Aim to learn a new English expression today!

  • Be streets ahead 遥遥领先

    Be streets ahead 遥遥领先

    Episode 181004 / 04 Oct 2018

    Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase

  • Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足

    Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足

    Episode 181002 / 02 Oct 2018

    Will this spoil the pudding?

  • The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物

    The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物

    Episode 180927 / 27 Sep 2018

    Are you good at mixing with people?

  • The third degree 严厉盘问

    The third degree 严厉盘问

    Episode 180925 / 25 Sep 2018

    Do you get the third degree?

  • Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习

    Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习

    Episode 180920 / 20 Sep 2018

    Put your best foot forward!

  • Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬,身负难任

    Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬,身负难任

    Episode 180918 / 18 Sep 2018

    To be in a difficult position where you have a lot of responsibility

  • Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热,摇摆不定

    Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热,摇摆不定

    Episode 180913 / 13 Sep 2018

    Make up your mind!

  • Lock horns 争论不休

    Lock horns 争论不休

    Episode 180911 / 11 Sep 2018

    What a fight!

  • Talk of the devil 说曹操,曹操就到

    Talk of the devil 说曹操,曹操就到

    Episode 180906 / 06 Sep 2018

    Here she comes!

  • Rain on your parade 泼冷水

    Rain on your parade 泼冷水

    Episode 180904 / 04 Sep 2018

    My plans are ruined!

  • When reality bites 当现实给了你一巴掌的时候

    When reality bites 当现实给了你一巴掌的时候

    Episode 180830 / 30 Aug 2018

    When you finally have to face reality

  • The sands of time 时间的流沙

    The sands of time 时间的流沙

    Episode 180828 / 28 Aug 2018

    Time is running out!

  • Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际

    Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际

    Episode 180823 / 23 Aug 2018

    A word which means someone's distracted or daydreaming

  • Too many cooks spoil the broth 厨子太多烧坏汤,人多误事

    Too many cooks spoil the broth 厨子太多烧坏汤,人多误事

    Episode 180821 / 21 Aug 2018

    The more the merrier?

  • Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度

    Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度

    Episode 180816 / 16 Aug 2018

    Are you too optimistic?

  • Too hot to handle 过于棘手,难以掌控

    Too hot to handle 过于棘手,难以掌控

    Episode 180814 / 14 Aug 2018

    Too difficult or dangerous to tackle

  • Place in the sun 好境遇

    Place in the sun 好境遇

    Episode 180809 / 09 Aug 2018

    A phrase which describes being in a desirable position

  • To swim upstream 逆流而上

    To swim upstream 逆流而上

    Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018

    Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?

  • Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑

    Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑

    Episode 180802 / 02 Aug 2018

    Did you go to the beach this summer?

  • Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈,喜不自胜

    Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈,喜不自胜

    Episode 180731 / 31 Jul 2018

    An expression that means someone is feeling very happy

  • Indian Summer 秋老虎

    Indian Summer 秋老虎

    Episode 180726 / 26 Jul 2018

    This phrase does not have anything to do India

  • Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴

    Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴

    Episode 180724 / 24 Jul 2018

    Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin

  • Brain food 健脑食品

    Brain food 健脑食品

    Episode 180719 / 19 Jul 2018

    This phrase could show you how to improve your mental capabilities

  • To have no appetite for something 对事物"不感冒"

    Episode 180717 / 17 Jul 2018

    Learn the meaning of this phrase here

  • Fall from grace 失去人心

    Fall from grace 失去人心

    Episode 180712 / 12 Jul 2018

    What happens when you do something bad?

  • A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱

    A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱

    Episode 180710 / 10 Jul 2018

    Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger

  • To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻

    To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻

    Episode 180705 / 05 Jul 2018

    Learn this phrase if you know someone who does not listen to what you say

  • Someone likes the sound of their own voice 以自我为中心,滔滔不绝

    Someone likes the sound of their own voice 以自我为中心,滔滔不绝

    Episode 180703 / 03 Jul 2018

    Is it bad to like the sound of your own voice?

  • Have seen better days 今非昔比 光彩不再

    Have seen better days 今非昔比 光彩不再

    Episode 180628 / 28 Jun 2018

    Use this phrase to describe something that is no longer new

  • To tick all the boxes 满足所有的要求 符合所有的标准

    To tick all the boxes 满足所有的要求 符合所有的标准

    Episode 180626 / 26 Jun 2018

    Use this phrase when you meet all the necessary requirements

  • Keep your wits about you! 保持头脑清醒 随机应变

    Keep your wits about you! 保持头脑清醒 随机应变

    Episode 180621 / 21 Jun 2018

    Are you ready to react to an unexpected situation? Learn a phrase which describes this

  • Fall by the wayside 半途而废

    Fall by the wayside 半途而废

    Episode 180619 / 19 Jun 2018

    This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through

  • Name and shame 点名批评

    Name and shame 点名批评

    Episode 180614 / 14 Jun 2018

    A useful phrase for when you want to openly criticise a person

  • A chip off the old block 相貌品性酷似父母

    A chip off the old block 相貌品性酷似父母

    Episode 180612 / 12 Jun 2018

    Learn a way to say you are similar to your parents

  • Food for thought "精神食粮"引人深思

    Episode 180607 / 07 Jun 2018

    A phrase that will leave you thinking

  • The upper hand 占据上风

    The upper hand 占据上风

    Episode 180605 / 05 Jun 2018

    A phrase to say you are in control

  • To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙

    To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙

    Episode 180531 / 31 May 2018

    use your opponent's technique against them

  • To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己

    To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己

    Episode 180529 / 29 May 2018

    To enter or remain in a balanced state

  • Business as usual 一切照旧

    Business as usual 一切照旧

    Episode 180524 / 24 May 2018

    Things are the same as always

  • Flesh and blood 血肉之亲

    Flesh and blood 血肉之亲

    Episode 180522 / 22 May 2018

    A phrase referring to a member of your family

  • Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐

    Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐

    Episode 180517 / 17 May 2018

    To combine work with social activities

  • As safe as houses 非常安全

    As safe as houses 非常安全

    Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018

    An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure

  • Get down to business 言归正传

    Get down to business 言归正传

    Episode 180510 / 10 May 2018

    Let's talk about what matters most

  • To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处

    To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处

    Episode 180508 / 08 May 2018

    A phrase about upsetting someone

  • To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门

    To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门

    Episode 180503 / 03 May 2018

    It is important to take the first step

  • To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束

    To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束

    Episode 180501 / 01 May 2018

    Free of all commitments

  • To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽

    To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽

    Episode 180426 / 26 Apr 2018

    To abandon a difficult situation

  • Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力

    Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力

    Episode 180424 / 24 Apr 2018

    A phrase that means someone cannot act freely as he or she wants

  • To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾

    To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾

    Episode 180419 / 19 Apr 2018

    What food do you enjoy?

  • To pull your finger out 加把劲

    To pull your finger out 加把劲

    Episode 180417 / 17 Apr 2018

    A phrase which means to start to do more work or make more effort

  • To have the Midas touch 拥有"点石成金"的赚钱本领

    Episode 180412 / 12 Apr 2018

    Can you turn stone into gold?

  • A pipe dream 白日梦

    A pipe dream 白日梦

    Episode 180410 / 10 Apr 2018

    In your dreams!

  • A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明

    A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明

    Episode 180405 / 05 Apr 2018

    A statement that shows someone or something is in a healthy state

  • A change is as good as a rest 调换工作益如休息

    A change is as good as a rest 调换工作益如休息

    Episode 180403 / 03 Apr 2018

    It's good to change your environment once in a while

  • To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防

    To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防

    Episode 180329 / 29 Mar 2018

    A surprising phrase!

  • Yes-man 唯命是从的人;好好先生

    Yes-man 唯命是从的人;好好先生

    Episode 180327 / 27 Mar 2018

    Someone who always says yes to impress their superior

  • To come down to the wire 直到最后一刻才见分晓

    To come down to the wire 直到最后一刻才见分晓

    Episode 180322 / 22 Mar 2018

    A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment

  • Cutthroat 竞争激烈

    Cutthroat 竞争激烈

    Episode 180320 / 20 Mar 2018

    A word which means competition is fierce

  • To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径

    To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径

    Episode 180315 / 15 Mar 2018

    It's not always best to take the easiest path

  • Corner the market 垄断市场

    Corner the market 垄断市场

    Episode 180313 / 13 Mar 2018

    Learn an English phrase related to business

  • To stay ahead of the curve 占得先机,保持领先

    To stay ahead of the curve 占得先机,保持领先

    Episode 180308 / 08 Mar 2018

    An expression which means 'to have an advantage over competitors'

  • To have bandwidth 具备做某事的能力

    To have bandwidth 具备做某事的能力

    Episode 180306 / 06 Mar 2018

    Another use of the word bandwidth

  • To pass the buck 推卸责任

    To pass the buck 推卸责任

    Episode 180301 / 01 Mar 2018

    A phrase which means to hold others responsible for your own mistakes

  • To lose one's touch 失去做某事的能力

    To lose one's touch 失去做某事的能力

    Episode 180227 / 27 Feb 2018

    If someone loses their touch, it means they can not perform as well as before

  • To foot the bill  买单

    To foot the bill 买单

    Episode 180222 / 22 Feb 2018

    A phrase which means 'pay the bill'

  • To go weak at the knees 喜欢得腿发软

    To go weak at the knees 喜欢得腿发软

    Episode 180213 / 13 Feb 2018

    An expression to describe a strong feeling of love and attraction

  • The one 命中注定的另一半

    The one 命中注定的另一半

    Episode 180208 / 08 Feb 2018

    Have you met the love of your life?

  • No strings attached 无附加条件,无附带限制

    No strings attached 无附加条件,无附带限制

    Episode 180206 / 06 Feb 2018

    An expression which means an offer or opportunity has no restrictions

  • To burn the midnight oil 开夜车

    To burn the midnight oil 开夜车

    Episode 180201 / 01 Feb 2018

    An expression about staying up late to work

  • To flex one's muscles 显示实力,显示力量

    To flex one's muscles 显示实力,显示力量

    Episode 180130 / 30 Jan 2018

    An expression about demonstrating strength.

  • To beef something up 加强充实 改善提高

    To beef something up 加强充实 改善提高

    Episode 180125 / 25 Jan 2018

    A phrase that means 'to make stronger'

  • To eat your words 承认自己说错了话

    To eat your words 承认自己说错了话

    Episode 180123 / 23 Jan 2018

    An expression about regretting something you have said

  • To offer an olive branch 伸出橄榄枝主动和解

    To offer an olive branch 伸出橄榄枝主动和解

    Episode 180118 / 18 Jan 2018

    An expression about seeking to end a disagreement

  • To bury the hatchet 言归于好

    To bury the hatchet 言归于好

    Episode 180116 / 16 Jan 2018

    A phrase that means to end a disagreement

  • Up-and-coming 前程似锦

    Up-and-coming 前程似锦

    Episode 180111 / 11 Jan 2018

    An expression which shows that someone is likely to be successful in the future

  • To get something off the ground 启动,开始(项目、活动)

    To get something off the ground 启动,开始(项目、活动)

    Episode 180109 / 09 Jan 2018

    A vivid expression about launching a project

  • To get back into the swing of things 回归常态

    To get back into the swing of things 回归常态

    Episode 180104 / 04 Jan 2018

    A phrase which means finding the old familiarity in doing something after a short break

  • To touch base 聊天,交谈

    To touch base 聊天,交谈

    Episode 180102 / 02 Jan 2018

    An expression about contacting someone

  • To raise the bar 抬高标准

    To raise the bar 抬高标准

    Episode 171228 / 28 Dec 2017

    A phrase which means to improve the standards of quality

  • To take the bull by the horns 当机立断、大胆应对困难

    To take the bull by the horns 当机立断、大胆应对困难

    Episode 171226 / 26 Dec 2017

    An expression about dealing with a difficulty

  • To sit tight 耐心等待,按兵不动

    To sit tight 耐心等待,按兵不动

    Episode 171221 / 21 Dec 2017

    A phrase that means to stay where you are

  • To break the ice 破冰,打破冷场

    To break the ice 破冰,打破冷场

    Episode 171219 / 19 Dec 2017

    An expression about making people who have not met before feel more relaxed

  • To add fuel to the fire 火上浇油

    To add fuel to the fire 火上浇油

    Episode 171214 / 14 Dec 2017

    A vivid expression about making a bad situation worse

  • To be on someone's radar 引起某人的注意

    To be on someone's radar 引起某人的注意

    Episode 171212 / 12 Dec 2017

    A phrase that means to be on someone's mind

  • To build castles in the air 白日做梦,空想

    To build castles in the air 白日做梦,空想

    Episode 171207 / 07 Dec 2017

    An idiom which means to make unrealistic plans

  • To get a foot on the ladder 跨进职业生涯的门槛

    To get a foot on the ladder 跨进职业生涯的门槛

    Episode 171205 / 05 Dec 2017

    A phrase about starting your career

  • Hammer out a deal/agreement 敲定一笔交易、达成一项协议

    Hammer out a deal/agreement 敲定一笔交易、达成一项协议

    Episode 171130 / 30 Nov 2017

    To work hard for an agreement

  • Nine times out of ten 十之八九

    Nine times out of ten 十之八九

    Episode 171128 / 28 Nov 2017

    Almost always happens

  • Ins and outs 来龙去脉

    Ins and outs 来龙去脉

    Episode 171123 / 23 Nov 2017

    To know everything about something

  • Boil down to something 归根结底为

    Boil down to something 归根结底为

    Episode 171121 / 21 Nov 2017

    The main reason behind something

  • Ten out of ten 满分

    Ten out of ten 满分

    Episode 171116 / 16 Nov 2017

    A phrase that means full marks

  • Happy bunny 快乐兔指"快乐的人"

    Episode 171114 / 14 Nov 2017

    An informal expression about being happy

  • Cut loose 一语多意:疏远关系或尽情享乐

    Cut loose 一语多意:疏远关系或尽情享乐

    Episode 171109 / 09 Nov 2017

    An informal expression with two meanings

  • Wine and dine 设酒宴招待

    Wine and dine 设酒宴招待

    Episode 171107 / 07 Nov 2017

    An informal expression about being a top host

  • Paint the town red 尽情欢庆

    Paint the town red 尽情欢庆

    Episode 171102 / 02 Nov 2017

    An informal expression about having fun

  • Happy as Larry 欣喜若狂、非常高兴

    Happy as Larry 欣喜若狂、非常高兴

    Episode 171031 / 31 Oct 2017

    An expression about feeling very happy

  • Grit one's teeth 咬紧牙关

    Grit one's teeth 咬紧牙关

    Episode 171026 / 26 Oct 2017

    An expression about getting through difficulties

  • Heebie-jeebies 紧张焦虑,烦躁不安

    Heebie-jeebies 紧张焦虑,烦躁不安

    Episode 171024 / 24 Oct 2017

    An expression about feeling nervous

  • All-singing, all-dancing 技术先进,功能齐全的

    All-singing, all-dancing 技术先进,功能齐全的

    Episode 171019 / 19 Oct 2017

    An expression related to technology

  • Lay it on thick 过分吹捧、责难

    Lay it on thick 过分吹捧、责难

    Episode 171017 / 17 Oct 2017

    A phrase about exaggerating

  • Do something off your own bat 主动去做一件事情

    Do something off your own bat 主动去做一件事情

    Episode 171012 / 12 Oct 2017

    A phrase which means to do something spontaneously

  • Pleased as Punch 心花怒放

    Pleased as Punch 心花怒放

    Episode 171010 / 10 Oct 2017

    Are you as happy as this guy?

  • On tenterhooks 惶恐不安、提心吊胆

    On tenterhooks 惶恐不安、提心吊胆

    Episode 170928 / 28 Sep 2017

    An expression to describe when someone is worried

  • Start with a clean slate 改过自新,重新开始

    Start with a clean slate 改过自新,重新开始

    Episode 170926 / 26 Sep 2017

    An idiom about starting again in a new way

  • Get a head start 获得领先优势

    Get a head start 获得领先优势

    Episode 170921 / 21 Sep 2017

    An expression for getting ahead in a competition

  • Take baby steps 向目标小步前进

    Take baby steps 向目标小步前进

    Episode 170919 / 19 Sep 2017

    An expression which means aiming to achieve a goal in life

  • Wet behind the ears 乳臭未干

    Wet behind the ears 乳臭未干

    Episode 170914 / 14 Sep 2017

    An expression describing someone who is inexperienced

  • Green shoots 复苏

    Green shoots 复苏

    Episode 170912 / 12 Sep 2017

    An expression for a recovering economy

  • Have your nose in a book 埋头读书

    Have your nose in a book 埋头读书

    Episode 170907 / 07 Sep 2017

    Are you a book lover?

  • Read someone like a book 对某人了如指掌

    Read someone like a book 对某人了如指掌

    Episode 170905 / 05 Sep 2017

    An expression which means you know exactly what someone is thinking

  • Nobody is perfect 人无完人

    Nobody is perfect 人无完人

    Episode 170831 / 31 Aug 2017

    An expression to remind that everyone has flaws

  • Run it past you 请教一下,请过目

    Run it past you 请教一下,请过目

    Episode 170829 / 29 Aug 2017

    A phrase often used at work

  • A rough diamond 一个外粗内秀的人

    A rough diamond 一个外粗内秀的人

    Episode 170824 / 24 Aug 2017

    An expression for describing a unrefined but kind person

  • Work one's fingers to the bone 拼命工作

    Work one's fingers to the bone 拼命工作

    Episode 170822 / 22 Aug 2017

    Working long and hard

  • Tipping point 转折点

    Tipping point 转折点

    Episode 170817 / 17 Aug 2017

    A critical moment when irreversible things start happening

  • Knock-on effect 连带效应

    Knock-on effect 连带效应

    Episode 170815 / 15 Aug 2017

    An expression which refers to an indirect consequence

  • As clean as a whistle 非常干净,没有污点

    As clean as a whistle 非常干净,没有污点

    Episode 170810 / 10 Aug 2017

    An expression which means something is impeccably clean

  • In the driving seat 掌握主导权

    In the driving seat 掌握主导权

    Episode 170808 / 08 Aug 2017

    An expression which means you are in control of what happens

  • Show someone the ropes 教人做事的窍门

    Show someone the ropes 教人做事的窍门

    Episode 170803 / 03 Aug 2017

    An expression which means 'show someone the basics or tricks of a job'

  • Bugbear 烦人的事

    Bugbear 烦人的事

    Episode 170801 / 01 Aug 2017

    What drives you up the wall?

  • Number-crunching 大量的数字运算

    Number-crunching 大量的数字运算

    Episode 170727 / 27 Jul 2017

    An expression to describe working on lots of numbers

  • Drone on 喋喋不休

    Drone on 喋喋不休

    Episode 170725 / 25 Jul 2017

    Keep talking: this expression is for you!

  • Honeymoon is over 蜜月期结束了

    Honeymoon is over 蜜月期结束了

    Episode 170720 / 20 Jul 2017

    An expression for describing the end of initial friendship

  • Steep learning curve 陡峭的学习曲线

    Steep learning curve 陡峭的学习曲线

    Episode 170718 / 18 Jul 2017

    An expression for learning new skills very quickly

  • Be like chalk and cheese 迥然不同

    Be like chalk and cheese 迥然不同

    Episode 170713 / 13 Jul 2017

    An expression for describing two distinctively different people

  • Bring home the bacon 养家糊口

    Bring home the bacon 养家糊口

    Episode 170711 / 11 Jul 2017

    An expression which means to financially support your family

  • A split second 一瞬间

    A split second 一瞬间

    Episode 170706 / 06 Jul 2017

    A very short time

  • A wolf in sheep's clothing 一只披着羊皮的狼

    A wolf in sheep's clothing 一只披着羊皮的狼

    Episode 170704 / 04 Jul 2017

    An evil person in disguise

  • A figment of somebody's imagination 某人凭空想象的东西

    A figment of somebody's imagination 某人凭空想象的东西

    Episode 170629 / 29 Jun 2017

    When something seems real but it's not

  • A square meal 一顿饱饭

    A square meal 一顿饱饭

    Episode 170627 / 27 Jun 2017

    A proper meal that fills you up

  • Gentleman's agreement 君子协定

    Gentleman's agreement 君子协定

    Episode 170622 / 22 Jun 2017

    An unwritten pact between two or more parties

  • The done thing 合乎礼节的举止

    The done thing 合乎礼节的举止

    Episode 170620 / 20 Jun 2017

    An informal phrase used to describe an acceptable social custom

  • A penny for your thoughts 你在想什么?

    A penny for your thoughts 你在想什么?

    Episode 170615 / 15 Jun 2017

    What are you thinking?

  • Variety is the spice of life 丰富多彩的生活才乐趣横生

    Variety is the spice of life 丰富多彩的生活才乐趣横生

    Episode 170613 / 13 Jun 2017

    Be adventurous and have fun in life

  • Play it by ear 见机行事

    Play it by ear 见机行事

    Episode 170608 / 08 Jun 2017

    Spontaneous decisions about what to do next

  • Put two and two together 根据现有情况推断

    Put two and two together 根据现有情况推断

    Episode 170606 / 06 Jun 2017

    Guess the truth from what you've seen or heard

  • Young blood 新生力量

    Young blood 新生力量

    Episode 170601 / 01 Jun 2017

    A phrase which means the young and vigorous force of an organisation

  • Young at heart 心态年轻

    Young at heart 心态年轻

    Episode 170530 / 30 May 2017

    An expression which means to feel youthful, energetic or optimistic

  • Twist somebody around your little finger 任意摆布某人

    Twist somebody around your little finger 任意摆布某人

    Episode 170525 / 25 May 2017

    An expression which means to have total control over someone

  • Live out of a suitcase 成天在外奔波

    Live out of a suitcase 成天在外奔波

    Episode 170523 / 23 May 2017

    An expression which means to travel all the time

  • The new black 新风尚

    The new black 新风尚

    Episode 170518 / 18 May 2017

    What is the trendiest colour this season?

  • A stone's throw 一步之遥

    A stone's throw 一步之遥

    Episode 170516 / 16 May 2017

    An expression which means a short distance

  • Tough cookie 顽强的人

    Tough cookie 顽强的人

    Episode 170511 / 11 May 2017

    Are you strong mentally and physically?

  • Look like a million dollars 看起来棒极了

    Look like a million dollars 看起来棒极了

    Episode 170509 / 09 May 2017

    An expression which means to look fantastic

  • Make hay while the sun shines 趁热打铁

    Make hay while the sun shines 趁热打铁

    Episode 170504 / 04 May 2017

    A proverb about seizing the opportunity while you can

  • Have eyes bigger than one's stomach 眼大肚子小

    Have eyes bigger than one's stomach 眼大肚子小

    Episode 170502 / 02 May 2017

    Have you ever taken more food than you can eat at a buffet?

  • Travel light 轻装旅行

    Travel light 轻装旅行

    Episode 170427 / 27 Apr 2017

    If you travel light, you don't have a lot of luggage

  • Be up with the lark 早早起床

    Be up with the lark 早早起床

    Episode 170425 / 25 Apr 2017

    Are you an early bird?

  • Seed money 启动资金,本金

    Seed money 启动资金,本金

    Episode 170420 / 20 Apr 2017

    Money given to start an activity or business

  • You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs 有失才有得

    You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs 有失才有得

    Episode 170418 / 18 Apr 2017

    A saying about sacrifice and gain

  • As mad as a March hare 疯疯癫癫

    As mad as a March hare 疯疯癫癫

    Episode 170413 / 13 Apr 2017

    An expression which means someone is completely crazy

  • Roll with the punches 克服重重困难

    Roll with the punches 克服重重困难

    Episode 170411 / 11 Apr 2017

    An informal way of saying to deal with a series of hardship

  • Go out like a light 一沾枕头就睡着

    Go out like a light 一沾枕头就睡着

    Episode 170406 / 06 Apr 2017

    Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hit the pillow?

  • Live on in the memory 在记忆中留存

    Live on in the memory 在记忆中留存

    Episode 170404 / 04 Apr 2017

    A phrase to use when something from the past lingers on in someone's mind

  • A pack of lies 谎话连篇

    A pack of lies 谎话连篇

    Episode 170330 / 30 Mar 2017

    A completely untrue report or story

  • One-trick pony 一招鲜

    One-trick pony 一招鲜

    Episode 170328 / 28 Mar 2017

    Are you good at doing only one thing?

  • Get itchy feet 渴望旅行,想经历不同的事

    Get itchy feet 渴望旅行,想经历不同的事

    Episode 170323 / 23 Mar 2017

    Are you getting itchy feet?

  • Green fingers 园艺技术高超

    Green fingers 园艺技术高超

    Episode 170321 / 21 Mar 2017

    Someone who is a keen gardener

  • Ride roughshod over 一意孤行

    Ride roughshod over 一意孤行

    Episode 170316 / 16 Mar 2017

    To do something without caring about what others think

  • The grass is always greener on the other side 邻家芳草绿,隔岸风景好

    The grass is always greener on the other side 邻家芳草绿,隔岸风景好

    Episode 170314 / 14 Mar 2017

    Some people always think others have it better

  • As fresh as a daisy 精神焕发

    As fresh as a daisy 精神焕发

    Episode 170309 / 09 Mar 2017

    A person full of energy

  • A spring in one's step 脚步充满活力

    A spring in one's step 脚步充满活力

    Episode 170307 / 07 Mar 2017

    A happy and energised person has this

  • Walking encyclopedia 活百科全书

    Walking encyclopedia 活百科全书

    Episode 170302 / 02 Mar 2017

    A well-informed and learned person

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    Source: https://www.bbc.com/learningenglish/chinese/features/todays-phrase/ep-160906

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