Use Knock Your Socks Off in a Sentence
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
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
Episode 211228 / 28 Dec 2021
A phrase about speed
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
Episode 211221 / 21 Dec 2021
The ink is still wet in this expression
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
Episode 211214 / 14 Dec 2021
What kind of creature are you?
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
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
Episode 211202 / 02 Dec 2021
Who do you know who is larger than life?
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
Episode 211125 / 25 Nov 2021
A lively phrase
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
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
Episode 211116 / 16 Nov 2021
A phrase about giving
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
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
Episode 211104 / 04 Nov 2021
An expression for someone good
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
Episode 211028 / 28 Oct 2021
A neat expression!
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
Episode 211021 / 21 Oct 2021
What does 'blind you with science' mean?
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
Episode 211014 / 14 Oct 2021
How good is your memory?
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
Episode 211007 / 07 Oct 2021
Is it all Greek to you?
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
Episode 210930 / 30 Sep 2021
Are you quick or slow on the uptake?
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
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
Episode 210921 / 21 Sep 2021
A bookish phrase
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
Episode 210914 / 14 Sep 2021
What can't you understand?
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
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
Episode 210902 / 02 Sep 2021
Do you get really embarrassed?
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
Episode 210826 / 26 Aug 2021
A saying about learning a lesson
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
Episode 210819 / 19 Aug 2021
When did you last rue the day?
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
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
Episode 210810 / 10 Aug 2021
Do you like to get in on the ground floor?
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
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
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
Episode 210727 / 27 Jul 2021
Describing a difficult time
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
Episode 210720 / 20 Jul 2021
When did you have to face your fears?
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
Episode 210713 / 13 Jul 2021
A phrase with courage
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
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
Episode 210701 / 01 Jul 2021
Start learning a new phrase
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
Episode 210624 / 24 Jun 2021
Where is your home from home?
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
Episode 210617 / 17 Jun 2021
What time do you get up?
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
Episode 210610 / 10 Jun 2021
Do you need to relax?
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
Episode 210603 / 03 Jun 2021
Do you need a holiday?
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
Episode 210527 / 27 May 2021
What do you find funny?
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
Episode 210520 / 20 May 2021
A funny phrase
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
Episode 210513 / 13 May 2021
An unfunny phrase
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
Episode 210506 / 06 May 2021
What makes you anxious?
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
Episode 210429 / 29 Apr 2021
A painful phrase
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
Episode 210422 / 22 Apr 2021
A risky English phrase
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
Episode 210415 / 15 Apr 2021
Learn an interesting English proverb
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
Episode 210408 / 08 Apr 2021
Do you like making headway?
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
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
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
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
Episode 210323 / 23 Mar 2021
When did something go wrong for you?
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
Episode 210316 / 16 Mar 2021
Have you ever gained the advantage over someone?
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
Episode 210309 / 09 Mar 2021
Is this a funny phrase?
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
Episode 210302 / 02 Mar 2021
A hazy phrase
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
Episode 210223 / 23 Feb 2021
Have you ever hit the bullseye?
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
Episode 210216 / 16 Feb 2021
Who do you know who's stubborn?
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
Episode 210209 / 09 Feb 2021
Do you have ice in your veins?
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
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
Episode 210128 / 28 Jan 2021
Do you have cold hands and a warm heart?
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
Episode 210121 / 21 Jan 2021
Have you come in from the cold?
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
Episode 210114 / 14 Jan 2021
Learn to describe the coldest time of year
A cold snap 寒流
Episode 210112 / 12 Jan 2021
It suddenly got cold
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
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
Episode 201231 / 31 Dec 2020
How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 201208 / 08 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear
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
Episode 201201 / 01 Dec 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a song
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
Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together
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
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
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
Episode 201110 / 10 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes
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
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
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
Episode 201027 / 27 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about possibility
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 201001 / 01 Oct 2020
Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success
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
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
Episode 200922 / 22 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 200901 / 01 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard
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
Episode 200825 / 25 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 200618 / 18 Jun 2020
Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 200430 / 30 Apr 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 200317 / 17 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals
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
Episode 200310 / 10 Mar 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work
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
Episode 200303 / 03 Mar 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day
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
Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation
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
Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020
Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing
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
Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time
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
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
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
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
Episode 200114 / 14 Jan 2020
Learn an informal expression for 'it's cold' in English
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
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
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
Episode 191231 / 31 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 191205 / 05 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English
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
Episode 191128 / 28 Nov 2019
Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 190924 / 24 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted
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
Episode 190917 / 17 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 190822 / 22 Aug 2019
A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement
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
Episode 190815 / 15 Aug 2019
A rest after a period of hard work
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
Episode 190808 / 08 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy
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
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
Episode 190730 / 30 Jul 2019
An expression to describe someone special
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
Episode 190723 / 23 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase that means 'a driven and successful person'?
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
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
Episode 190711 / 11 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale'
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
Episode 190704 / 04 Jul 2019
It's going to hurt!
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
Episode 190627 / 27 Jun 2019
Learn a fitness-related phrase
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
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
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
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
Episode 190611 / 11 Jun 2019
Learn a winning expression
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
Episode 190604 / 04 Jun 2019
Stay strong and motivated
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
Episode 190528 / 28 May 2019
Time to focus on your studies!
Have had enough 受够了
Episode 190523 / 23 May 2019
I can't take it any more!
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
Episode 190516 / 16 May 2019
A happy phrase
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
Episode 190509 / 09 May 2019
What types of vehicles do we get on and get off?
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
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
Episode 190430 / 30 Apr 2019
Which bad habits would you stop doing?
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
Episode 190423 / 23 Apr 2019
Is it hard or easy to do?
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
Episode 190416 / 16 Apr 2019
A phrase about making arrangements
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
Episode 190409 / 09 Apr 2019
Get in the ...?
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
Episode 190402 / 02 Apr 2019
A phrase based on a common writing tool
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
Episode 190326 / 26 Mar 2019
Stand by to learn a new phrase!
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
Episode 190319 / 19 Mar 2019
Have you ever fallen for anyone?
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
Episode 190312 / 12 Mar 2019
An expression about ending a relationship
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
Episode 190305 / 05 Mar 2019
Don't grow apart
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
Episode 190226 / 26 Feb 2019
Move on with your life
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
Episode 190219 / 19 Feb 2019
Are you interested in going on a date with me?
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
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
Episode 190131 / 31 Jan 2019
When might pigs fly? Probably never
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
Episode 190124 / 24 Jan 2019
Never give up!
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
Episode 190117 / 17 Jan 2019
Are you interested in starting a new hobby?
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
Episode 190110 / 10 Jan 2019
Where would you normally eat the food you've bought?
Go off 食物变质
Episode 190108 / 08 Jan 2019
When food turns bad
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
Episode 190101 / 01 Jan 2019
To get together
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
Episode 181225 / 25 Dec 2018
You eat too fast!
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
Episode 181218 / 18 Dec 2018
How fast can you run?
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
Episode 181211 / 11 Dec 2018
How do we use this expression?
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
Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018
Describing a unique character!
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
Episode 181127 / 27 Nov 2018
Do you often stay up late?
Push yourself 突破自我
Episode 181122 / 22 Nov 2018
Try a little harder!
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
Episode 181115 / 15 Nov 2018
Time to hit the gym!
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
Episode 181108 / 08 Nov 2018
It's almost impossible to do!
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
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
Episode 181030 / 30 Oct 2018
Be prepared for a surprise!
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
Episode 181023 / 23 Oct 2018
A phrase used to express relief
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
Episode 181016 / 16 Oct 2018
A life of comfort and luxury
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
Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018
Aim to learn a new English expression today!
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
Episode 181002 / 02 Oct 2018
Will this spoil the pudding?
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
Episode 180925 / 25 Sep 2018
Do you get the third degree?
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
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
Episode 180913 / 13 Sep 2018
Make up your mind!
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
Episode 180906 / 06 Sep 2018
Here she comes!
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
Episode 180830 / 30 Aug 2018
When you finally have to face reality
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
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
Episode 180821 / 21 Aug 2018
The more the merrier?
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
Episode 180814 / 14 Aug 2018
Too difficult or dangerous to tackle
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
Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018
Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?
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
Episode 180731 / 31 Jul 2018
An expression that means someone is feeling very happy
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
Episode 180724 / 24 Jul 2018
Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin
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
Episode 180712 / 12 Jul 2018
What happens when you do something bad?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 180619 / 19 Jun 2018
This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through
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
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
Episode 180605 / 05 Jun 2018
A phrase to say you are in control
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
Episode 180529 / 29 May 2018
To enter or remain in a balanced state
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
Episode 180522 / 22 May 2018
A phrase referring to a member of your family
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
Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018
An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure
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
Episode 180508 / 08 May 2018
A phrase about upsetting someone
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
Episode 180501 / 01 May 2018
Free of all commitments
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
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
Episode 180419 / 19 Apr 2018
What food do you enjoy?
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
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
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
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
Episode 180329 / 29 Mar 2018
A surprising phrase!
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
Episode 180322 / 22 Mar 2018
A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment
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
Episode 180315 / 15 Mar 2018
It's not always best to take the easiest path
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
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
Episode 180306 / 06 Mar 2018
Another use of the word bandwidth
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
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
Episode 180222 / 22 Feb 2018
A phrase which means 'pay the bill'
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
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
Episode 180206 / 06 Feb 2018
An expression which means an offer or opportunity has no restrictions
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
Episode 180130 / 30 Jan 2018
An expression about demonstrating strength.
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
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
Episode 180118 / 18 Jan 2018
An expression about seeking to end a disagreement
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
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）
Episode 180109 / 09 Jan 2018
A vivid expression about launching a project
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
Episode 180102 / 02 Jan 2018
An expression about contacting someone
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
Episode 171226 / 26 Dec 2017
An expression about dealing with a difficulty
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 171130 / 30 Nov 2017
To work hard for an agreement
Nine times out of ten 十之八九
Episode 171128 / 28 Nov 2017
Almost always happens
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
Episode 171121 / 21 Nov 2017
The main reason behind something
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
Episode 171109 / 09 Nov 2017
An informal expression with two meanings
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
Episode 171102 / 02 Nov 2017
An informal expression about having fun
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
Episode 171026 / 26 Oct 2017
An expression about getting through difficulties
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
Episode 171019 / 19 Oct 2017
An expression related to technology
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
Episode 171012 / 12 Oct 2017
A phrase which means to do something spontaneously
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
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
Episode 170926 / 26 Sep 2017
An idiom about starting again in a new way
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
Episode 170919 / 19 Sep 2017
An expression which means aiming to achieve a goal in life
Wet behind the ears 乳臭未干
Episode 170914 / 14 Sep 2017
An expression describing someone who is inexperienced
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
Episode 170907 / 07 Sep 2017
Are you a book lover?
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
Episode 170831 / 31 Aug 2017
An expression to remind that everyone has flaws
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
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
Episode 170822 / 22 Aug 2017
Working long and hard
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
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
Episode 170810 / 10 Aug 2017
An expression which means something is impeccably clean
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
Episode 170803 / 03 Aug 2017
An expression which means 'show someone the basics or tricks of a job'
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
Episode 170727 / 27 Jul 2017
An expression to describe working on lots of numbers
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
Episode 170720 / 20 Jul 2017
An expression for describing the end of initial friendship
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
Episode 170713 / 13 Jul 2017
An expression for describing two distinctively different people
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
Episode 170706 / 06 Jul 2017
A very short time
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
Episode 170629 / 29 Jun 2017
When something seems real but it's not
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
Episode 170622 / 22 Jun 2017
An unwritten pact between two or more parties
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？
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
Episode 170613 / 13 Jun 2017
Be adventurous and have fun in life
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
Episode 170606 / 06 Jun 2017
Guess the truth from what you've seen or heard
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
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
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
Episode 170523 / 23 May 2017
An expression which means to travel all the time
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
Episode 170516 / 16 May 2017
An expression which means a short distance
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
Episode 170509 / 09 May 2017
An expression which means to look fantastic
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
Episode 170502 / 02 May 2017
Have you ever taken more food than you can eat at a buffet?
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
Episode 170425 / 25 Apr 2017
Are you an early bird?
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
Episode 170418 / 18 Apr 2017
A saying about sacrifice and gain
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
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
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
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
Episode 170330 / 30 Mar 2017
A completely untrue report or story
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
Episode 170323 / 23 Mar 2017
Are you getting itchy feet?
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
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
Episode 170314 / 14 Mar 2017
Some people always think others have it better
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
Episode 170307 / 07 Mar 2017
A happy and energised person has this
Walking encyclopedia 活百科全书
Episode 170302 / 02 Mar 2017
A well-informed and learned person
Use Knock Your Socks Off in a Sentence
Source: https://www.bbc.com/learningenglish/chinese/features/todays-phrase/ep-160906
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