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BFF 最好的朋友
Episode 200609 / 09 Jun 2020
今日短语
“BFF” 是短语 “best friend forever(永远的好朋友)” 的首字母缩写形式。“BFF” 近来出现的频率越来越高,现在可以直接被当成一个名词使用,指某人 “最好的朋友” 或 “最亲密的朋友”。“BFF” 通常多用于年轻人的口语会话中,也可以用在书面文字中,不过书面形式多现于社交媒体的非正式语境中。
例句
Jenny’s been my BFF since primary school. I’d tell her anything.
珍妮从小学开始就是我最好的朋友。我和她无话不说。
Have you noticed how well Xiaofang and Pat get on? It looks like they’re new BFFs!
你注意到小芳和帕特相处得有多好吗?看来他们俩刚成为最好的朋友!
My little brother’s BFF moved to a different school this year and he really misses her. They did everything together!
我弟弟最好的朋友今年转校了,他真的很想她。他们俩曾经形影不离!
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Split one’s sides 笑破肚皮
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Burst out laughing 放声大笑
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Beyond a joke 不可理喻,非常过分
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Like a cat on a hot tin roof 像热锅上的蚂蚁一般,坐立不安
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Dig deep 倾力出资;倾尽全力
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Like pulling teeth 非常困难
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Throw caution to the wind 不顾风险
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Make headway 取得进展
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Get your head down 集中全部精力;躺下睡觉
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Garden-variety 非常普通
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To be bullheaded 固执己见
Episode 210216 / 16 Feb 2021
Who do you know who’s stubborn?
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My one and only 我的唯一
Episode 210211 / 11 Feb 2021
Who is your one and only?
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Have ice in one’s veins 镇定自若
Episode 210209 / 09 Feb 2021
Do you have ice in your veins?
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Throw cold water on something 泼冷水
Episode 210204 / 04 Feb 2021
Have your ideas been dismissed?
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Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人
Episode 210202 / 02 Feb 2021
Have you ever been left out in the cold?
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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?
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Cold comfort 于事无补
Episode 210126 / 26 Jan 2021
What is cold comfort?
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Come in from the cold 不再受冷落
Episode 210121 / 21 Jan 2021
Have you come in from the cold?
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Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉
Episode 210119 / 19 Jan 2021
Learn to describe feeling extremely cold
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Dead of winter 寒冬腊月
Episode 210114 / 14 Jan 2021
Learn to describe the coldest time of year
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A cold snap 寒流
Episode 210112 / 12 Jan 2021
It suddenly got cold
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A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫
Episode 210107 / 07 Jan 2021
There is no chance you'll forget this
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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
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Snowball effect 滚雪球效应
Episode 201231 / 31 Dec 2020
How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?
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Put something on ice 搁置,推迟
Episode 201229 / 29 Dec 2020
How can you talk about postponing a plan or deal?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A jam session 一场即兴演奏会
Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Come rain or shine 风雨无阻
Episode 201105 / 05 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what
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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
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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
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A fighting chance 成功的一线可能
Episode 201027 / 27 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about possibility
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bone up 苦学,突击钻研
Episode 200922 / 22 Sep 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作
Episode 200903 / 03 Sep 2020
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone works very hard
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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
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Mind your own business 少管闲事
Episode 200827 / 27 Aug 2020
Learn a useful phrase to tell someone to stop being nosy
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无
Episode 200630 / 30 Jun 2020
Learn an expression to describe being very annoyed
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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
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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
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Besties 最好的朋友,闺蜜
Episode 200618 / 18 Jun 2020
Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends
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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
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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
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BFF 最好的朋友
Episode 200609 / 09 Jun 2020
Learn a useful phrase to refer to your best friend
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mend fences with someone 重归于好
Episode 200514 / 14 May 2020
Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FYI 供你参考
Episode 200227 / 27 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details
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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
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BTW 顺便说一句
Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation
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ATTN 关涉人,经办人
Episode 200218 / 18 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something
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Typo 打错字
Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020
Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing
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TBC 有待确认
Episode 200211 / 11 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to show that something is yet to be decided
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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
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ETA 预计到达时间
Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time
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ASAP 尽快
Episode 200130 / 30 Jan 2020
Learn a useful acronym to show that something needs to be done quickly
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木
Episode 191224 / 24 Dec 2019
Learn how to say you have temporarily lost feeling
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Have a migraine 偏头痛
Episode 191205 / 05 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English
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Have a raging temperature 发高烧
Episode 191203 / 03 Dec 2019
Learn how to say you have a high temperature
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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
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Have period pain 痛经
Episode 191126 / 26 Nov 2019
Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English
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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
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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
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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
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Feel peaky 面容憔悴,身体虚弱
Episode 191112 / 12 Nov 2019
Feeling peaky? Find out what it means
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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To stew 独自烦恼
Episode 190917 / 17 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable
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Half-baked 考虑不周
Episode 190912 / 12 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a bad idea
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下
Episode 190815 / 15 Aug 2019
A rest after a period of hard work
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Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己
Episode 190813 / 13 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people
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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
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Down to earth 接地气、务实
Episode 190806 / 06 Aug 2019
A practical phrase to describe a practical person
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Goal-oriented 目标明确
Episode 190801 / 01 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives
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One in a million 百里挑一
Episode 190730 / 30 Jul 2019
An expression to describe someone special
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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’
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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’?
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Compare deals 货比三家
Episode 190718 / 18 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices'
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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
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A flash sale 限时抢购
Episode 190711 / 11 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale'
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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
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Push through the pain 挺过痛苦
Episode 190704 / 04 Jul 2019
It's going to hurt!
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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
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Bulk up 身体变壮实;事物添分量
Episode 190627 / 27 Jun 2019
Learn a fitness-related phrase
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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
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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
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Pump iron 举重锻炼
Episode 190618 / 18 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise
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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’
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You’ve got it in the bag 稳操胜券
Episode 190611 / 11 Jun 2019
Learn a winning expression
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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
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Keep your chin up 保持干劲
Episode 190604 / 04 Jun 2019
Stay strong and motivated
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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!
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Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干
Episode 190528 / 28 May 2019
Time to focus on your studies!
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Have had enough 受够了
Episode 190523 / 23 May 2019
I can’t take it any more!
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Fed up 厌烦,厌倦
Episode 190521 / 21 May 2019
A phrase to use when you’re annoyed
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Made up 欣喜不已,兴高采烈
Episode 190516 / 16 May 2019
A happy phrase
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Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂
Episode 190514 / 14 May 2019
Not just one feeling!
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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?
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Set off 出发、启程
Episode 190507 / 07 May 2019
Are you ready to set off a journey of English learning with us?
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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
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Give up 停止做一件事
Episode 190430 / 30 Apr 2019
Which bad habits would you stop doing?
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Things are looking up 情况开始好转
Episode 190425 / 25 Apr 2019
Learn an optimistic expression
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Prove difficult 做事困难
Episode 190423 / 23 Apr 2019
Is it hard or easy to do?
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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?
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Firm up 敲定、落实
Episode 190416 / 16 Apr 2019
A phrase about making arrangements
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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?
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Get in and get out 上下车
Episode 190409 / 09 Apr 2019
Get in the ...?
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Get held up 受阻无法前进
Episode 190404 / 04 Apr 2019
It can be frustrating to get held up
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Pencil in 暂定
Episode 190402 / 02 Apr 2019
A phrase based on a common writing tool
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Check out 去看看
Episode 190328 / 28 Mar 2019
Check out what this useful phrase means
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Spring into action 立刻行动起来
Episode 190326 / 26 Mar 2019
Stand by to learn a new phrase!
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Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒
Episode 190321 / 21 Mar 2019
We’re totally besotted with Today’s Phrase
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Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人
Episode 190319 / 19 Mar 2019
Have you ever fallen for anyone?
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Be loved up 恩恩爱爱
Episode 190314 / 14 Mar 2019
An informal phrase about being in love
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End it with someone 结束一段感情
Episode 190312 / 12 Mar 2019
An expression about ending a relationship
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Settle down 安顿下来
Episode 190307 / 07 Mar 2019
Are you tired of being on the road?
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Grow apart 渐渐疏远
Episode 190305 / 05 Mar 2019
Don’t grow apart
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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
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Get over someone 忘记一个人
Episode 190226 / 26 Feb 2019
Move on with your life
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To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往
Episode 190221 / 21 Feb 2019
Are you seeing anyone?
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Ask someone out 请人出来约会
Episode 190219 / 19 Feb 2019
Are you interested in going on a date with me?
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Pig out 大吃特吃
Episode 190214 / 14 Feb 2019
What do you like to pig out on?
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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?
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Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了
Episode 190131 / 31 Jan 2019
When might pigs fly? Probably never
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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!
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Stick to something 坚持下去,信守承诺
Episode 190124 / 24 Jan 2019
Never give up!
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Give something a go 试一把
Episode 190122 / 22 Jan 2019
Don’t be afraid to try new things!
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Take up 开始参与新活动
Episode 190117 / 17 Jan 2019
Are you interested in starting a new hobby?
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Order a takeaway 订外卖
Episode 190115 / 15 Jan 2019
What to do if you want to stay at home and not cook
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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?
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Go off 食物变质
Episode 190108 / 08 Jan 2019
When food turns bad
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Have a look around 四处看看
Episode 190103 / 03 Jan 2019
Find out what this phrase means!
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Meet up with 与人见面
Episode 190101 / 01 Jan 2019
To get together
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Out of shape 身材走形
Episode 181227 / 27 Dec 2018
An expression related to body and health
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Wolf down 狼吞虎咽
Episode 181225 / 25 Dec 2018
You eat too fast!
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Go over 仔细检查
Episode 181220 / 20 Dec 2018
Could you please look at this document again?
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Personal best 个人最好成绩
Episode 181218 / 18 Dec 2018
How fast can you run?
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Hit the books 做功课、看书
Episode 181213 / 13 Dec 2018
It’s time to study
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As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫
Episode 181211 / 11 Dec 2018
How do we use this expression?
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Rub someone up the wrong way 把某人惹怒
Episode 181206 / 06 Dec 2018
Don’t stroke a cat the wrong way!
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Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素
Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018
Describing a unique character!
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Learn something by heart 牢记于心
Episode 181129 / 29 Nov 2018
Are you able to say it without looking?
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Pull an all-nighter 开夜车
Episode 181127 / 27 Nov 2018
Do you often stay up late?
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Push yourself 突破自我
Episode 181122 / 22 Nov 2018
Try a little harder!
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Cram for 考前抱佛脚
Episode 181120 / 20 Nov 2018
Don’t leave it till the last minute!
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Work out 锻炼身体
Episode 181115 / 15 Nov 2018
Time to hit the gym!
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Call a spade a spade 实话实说
Episode 181113 / 13 Nov 2018
Speak up!
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Square the circle 做不可能的事情
Episode 181108 / 08 Nov 2018
It’s almost impossible to do!
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A chequered past 好坏参半的过去
Episode 181106 / 06 Nov 2018
What did this person do?
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Want for nothing 要什么有什么
Episode 181101 / 01 Nov 2018
What kind of life is this expression used to describe?
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Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物
Episode 181030 / 30 Oct 2018
Be prepared for a surprise!
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Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休
Episode 181025 / 25 Oct 2018
An animal phrase to describe a human situation
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Crisis averted 危机已解除
Episode 181023 / 23 Oct 2018
A phrase used to express relief
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A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友
Episode 181018 / 18 Oct 2018
Does this phrase have anything to do with weather?
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Live in clover 养尊处优
Episode 181016 / 16 Oct 2018
A life of comfort and luxury
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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!
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Train your sights on something 立志做
Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018
Aim to learn a new English expression today!
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Be streets ahead 遥遥领先
Episode 181004 / 04 Oct 2018
Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase
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Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足
Episode 181002 / 02 Oct 2018
Will this spoil the pudding?
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The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物
Episode 180927 / 27 Sep 2018
Are you good at mixing with people?
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The third degree 严厉盘问
Episode 180925 / 25 Sep 2018
Do you get the third degree?
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Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习
Episode 180920 / 20 Sep 2018
Put your best foot forward!
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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
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Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热,摇摆不定
Episode 180913 / 13 Sep 2018
Make up your mind!
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Lock horns 争论不休
Episode 180911 / 11 Sep 2018
What a fight!
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Talk of the devil 说曹操,曹操就到
Episode 180906 / 06 Sep 2018
Here she comes!
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Rain on your parade 泼冷水
Episode 180904 / 04 Sep 2018
My plans are ruined!
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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
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The sands of time 时间的流沙
Episode 180828 / 28 Aug 2018
Time is running out!
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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
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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?
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Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度
Episode 180816 / 16 Aug 2018
Are you too optimistic?
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Too hot to handle 过于棘手,难以掌控
Episode 180814 / 14 Aug 2018
Too difficult or dangerous to tackle
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Place in the sun 好境遇
Episode 180809 / 09 Aug 2018
A phrase which describes being in a desirable position
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To swim upstream 逆流而上
Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018
Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?
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Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑
Episode 180802 / 02 Aug 2018
Did you go to the beach this summer?
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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
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Indian Summer 秋老虎
Episode 180726 / 26 Jul 2018
This phrase does not have anything to do India
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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
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Brain food 健脑食品
Episode 180719 / 19 Jul 2018
This phrase could show you how to improve your mental capabilities
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To have no appetite for something 对事物“不感冒”
Episode 180717 / 17 Jul 2018
Learn the meaning of this phrase here
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Fall from grace 失去人心
Episode 180712 / 12 Jul 2018
What happens when you do something bad?
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A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱
Episode 180710 / 10 Jul 2018
Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Name and shame 点名批评
Episode 180614 / 14 Jun 2018
A useful phrase for when you want to openly criticise a person
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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
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Food for thought “精神食粮”引人深思
Episode 180607 / 07 Jun 2018
A phrase that will leave you thinking
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The upper hand 占据上风
Episode 180605 / 05 Jun 2018
A phrase to say you are in control
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To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙
Episode 180531 / 31 May 2018
use your opponent's technique against them
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To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己
Episode 180529 / 29 May 2018
To enter or remain in a balanced state
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Business as usual 一切照旧
Episode 180524 / 24 May 2018
Things are the same as always
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Flesh and blood 血肉之亲
Episode 180522 / 22 May 2018
A phrase referring to a member of your family
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Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐
Episode 180517 / 17 May 2018
To combine work with social activities
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As safe as houses 非常安全
Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018
An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure
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Get down to business 言归正传
Episode 180510 / 10 May 2018
Let’s talk about what matters most
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To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处
Episode 180508 / 08 May 2018
A phrase about upsetting someone
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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
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To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束
Episode 180501 / 01 May 2018
Free of all commitments
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To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽
Episode 180426 / 26 Apr 2018
To abandon a difficult situation
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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
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To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾
Episode 180419 / 19 Apr 2018
What food do you enjoy?
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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
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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?
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A pipe dream 白日梦
Episode 180410 / 10 Apr 2018
In your dreams!
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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
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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
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To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防
Episode 180329 / 29 Mar 2018
A surprising phrase!
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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
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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
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Cutthroat 竞争激烈
Episode 180320 / 20 Mar 2018
A word which means competition is fierce
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To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径
Episode 180315 / 15 Mar 2018
It's not always best to take the easiest path
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Corner the market 垄断市场
Episode 180313 / 13 Mar 2018
Learn an English phrase related to business
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