日常生活英語俚語

日常生活英語俚語

　　引導語：俚語指民間非正式、較口語的詞句，通常用在非正式的場合。以下是百分網小編分享給大家的日常生活英語俚語，歡迎閱讀!

日常生活英語俚語

　　Be in the air 將要發生的事情

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

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

　　Clear the air 消除誤會

　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations

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

　　Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴

　　To be very expensive

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

　　A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

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

　　In the Bag 穩操勝券

　　Said of an achievement which is secure

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

　　In the balance 未知的,不可預測的

　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

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

　　Drive a hard bargain 極力討價還價

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

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

　　Ring a bell 看上去或聽起來非常熟悉

　　To look, sound or seem familiar

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

　　Tighten one’s belt 節衣縮食

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

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

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