Useful Idioms

He knows better than to mess with a good customer.

Don't jump the gun and make a decision before considering all the options.

The new documentary sheds light on the environmental impact of deforestation in the Amazon.

The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned.

决心, 完全致力于

The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies.

Her years of hard work and dedication paved the way for her promotion to the role of department manager.

I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time.

The security guards are always on the lookout for unauthorized personnel in the restricted area.

You can't criticize my decisions and then expect me to fix everything for you.You can't have it both ways.

完全自由, 全权委托

The CEO gave the marketing team free rein to develop innovative campaigns and explore new strategies.

首席执行官给了营销团队完全的自由来开发创新活动和探索新策略。

The spacious kitchen layout lends itself to hosting large family gatherings.

He launched his first product in his garage, and the rest is history—the company became a global powerhouse.

He was happy to take a back seat and let his colleague present the project.

The scheme is designed to help kids whose parents have fallen on hard times.

Martha's dead set on having a new bike.Ethan is dead set on being an actor.

After graduating from college, he faced a fork in the road and had to decide whether to pursue further education or start his career.

The politician's controversial remarks caused him to fall out of favor with his constituents.

She wrung her hands in anxiety as she awaited the doctor's verdict.

Since we have only a few hours in the city, let's make the most out of our time by visiting the most iconic landmarks.

She has a beautiful voice and can carry a tune effortlessly.

The new data from the market research is grist to the mill for our marketing strategy.

For scientists, the nature of consciousness remains the final frontier of human understanding.

突然, 凭空

A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road.

一只鹿突然出现，导致汽车偏离了道路。

Since I've been on vacation, I feel completely out of the loop at work.

After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief.

The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close.

The company quietly launched a new product under the radar to test its reception before a full-scale release.

After months of losses, the company finally broke even last quarter.

Despite being close friends, they were at odds over the best approach to solving the problem.

She decided to take advantage of the sunny weather and go for a long hike in the mountains.

面值, 表面意义

He took the promise at face value without questioning it.

他不加思索地从表面价值接受了这个承诺。

On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it.

After the breakup, she continued to attend social events but just went through the motions, feeling empty inside.

By the 1950s, television had made great inroads into the territory of the news magazines.

转折点, 关键时刻

She often reflects on that turning point in her life when she decided to pursue her passion.

她经常反思她生活中的那个转折点，那时她决定追求自己的热情。

I took it for granted that my car would start every morning until it finally broke down.

By a quirk of fate, they both ended up at the same cafe on the same day and rekindled their friendship.