Lingo

Having an Effect

18 Words

9m

1.
[take] {sth} on the chin
短语

Despite the harsh feedback from the client, he took the criticism on the chin and used it to improve his work.

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2.
[take] a toll on {sb/sth}
短语

The stress of the demanding job was taking a toll on her health, leading to exhaustion and frequent illnesses.

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3.
[do] {sb} (any|) good
短语

I told him that skipping breakfast every day wouldn't do him any good in the long run.

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4.
[have] a part (to play|) in {sth}
短语

As a team leader, she has a part in making crucial decisions that affect the project's outcome.

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5.
[cut] both ways
短语

His decision to reduce expenses cut both ways; it saved money but also resulted in staff layoffs.

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6.
(bad|rotten) apple
短语

Unfortunately, one bad apple in the team's leadership led to a decline in the group's overall morale and productivity.

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7.
vicious (circle|cycle)
名词

恶性循环, 恶性循环圈

His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle, as missed deadlines led to stress, and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines.

他的长期拖延造成了一个恶性循环,因为错过截止日期导致了压力,而压力又进一步阻碍了他按时完成任务的能力。

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8.
[have] a horse in (the|this|that) race
短语

Being a private institution we're not tied to any state funding, so we don't have a horse in that race.

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9.
[go|be] hand in hand
短语

In a loving relationship, trust and emotional support are hand in hand, creating a strong bond between partners.

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ripple effect
10.
ripple effect
名词

连锁反应, 涟漪效应

His act of kindness is creating a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward.

他的善举正在产生连锁反应,激励其他人将这份善意传递下去。

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11.
[strike] a note
短语

At the end of her speech, she struck a note of warning about the risks involved in the project.

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12.
[make] inroads (into|on) {sth}
短语

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

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13.
[cut] (no|little|much) ice with {sb}
短语

He won the Nobel Peace Prize, but this cut little ice at home.

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14.
exception that proves the rule
短语

The fact that we rarely have traffic jams on this road is the exception that proves the rule of efficient traffic management.

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15.
a stroke of {sth}
短语

Her ingenious idea was a stroke of genius, revolutionizing the way we approach the problem.

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16.
[do] a job on {sb/sth}
短语

The harsh criticism in the media really did a job on the actor's confidence.

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17.
[break] (the|a) spell
短语

The brave knight sought to break the evil sorcerer's spell and save the princess.

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18.
[make] history
短语

The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming helped to make history in the field of medicine.

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