Lingo

Understanding

10 Words

5m

1.
[know] a hawk from a handsaw
短语

She can't even tell a hawk from a handsaw, so I wouldn't trust her to make important decisions.

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2.
open book
名词

一本打开的书, 透明的人

I appreciate how she's always straightforward and honest; she's like an open book.

我很欣赏她总是直率诚实;她就像一本打开的书

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3.
[read] {sb} like a book
短语

She can read him like a book; she always knows when something is bothering him.

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4.
[get] to the (heart|bottom) of {sth}
短语

Our investigative team is determined to get to the heart of the corruption scandal and expose the key players involved.

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5.
[read] between the lines
短语

His resignation letter was polite, but if you read between the lines, you can tell he was dissatisfied with the company.

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6.
head trip
名词

一次强烈的体验, 一次难忘的旅程

Climbing that mountain and watching the sunrise was a real head trip; I'll never forget that breathtaking view.

攀登那座山并观看日出是一次真正的心灵之旅;我永远不会忘记那令人叹为观止的景色。

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7.
quick off the mark
短语

She was quick off the mark in identifying the emerging trend in the market, allowing her company to capitalize on it before competitors.

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8.
in words of one syllable
短语

Can you explain how the engine works in words of one syllable?I'm not a mechanic.

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9.
light bulb moment
短语

She had a light bulb moment when she figured out how to solve the puzzle.

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10.
[shed] light on {sth}
短语

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

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