Lingo

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12 Words

6m

1.
in the clear
短语

She is in the clear now that all the obstacles have been overcome.

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2.
on the case
短语

Officers on the case are unable to find a motive.

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3.
the (long|) arm of the law
短语

The arm of the law enforces justice and upholds the rule of law.

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4.
the third degree
短语

The suspect is being subjected to the third degree in the interrogation room.

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behind bars
5.
behind bars
副词

在铁窗后, 在监狱里

The notorious criminal is currently behind bars, serving a life sentence for his crimes.

那个臭名昭著的罪犯目前在监狱里,因他的罪行正在服无期徒刑。

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6.
[be] in for
短语

When they heard the thunder, they knew they were in for a stormy evening.

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7.
by the book
短语

The detective solved the case by the book, meticulously gathering evidence and following every procedure.

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8.
dos and don'ts
短语

The employee should follow the dos and don'ts outlined in the company handbook.

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green light
9.
green light
名词

绿灯, 批准

The manager gives the green light for the project to proceed.

经理为项目继续开了绿灯

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rule of thumb
10.
rule of thumb
短语

The rule of thumb suggests that you should save at least 10% of your income.

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11.
guilty as charged
短语

Did you forget to send that email I asked you about?

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12.
clean bill of health
短语

He's been given a clean bill of health by the doctor.

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