10个与夏天有关的口语习语
爱思英语编者按:夏天已经悄悄来到。夏天在你脑海中是什么样的符号呢?阳光、沙滩、冰淇淋、暑假、游泳池、夹脚拖……我们今天就来看看那些与夏天有关的地道表达吧! 1. Like a Fish Out of Water Bob always feels like a fish out of water when he is at his girlfriend’s office party. 2. Like Water off a Duck’s Back Terry never gets upset when he is criticized. It’s like water off a duck’s back. 3. A Drop in the Ocean A few thousand pounds is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this project. 4. Thrown in at the Deep End On my first day in this job, I was asked to give a presentation to the board of directors. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end! 5. Swim Against the Tide Every now and again in business you have to take a risk and swim against the tide. 6. Make a Splash If you want your book to be successful, you’ve got to make a splash by having a book launch and throwing lots of parties. 7. To make hay while the sun shines Well, I have a few more days before I have to return my Ferrari, so I may as well make hay while the sun shines and drive it as much as possible. 8. Come Rain or Shine I go running every day, come rain or shine. 9. To take a shine to someone My dog has really taken a shine to you. 10. Hot Off the Press The news about the CEO’s resignation is hot off the press. |