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It means you can give someone the opportunity to learn or to do something, but you can never force him to accept that opportunity.Eg: Greg always comp...
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Shipshape 井井有条
2023-12-06It means that everything is clean and orderly, ready for inspectioneg: We're ready for the demonstration. Everything is shipshape. Note:Shipshape的...
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Sharpen up 认真思考
2023-12-06It means to eat until you are satisfied, eat as much as you can eg: Eat your fill. You won't have another meal till we get home. Note:Eat your fil...
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In the same boat 处境相同
2023-12-06It means to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people.eg: If he loses his job he'll be in the same boat as any other unemployed person.N...
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If someone says, "The best advice is found on the pillow," he/she means that it might not be good to worry about your problem now. You may b...
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Be under pressure 在压力之下
2023-12-06It means to live work in a way that causes you feel anxiety and worry.eg: Some people perform well under pressure and some others don't.Athletes m...
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Cut through 轻松穿过
2023-12-06It means to move easily and smoothly through something.This phrasal verb can't be separated. eg: The boat cut through the water. Note:Cut through...
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Be up in the air 悬而未决的
2023-12-06It means not to be decided yet.eg: The company is going to build a new factory, but the location is still up in the air. They are eager to see the ba...
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Strike while the iron is hot 趁热打铁
2023-12-06It means to act or take advantage of an opportunity at the right moment, when the person is most likely to succeed.eg: You should strike while the iro...
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Put one's foot down 拒绝
2023-12-06It means to say no, say you cannot do that, no way When the kids ask if they can go to a restricted movie, I put my foot down. Note:Put one's foot...