我在前面给大家安利了一本学习idiom的书籍叫做Speak English like a Native American。这本书通过使用习语,讲述了Bob一家发生的故事。
今天我们一起来学习第六章,看看Bob他们家发生了哪些事儿,又有哪些习语值得咱们学习掌握。
be on edge 紧张不安
这个词组相当于anxious
if you are constantly on edge, it will take a toll on your health.
Paul felt on edge about meeting Lisa.
要与莉萨见面,保罗感到紧张不安。
whenever you feel on edge, you can take a deep breath and feel relaxed.
out of this world 很美味
在口语表达时,out of this world可以有效地替代delicious,来赞美食物美味。
比如your chicken soup is out of this world.
pig out 大吃大喝,狼吞虎咽
I found Sam in front of the TV, pigging out on pizza and fries.
stop pigging out on cookies or you'll never be able to eat your dinner.
make a bundle :赚很多钱
He made a bundle in the stock market and retired at 45.
have a heart of gold :心地善良
she has a heart of gold and always thinks of others before herself.
good thinking:好主意
you reserved out movie tickets over the Internet? good thinking.
give credit where the credit is due该表扬的就表扬