22 Common Idioms & Their Proper Usages in IELTS Speaking Section (Part 1/5)
Use Idiomatic Language naturally and accurately in the IELTS Speaking Test
The correct use of idioms in English conversations is the way to separate native English speakers from those that learn English as a foreign language. In the IELTS speaking test, using
idioms can really help boost your score, if used properly. Nevertheless, it can also lower your score, if you can‘t use them correctly.
Idiom– A group of words (or a single word) which have a meaning that is not understood by combining the standard definitions of the individual words (though that meaning may sometimes be inferred).
Idioms are a style or form of (often artistic) expression, characteristic of a particular language, group, subculture, school of thought, generation, or medium (for example, movies and television).
To master idioms really requires to understand them intellectually (perhaps by first reading) and also to hear them used properly by native speakers (or near native speakers) of English. Learning some key idioms and their usages can help your score in IELTS writing and speaking tasks. Do not try to use an idiom in an IELTS task unless you understand it and can use it properly. This is easier when writing an idiom than when speaking it. If using it in the
IELTS speaking test, you should be able to use it with the proper inflection (pitch, tone, modulation, emphasis). It is important to think of the context of to whom or what the idiom is directed towards.
1.on the dot– happens at a particular time, precise time, exactly time.
?The class will start at 8:00 a.m. on t he dot, so don‘t be late!
2.and then some– and even more; and more than has been mentioned.
?It looked like 20,000 people and then some were crowded into the stadium. Investors in the business got their money back and then some.
3.Find my feet– to become comfortable doing something.
?Moving to a new city was difficult as first, but I soon found my feet.
4.read my/your/his mind– W – refers to the idea that thoughts are known by another.
?I was surprised he knew what I was planning, like he could read my mind.
5.before long– a rather short amount of time.
?I will be gone before long, but I hope you learn a lot
6.Cost an arm and a leg– really expensive.
?This dress is really nice, but it cost me an arm and a leg.
7.Set in their ways– not wanting to change
?My parents are quite traditional and set in their ways
8.(the) bottom line– most important number or information.
?My bottom line to do this job is freedom from meddling!
?Don‘t give me the details of what the cl ient said about the bid, just tell me his bottom line.
9.burn the midnight oil– stay up late, esp work late
?We‘re gonna have to burn the midnight oil to get this job done by
tomorrow.
10.call it a day– end the job (or task) for the day, (or night)
?Well, it was nice chatting with you, but it‘s time for me to call it a day.
11.change one’s mind – to change a decision or opinion.
?Nothing you have told me motivates me to change my mind.
12.Over the moon– to be extremely pleased or happy.
?I was over the moon when I passed my speaking test.
13.(Right) off the top of my head– saying something without giving it too much thought or
without precise knowledge.
?You are familiar enough with the data. Give us the information off the top of your head.
14.catch your/my/his eye– something or someone that has a visual attraction for you, can be a
written description as well. Really is often used to introduce this idiom.
?That pretty girl really caught my eye. Do any of these watches catch your eye? The price on that advertised special really caught my eye.
15.down in the dumps– unhappy, sad
?She‘s a bit down in the dumps because she failed one of her exams.
16.(on the) cutting edge– the most modern, up to date process or product/equipment
?His teaching process is on the cutting edge. This new computer is cutting edge technology.
17.Put all your eggs in one basket– put all your money or effort into one thing.
?Do n‘t put all your eggs in one basket. You should apply to lots of different universities 18.chill out– relax, calm down
?Despite terrorism, Obama still kept calm, and told his staff to chill out, and got back to work.
19.Miss the boat– miss an opportunity.
?I sent my application in late and I think I missed the boat.
20.(to be) fed up with– tired of, disgusted with
?Be careful, I think the boss is fed up with us today
21.Once in a blue moon– happens very rarely.
? A student will get a 9 in the IELTS writing test once in a blue moon.
22.white elephant– an unprofitable investment, something that is large and unwieldy and is a
nuisance and/or expensive to maintain.
?That new motorbike I bought is really a white elephant, it is expensive and too big for these streets.
22 Common Idioms in IELTS Speaking (Part 2/5)
1. bump into– to meet someone by chance
?I bumped into my old friends at the seminar for education officials
2. A drop in the ocean– every small part of something much bigger.
?==>Just learning idioms is a drop in the ocean when it comes to preparing for the speaking test.
3. work flat out– work very hard
?The employees have been working flat out to get the job finished ahead of the deadline.
4. The in thing– something fashionable.
?The new iPhone is really the in thing at the moment.
5. make a fuss over– overly care for someone/something
?Whenever they visit Grandma she makes a fuss over the children.
6. Run of the mill– average, ordinary
?Apple phones are very run of the mill these days.
7. far-fetched– usually refers to an idea, choice, decision, plan that may be unusual, probably not a good choice.
?The government‘s choice for the new Defense Secretary seemed pretty far fetched to the opposition party.
8. ace– to do well. Usually used relating to a test, competition, something with a score, or a clear winner or loser.
?He aced the history test. He is an ace pitcher/batter/tennis player.
9. A hot potato– a controversial topic.
?Abortion and capital punishment are hot potatoes in my country at the moment.
10. Get a kick out of (something)– to get excitement or pleasure from an event or thought.
?I really get a kick out of seeing the crazy things carried on motorbikes sometimes.
11. bent out of shape– often used to admonish others not to be too upset.
?D on‘t get all bent out of shape about the way they drive over here!
12. Give (lend) somebody a hand– to give some forms of assistance with a task
?Could you give me a hand with this shipment?
13. Sit on the fence– to be undecided.
?I haven‘t made my mind up about that issue,I‘ll have to sit on the fence.
14. A piece of cake– very easy.
?Getting a band 6 in the speaking test will be a piece of cake.
15. hit the books– to study, usually intensively
?I will sit the IELTS te st next week. That‘s why I have been hitting the books all day long.
16. Soul mate– someone you trust very deeply
?My husband is not just my lover, he‘s my soul mate.
17. broke– usually financial related, have no money, can also generally reference a state
?I can‘t afford to go on holiday –I‘m (flat) broke.
18. (Go) back to the drawing board – to start planning something again because the first plan failed
?Our plan didn‘t work out, so it‘s back to the drawing board.
19. Go the extra mile– To make an extra effort; do more than usual
?You had better not forget 8 leadership attributes that make you go the extra mile.
20. crash course– a quick lesson
?We need a crash course in idioms for this IELTS program.
21. up-to-the-minute– the very latest or most recent
?Now we‘re going live to our reporter in Washington for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis.
22. On the go– busy
?I feel as though we always need to be on the go because life‘s too short to be idle!
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1.up-market– Relatively expensive and designed to appeal to wealthy consumers
?an up-market restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good
2.cram– to try to accomplish a lot quickly, also can mean to try to put a lot of items in a tight
fit
?The students are all cramming to get ready for the exams.
3.in high spirits– extremely happy
?They‘d had a couple of drinks and were in high spi rits.
4.keep one’s chin up– remain brave and keep on trying ; remain cheerful in difficult
circumstances.
?Keep your chin up. Don‘t take your troubles to bed with you
?Keep your chin up. Things will get better sooner or later
5.read my/your/his mind– guess what somebody is thinking
?I was surprised he knew what I was planning, like he could read my mind.
6.get the ball rolling– start doing something, especially something big
?I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance.
?You should get the ball rolling as soon as possible to be well-prepared for the IELTS test.
7.for ages– for a very long time
?I waited for ages but he never showed up
8.fill in for someone–do someone‘s work while he is away; substitute for
?Bill is going to be filling in for me while I‘m out on maternity leave.
9.antsy – getting restless.
?The guys are getting antsy, we need to go somewhere else before they get too noisy. 10.(as) easy as pie– very easy
?For Tom, getting a graphic design certificate was easy as pie –he seemed to have a natural talent for it.
11.under the weather– sick; not completely well
?I noticed that the cat was looking a little under the weather.
12.fingers-crossed = keep one‘s fingers crossed (for someone or something) – to wish for luck
for someone or something
?fingers crossed for your driving test
?We‘re keeping our fingers crossed that he‘ll be healthy again very soon
13.have a chin-wag– have a long conversation between friends; have a chat
?We had a good chin-wag over a bottle of wine.
14.chicken scratch (n)– the handwriting that is crammed or illegible
?His signature—an unforgeably idiosyncratic chicken scratch
15.the wee hours– after midnight
?He was up until the wee hours trying to finish his work.
16.a blessing in a disguise– something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in
something good happening later
?Losing that job was a blessing in disguise really.
17.all in the same boat– in the same difficult situation as someone else
?None of us has any money, so we‘re all in the same boat.
18.beating around the bush– avoid the main topic and not speaking directly about it
?Let‘s stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter
19.early bird (someone who gets up early)
?I n ever miss sunrise. I‘m an early bird.
20.a breath of fresh air– something that is new & refreshing
?Selena was a talented and beautiful entertainer, a breath of fresh air in an industry full of people all trying to copy each other.
21.keep an eye on– to monitor a situation, not forget about it.
?Keep an eye on the noodles, there almost done.
22.keep your nose to the grindstone– continue to put forward a good effort
?If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you will finish this job tonight.
23.know something [it, this] inside out– to be totally familiar with
?He knows that subject backwards and forwards.
24.leave well enough alone– to not try to change something that is good enough
?This repair is not perfect, but let‘s leave well enough a lone.
25.now and then– on an occasional basis, often "every" is used as the first word of this
idiomatic phrase.
?Every now and then I have a good idea.
25 Useful Idioms to Help You Score Band 8.0+ for IELTS Speaking (Part 4/5)
1. A Penny for Your Thoughts– ask someone who is being very quiet what they are thinking about
?For several minutes they sat silently, then finally she looked at him and said, ―A penny for your thoughts, Walter.‖
2. Against the clock– do something as fast as possible and try to finish it before a certain time.
?With her term paper due on Monday, she was racing against the clock to finish it
3. Lend an ear– to listen carefully and in a friendly way to someone
?If you have any problems, go to Claire. She‘ll always lend a sympathet ic ear.
4. on cloud nine– very happy; deliriously happy
?She just bought her first new car and she‘s on cloud nine.
5. bushed– tired.
?I am totally bushed after staying up so late.
6. hard feelings– the emotion of being upset or offended.
?I am sorry I have to fire you. No hard feelings, okay?
7. hit the hay– go to bed
?It‘s after 12 o‘clock. I think it‘s time to hit the hay.
8. be sick to death of something/doing something– to be angry and bored because something unpleasant has been happening for too long
?I‘m sick to death of doing nothing but work. Let‘s go out tonight and have fun.
9. (come) rain or shine– means something will happen regardless of weather or other difficulties.
?I will be on time for the class, rain or shine. Come rain or shine, she is always smiling.
10. be all ears– eager and ready to listen
?I‘m all ears, waiting to hear your latest excuse for not getting this job done!
11. in the nick of time– not too late, but very close
?I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It‘s a good thing, because I really need this medicine!
12. fresh/clean out of something– have sold or used up the last of something
?I have to go buy some more milk. It seems we‘re fresh out now.
13. have/get mixed feelings about something– to be uncertain about something
?I have mixed feelings about my trip to England. I love the people, but the climate upsets me.
14. Give it one’s best shot– do the best that one can
?Thi s test question is really tough! I‘ll give it my best shot, and I‘ll get some marks for doing my best.
15. In deep water– in difficulty; in trouble or in a dangerous situation
?He has not submitted his dissertation so he‘s in deep water.
16. next to nothing– to cost very little
?I went to the new discount store and bought these new shoes for only five dollars. That‘s next to nothing!
17. To be up in arms about something– upset or angry about something.
?She has been up in arms about the rent increase.
18. Put yourself in somebody’s shoes–imagine that you are in somebody‘s position in order to understand his/her feelings
?If you put yourself in my shoes, you would understand why I made that decision
19. At all costs– do everything you can to achieve/succeed something
?My dream is to become a successful businessman and I will work hard for it at all costs.
20. Explore all avenues– investigate every possible means to find a solution to a given problem or to achieve a desired outcome.
?We need to explore all avenues before doing something that is not very safe to a great number of people in order to minimize unfavourable consequences
21. On the ball– active and aware of things
?Our staff is really on the ball to get projects done on time.
22. Throw in the towel– Give up on something
?I‘ve spent too much time on this project to throw in the towel now.
23. Down to earth– practical and realistic; Back to reality
?It‘s time we were brought down to earth to figure out difficult situation, and offer a good solution.
24. Full of beans– A person who is lively, active and healthy.
?I really enjoy being with my best friend because he is always full of beans.
25. Get a head start– Start before all others.
?This year we‘ll get a head start on the competition by running more advertisements.
20 Useful Idioms to Help you Get Band 8.0+ for IELTS Speaking (Part 5/5)
1.Hear on the grapevine - This idiom means ‘to hear rumors‘ about something or someone.
?I heard on the grapevine that she was pregnant, but I don‘t know anything more.
2.Hit the nail on the head - To be right about something
?Mike hit the nail on the head when he said most people can use a computer withou knowing how it works.
3.In the heat of the moment - say or do it without thinking because you are very angry or
excited
?She doe sn‘t hate you. She just said that in the heat of the moment.
4.It takes two to tango - both people involved in a bad situation are responsible for it
?She blames Tracy for stealing her husband. ?Well, it takes two to tango.‘
5.Get/jump on the bandwagon - Join a popular trend or activity.
?You jump on the bandwagon when all your friends begin eating at a new popular restaurant.
6.Keep something at bay - Keep something away
?She fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.
7.Kill two birds with one stone - to accomplish two different things at the same time.
?I killed two birds with one stone and saw some old friends while I was in Leeds visiting my parents.
https://www.doczj.com/doc/ca15243.html,st straw - The final problem in a series of problems.
?This is the last straw. I‘m calling the police.
9.Let sleeping dogs lie - to not talk about things which have caused problems in the past, or to
not try to change a situation because you might cause problems
?Jane knew she should report the accident but decided to let sleeping dogs lie.
10.Let the cat out of the bag - To reveal a secret or a surprise, often without an intention to do
so
?It‘s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag.
11.Not playing with a full deck - Someone who lacks intelligence.
?Jim‘s a nice guy, but with some of t he foolish things he does, I wonder if he‘s not playing with a full deck.
12.Far cry from - Very different from
?What you did was a far cry from what you said you were going to do.
13.Give the benefit of the doubt - to decide you will believe someone or something
?I didn‘t know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
14.Pull the wool over someone’s eyes - Deceive someone into thinking well of them.
?You can‘t pull the wool over my eyes. I know what‘s going on.
15.See eye to eye - two (or more people) agree on something.
?My father and I see eye to eye on most things.
16.Take with a grain of salt - Consider something to be not completely true or right
?I‘ve read the article, which I take w ith a grain of salt.
17.Taste of your own medicine - Means that something happens to you, or is done to you that
you have done to someone else
?Tom talks way too much – but last night he met someone who talked even more than he does, and he got frustrated. He finally got a taste of his own medicine.
18.Whole nine yards - Everything, the entire amount, as far as possible
?When I was little, my family always had lots of pets – dogs, cats,hamsters, fish, rabbits –the whole nine yards.
19.Wouldn’t be caught dead - Would never like to do something
?My father wouldn‘t have been caught dead in a white suit.
20.At the drop of a hat - immediately; instantly
?If you need help, just call on me. I can come at the drop of a hat.
英语口语常用语句集锦 Enough talk! 少废话! Let's fight! 动手吧! We should hang out. 我们该一起出去玩。 Agreed! 同意! There's only one thing that matters. 只有一件事情是重要的! Get up! 起床! You'll be late for work. 你上班要迟到啦! What? 什么? What are you doing up there? 你在那上面干什么呢? Nothing! 没事! Let's go! 我们走吧。 Coming! 我来了! Careful! 小心点! Happy day! 真是个好日子! You don't know how long I've been waiting for this moment. 你不知道我等这一刻已经等了多久了。 This is a sign. 这是个预兆。 You will fulfill your destiny. 你将承担你的使命。 That was just a dream. 那只是个梦而已。 So why didn't you? 那你为什么没有呢?
We all have our place in this world. 在这世界上，我们每个人都有自己的归属。 Well done! 干得不错! If you were trying to disappoint me. 如果你们想让我失望。 He wants to see you. 他想见你。 Is something wrong? 有什么问题? Why must something be wrong for me to want to see my old friend?为什么必须得出事了我才会想见见老朋友? I didn't say that. 我可没这么说。 You were saying? 你想说? I've had a vision. 我有个预感。 That is impossible! 那是不可能的! Nothing is impossible. 没有什么是不可能的。 We have to do someting. 我们必须做点什么。 The answer becomes clear. 答案变得清晰起来。 It is time. 是时候了。 I don't know. 我不知道。 Where are you going? 你要去哪儿? I was kind of thinking maybe I... 我其实想也许我... Almost there. 就快到了。 Open the door! 开门啊! Let me in! 让我进去!
容易犯错的英语口语1. The house is really A-1. (误译)那间房子的门牌确实是A-1号。 (正译)那间房子确实是一流的。 2. He bought a baker's dozen of biscuits. (误译)他买了面包师做的12块饼干。 (正译)他买了13块饼干。 3. A bull of Bashan woke the sleeping child with his noise. (误译)贝兴的一头公牛弄醒了那个酣睡的孩子。 (正译)一个大嗓门的人把那个酣睡的孩子吵醒了。 4. He was a cat in the pan. (误译)他是盘子中的一只猫。 (正译)他是个叛徒。 5. A cat may look at a king. (误译)一只猫都可以看到国王。 (正译)小人物也该有同等权利。 6. Even a hair of dog didn't make him feel better. (误译)即使一根狗毛也不会使他觉得好些。 (正译)即使是再喝解宿醉的一杯酒，也不会使他觉得好些。
7. Is he a Jonah? (误译)他就是叫约拿吗？ (正译)他是带来厄运的人吗？ 8. Jim is fond of a leap in the dark. (误译)吉姆喜欢在黑暗处跳跃。 (正译)吉姆喜欢冒险行事。 9. A little bird told me the news. (误译)一只小鸟将此消息告诉我。 (正译)消息灵通的人士将此消息告诉我。 10. Angela is a man of a woman. (误译)安吉拉是个有妇之夫。 (正译)安吉拉是个像男人的女人。 11. Nellie is a man of his word. (误译)内莉是他所说的那个人。 (正译)内莉是个守信用的人。 12. He paid a matter of 1000 yuan. (误译)他付了1000元的货物账。 (正译)他大约付了1000元。
说真话最大的优势就是听上去很可能更令人信服。 Level 2 目录 一、谈工作 (5) 二、聊英语学习 (5) 三、聊日常生活 (6) 四、谈婚恋 (6) 五、谈事件 (7) 六、谈规划 (7) 七、谈孩子 (8) 八、兴趣 (9) 九、聊出行 (9) 十、聊天气 (9) 十一、聊吃的 (10) 十二、聊性格 (11) 十三、We-chat 微信 (11) 十四、Taobao 淘宝 (11) 十五、E-Payment 网络支付 (12) 1 / 31
十七、APP 应用 (13) 十八、Anger 生气 (13) 十九、Shopping购物 (14) 二十、Rainy days 雨天 (14) 二十一、Wedding and marriage 婚礼和婚姻 (15) 二十二、Hometown 家乡 (15) 二十三、Name 名字 (15) 二十四、Meal 饭食 (16) 二十五、News 新闻 (16) 二十六、Bus 公交车 (17) 二十七、Computer 电脑 (17) 二十八、Jewelry 珠宝 (17) 二十九、Daily life 日常生活 (18) 三十、Fruit and vegetables 水果和蔬菜 (18) 三十一、Advertisements 广告 (19) 2 / 31
三十三、Transportation 交通 (20) 三十四、Friends 朋友 (20) 三十五、Birthday 生日 (21) 三十六、Housework 家务 (21) 三十七、Teacher 老师 (22) 三十八、Neighbor 邻居 (22) 三十九、Number 数字 (22) 四十、Travel 旅行 (23) 四十一、Dance 跳舞 (23) 四十二、Chocolate 巧克力 (24) 四十三、Restaurant 饭店 (24) 四十四、Television 电视 (24) 四十五、Music 音乐 (25) 四十六、Sports 运动 (25) 四十七、Films 电影 (26) 3 / 31
精选面试常用英语口语整理 1. what is important to you in a job? challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution. 2. why do you want to work for this organization? its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. 3. why should we employ you? (我们为什么要雇佣你?) my academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. 4. if we hire you, how long will you stay with us? (你打算跟我们工作多久?) as long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace consistent with my abilities〖职务随能力增长而相应提高〗. 5. what are your greatest strengths〖最大优点〗? i can see what needs to be done and do it.(我能了解该做什么和做它。) i'm willing to make decisions. (能当机立断。) i work well with others. (我和他人容易共事。) i can organize my time efficiently.(我可以高效地安排时间。) 6. what are your greatest weaknesses〖最大缺点〗? i tend to drive myself too hard. (我有时对自己要求过于严格。) i expect others to perform beyond their capacities. (我对别人的能力期望过高。) i like to see a job done quickly. (我喜欢速战速决。) 求职面试者的误区
英语俚语slang 1. get nailed 被痛打一顿; 身体上受伤害 When I used to play rugby I'd get nailed almost every game. 当我玩橄榄球时,我每一次都会受伤. Alex got nailed in a pub by a big guy because he was caught checking out the guys girlfriend. 艾尔利斯在酒吧被大块头打了一顿,因为他被大块头逮到在看他的好友. 2. get the hang of something 学会做什么(掌握某物的原理去使用它;明白这件事怎么去做) 例：I hate maths class because I can 't get the hang of geometry . 我讨厌数学课,因为我总学不会几何学. 例：It only took me a couple of hours to get the hang of how to use our new computer .只花了我几个小时的时间去学会我们的新电脑. 3. turn out 事情怎么发生(发展),最后成了一个什么样子例：It turned out that we didn’t't have our test today as the teacher was sick . 由于今天我们老师病了,所以我们就没有考试. 例：I didn 't like him at first but he turned out to be a really nice guy .
法语俚语--法国年轻人的口语 俚语（argot）被广泛的用于亲友熟人之间，属于非正式场合之下的口语。跟法国人说俚语，有利于交流和拉近你们之间的关系。但切记不能用于正式场合和书面报考等。 国内的法语材料大多数不太重视俚语（最多也就是有诸如boulot这种缺少生活气息的俚语词汇），这里列举一些在中国不太提的法语俚语，特别是年轻人中间常用的。 由于本人法语水平有限，而且缺乏系统的总结，只能想到哪里写到哪里，以后再不断续写这张帖子，而且恳请各位朋友批评指正和补充丰富，让大家都说一口地道的法语，呵呵。(请注意，由于这些都是口语，所以我没太在意拼写，照着读应该没错，但拼写不一定正确) franc(法郎)——bal .Ca coute 300 bals chose,objet(东西，物品)——truc, se coucher(上床睡觉)——pioncer,或者pieuter, 或者aller au pieu Je n’ai pas d’argent.(我没钱)——Je n’ai pas de tune. J’ai compris(我懂了)——J’ai capté Je suis en retard(我迟到了)——Je suis à la bourre.(在赶时间的情况下常这么说) se prendre un vent(特别适合用于追女孩子但被拒绝的情况)碰了钉子 法国年轻人还喜欢把词倒过来说，这种词叫verslen(把l’envers倒过来)，用得更多。 fête(节日)——teuf fesse(屁股)——seuf femme(女人)——meuf(指女孩)
gar?on(男孩)——mec policier(警察)——keuf
美式英语常用口语集锦 篇一：美语口语集锦一 美语口语集锦(一) 1. It's up to you. 由你决定,你做主。（懒人常用语） 2. For here or to go? 在这儿吃还是打包带走。（快餐店用语） 3. I wasn't born yesterday. 我又不是三岁小孩。（别当我是傻子） 4. What do you do for relaxation？ 你平时做什么消遣？（for relaxation高大上的表达法） 5. Take your time. 慢慢来，别着急。 6. So far so good. 目前为止，一切都好。 7. That's not like him. 那不像是他的风格。（太easy了吧，都不用style就搞定了） 8. Can you keep an eye on my bag? 帮我看一下包好吗？ 9. I couldn't help it. 我没办法。（爱莫能助，区别于cannot help doing something，忍不住做某事）10. We're in the same boat. 我们处境相同。（上了同一条贼船） 11. It's out of the question. 这是不可能的。(区别于短语out of question 没问题) 12. Do you have any openings? 你们有空缺吗？（opening=vacancy指职位的空缺） 13. Think nothing of it. 别放在心上。(安慰语) 14. I'm not myself today. 我今天心神不宁。（魂已不在身上了） 15. I have a sweet tooth. 我喜欢吃甜食。（连牙齿都是甜的，离蛀牙不远了） 16. Don't beat around the bush. 别拐弯抹角了。 17. It's up in the air 尚未确定。（决定仍在空中飘） 18. Don't get me wrong.
常用的英语口语句型 浏览：364|更新：2013-06-06 16:10 1. According to…依照/根据…….According to the newspaper, it's a great movie.根据报纸说,这是一部很棒的电影. 2. Am I allowed to…我可以……吗Am I allowed to introduce our new manager Mr. Anderson to all of you请允许我介绍我们的新经理安德森先生给大家,好吗 3. As matter of fact,…实际上……,…….As matter of fact,I don't agree with you.实际上,我不大同意你的看法. 4.As far as I'm concerned/…就我而言,…….As far as I'm concerned, | think we should pay more attention to the safety ofschoolchildren.就我而言,我认为我们应该更关注在校儿童的安全问题. 5.As far as I know,...据我所知,…….As far as l know,he is not coming,but l may be wrong.据我所知,他不打算来,但我或许会弄错. 6.As I just mentioned...正如我刚才提到过的,…….As I just mentioned, nobody should drop out of school unless they believe theyface the opportunity of a lifetime. And even then they should reconsider.正如我刚才提到过的,任何人都不应该辍学,除非他们相信他们面临着一生中难得的机会,尽管那样,他们还需反复思量. 7. As I see it,…在我看来,…….As I see it, he is not the right person for this position. 在我看来,他不是这个职位的合适人选. 8. As is known to us all, ...众所周知,……As is known to us all, Hong Kong is one of the financial centers of Asia.众所周知,香港是亚洲金融中心之一. 9. As long as...只要….As long as we work together, we can make the impossible possible.只要我们一起努力,我们就能把不可能变为可能. 10.But for...若不是因为……./如果没有…….But for your generous help, we couldn't have finished the work so soon.如果没有你的鼎力相助,我们不可能这么快完成工作的. 11.Can you believe (that)...你相信……吗Can you believe (that) this excellent song was composed by a high schoolstudent你相信这首美妙的歌曲是出自一个高中生之手吗 12.Can you imagine...你能想像……吗Can you imagine how she lived through all these difficulties你能想像她是怎么捱过种种困难的吗 13.Could you please explain...你能解释一下……吗Could you please explain why you didn't come to the meeting yesterday你能解释一下为什么昨天没来开会吗
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走开点。 9. What ' s eating you? 你有什么烦恼? 10. He double-crossed me。 他出卖了我。 11.lt ' s my cup of°tea 这很合我胃口。 12.Oh,my aching back! 啊呀,天啊,真糟! 13.1 m beat 我累死了。 14.1 ' II back you up all the way 我完全支持你。 15.lt ' s a lot of chicken feed 这是小意思,不算什么。 16. Cut it out.= Go on. =Knock it off。不要这个样子啦~ 17. Do to hell。 滚蛋!
18.Stop pulli ng my leg。 不要开我玩笑了 30 火成就流利英in I I www. way . *51 19. Don ' t jump on me 不要跟我发火。 20. No dice。 不行。 21. He always goofs off。 他总是糊里糊涂。 22.So,you fin ally broke the iceo 你终于打破了僵局。 23. Nuts! 胡说！ 24. He is a nu。 他有点神经病。 25.lt ' s on the house 这是免费的。 26. Don ' t panic 不要慌啊!
英语口语常用句子PART 1 1. You make me sick! 你真让我恶心！ 2. I’m very disappointed. 真让我失望。 3. You’re crazy! 你疯了! 4. Don’t bother me. 别烦我。 5. Leave me alone. 走开。 6. It’s none of your business. 关你屁事！ 7. That’s terrible. 真糟糕！ 8. Enough is enough! 够了够了！ 9. Don't count on me．别指望我。 10. Believe it or not! 信不信由你! 11. What should I do? 我该怎么办？ 12. What a good deal! 真便宜! 13. It’s a long story．说来话长。 14. It’s Sunday today．今天是星期 15. Just wait and see! 等着瞧! 16. Make up your mind．做个决定
17. What day is today? 今天星期几? 18. I beg your pardon? 请您再说一 19. Don't let me down．别让我失望。 20. Speak louder，please．说话请大声点 21. Make yourself at home．请不要拘礼。 22. What a nice day it is! 今天天气真好! 23. I will never forget it．我会记着的。 24. He is looking for a job他正在找工作。 25. I get up at six o'clock．我六点起床。 26. Don't let me down！别让我失望！ 27. Are you satisfied with your job? 你对你的工作满意吗？ 28. Can't you speak louder? 你就不能说大声点吗？ 29. Could you tell me what time it is? 你能告诉我现在几点了吗？ 30. Do you know what happened? 你知道发生什么事了吗？
展会接待常用英语口语集锦 1．What’s the size 多大尺寸？ 90X90 (Ninety by ninety) 九十乘九十。 2．What’s the CMB 体积多大？ 0.07M3 (zero point zero seven cube meter) 0.07立方米。 3．What’s the bestlast price 最低价是多少？ ￥2.5 (Two point five)] 两块五。 4．How many designs 有几个款式？ 3 designs . 三个款式。 5．How many colors 有几种颜色？ 3 colors. Red, yellow and blue. 3种颜色，红、黄、蓝。 6．How many pcs one CTN 一箱装多少件？ 12 dozen, 144pcs. 12打，144件一箱。 7．When shall we deliver 什么时候交货？ 8．Where shall we deliver 货送到什么地方？ 9．30% deposit. 付30%的订金。 10．Only one sample here. We can’t give you. 只有一个样品，不能给你。 11．Too expensivemuch. 太贵了。
12. Any discount 有折扣吗？ 13．Cheaper 可以便宜一点吗？ 14．Show me this! 这个拿下来看看。 15．Good quality or ordinary quality 质量好的还是普通的？ 16．￥180 for a set . 180元一套。 17．4pcs a set. 一套4个。 18．What’s the minimum quantity 最小起订量是多少？ 19．At least 1 CTN.。 至少一箱件 20．There’s minimum quantity. 有最小起订量。 21．Can they be mixed 可以混装吗？ 22．Mixed packing. 混装。 23．Just a moment. Let me check. 稍等，让我查一下。 24．Same pricesize. 一样的价格尺寸。 25．I will come again tomorrow. 我明天再来。 26．Where are you from? 你是什么地方人？ 27．What’s your name? 你叫什么？
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常用英语口语—俚语、俗语 (一) 1.It’s a hit。 这件事很受人欢迎。 2.You hit the nail on the head。 你真是一言中的。 3.It’s all greak to me。 我全不懂。 4.He’s always on the go。 他永远是前进的。 5.That’s a good gimmick。 那是一个好办法。 6.He is a fast talker。 他老是说得天花乱坠。 7.What’s the gag 这里面有什么奥妙 8.Drop dead。 走开点。 9.What’s eating you 你有什么烦恼 10.He double-crossed me。
他出卖了我。 11.It’s my cup of tea。 这很合我胃口。 12.Oh,my aching back! 啊呀，天啊，真糟！ 13.I’m beat。 我累死了。 14.I’ll back you up all the way。 我完全支持你。 15.It’s a lot of chicken feed。 这是小意思，不算什么。 16.Cut it out.= Go on. =Knock it off。不要这个样子啦~ 17.Do to hell。 滚蛋！ 18.Stop pulling my leg。 不要开我玩笑了。 19.Don’t jump on me。 不要跟我发火。 20.No dice。 不行。 21.He always goofs off。
英语口语集锦－介绍(introduction) making introductions 给人作介绍 1. jane, tom. tom, jane. 2. jane, this is tom, tom, this is jane. 3. jane, i’d like you to meet my friend tom. 4. jane, have you met tom? 5. jane, do you know tom? 6. look, tom’s he re. tome, come and meet jane. 7. jane, this is tom. he’s a friend from college. 8. jane, tom is the guy i was telling you about. 9. do you know each other? 10. have you two met ? 11. have you two been introduced? 12. allow me to introduce professor linda ferguson of harvard university. 13. let me introduce our guest of honor, mr.david morris. 14. if you want to be introduced to the author, i think i can arrange it.
making a self-introduction 作自我介绍 1. may i introduce myself 2. hello, i’m hanson smith. 3. excuse me, i don’t think we’ve met. my name’s hanson smith. 4. how do you do? i’m hanson smith. 5. i’m david anderson. i don’t believe i’ve had the pleasure. 6. first let me introduce myself. i’m peter white, production manager. 7. my name is david. i work in the marketing department. after being introduced. 被介绍与对方认识后. 1. i’m glad to meet you. 很高兴认识你. 2. nice meeting you. 很高兴认识你. (平时用得最多的是nice to meet you ) 3. how nice to meet you. 认识你真高兴. 4. i’ve heard so much about you. 我知道很多关于你的事儿. 5. helen has told me all about you. 海伦对我将了好多你的事儿. 6. i’ve been wanting to meet you for some time.
Ladies and gentlemen 女士们先生们 Lady first 女士优先 A bad apple Big Apple 纽约的另种说法 A fat cat 暴发户 A hot potato 大人物 Lose one’s shirt 丧失某人的财产 Keep one’s shirt on 耐着性子不发火 Eat like a bird 吃得少（吃得像小鸟一样） A small potato 小人物 A big potato 大人物 Laugh and the world laughs with you ; weep and you weep along. 当你笑时，整个世界与你同欢笑；当你哭时，你只有独自哭泣。The great wall 长城 The summer palace 紫禁城 America 美国 The U.S.A （The United States of America） Shared joy is a double joy ; Shared sorrow is half a sorrow. 分享快乐会变成双倍的快乐；分享悲伤会减半。 Today is the first day of the rest of your life. 今生是你余生的第一天。 How about you? 你怎么样？
How about that? 怎么会这样？那个怎么样？ How come? = why? 为什么？ How goes it ? 事情进展如何？ How is it going? 事情进展如何？ Life is just like a field of newly-fallen snow , where you choose to walk , every step will show. 人生就像一块刚刚下过雪的原野，你从哪里开始选择出发，每一步都会清晰的显出来。 Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. 不要把你今天能做的事拖到明天。 Be on one’s high horse 趾高气昂的 Fight tooth and nail 奋力作战 White lie 善意的谎言 Eye for eye 以牙还牙 Cup of tea 最喜欢的东西 Face the music 面对现实，勇于承担后果 Out of sight , out of mind 眼不见，心不烦 No pains , no gains 不劳不获 The outsider sees the most of the game 旁观者清 All happy families are alike ; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. 所有幸福的家庭都是相似的；每个不幸的家庭都有各自的辛酸。
真实生活口语中俚语是很多的，给英语非母语的人再添一个障碍。Niwot会陆续把自己觉得常用的补充进来，贴在安斯本的坛子上。希望大家发现好的也加进来。让我们先凑起一百个并背熟例句，到时候鬼子都会禁不住夸你口语地道！ 1,ace: She is an ace dancer. 就是牛X的意思啊。 2,all-nighter: I felt very tired after an all-nighter. 通宵。 3,beemer: That girl is driving a beemer. BMW, 宝马。气人的是，我们停车场里一辆牛款beemer的主人不是官最大的，当然不是最有学问的，而是一个有钱人的小千金。 4,booze: I'm going to bring a bottle of booze to your party. 酒 5,bummer: 坏事，不好的方面。别人要跟你说开车撞了电线杆子，你就要说Oh, bummer!一表感同身受。 6,chicken: He is really a chicken. 弱人 7,cool: 港片里的“酷”啊，用得实在多。 8,cop:That crazy driver was pulled over by a cop. 警察，可不要当面叫啊，当面叫"ShuShu". 9,couch patato: My roommate is a couch patato. 喜欢长时间坐那看电视的懒蛋。 10,deep pockets: I don't want to buy it, it's for people with deep pockets. 富鬼。
外企面试用英语口语集锦 Q：Can you sell yourself in two minutes？Go for it. 你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗？大胆试试吧！ A：With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills. 依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。 Q：Give me a summary of your current job description. 对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。 A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support. 我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。 Q：Why did you leave your last job？你为什么离职呢？ A：Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it. 我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。 A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. I feel there is no opportunity for advancement. 我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。 Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢？ A：With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. 凭借我良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。 A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well. 依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。 Q：What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？ A：I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. 我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在这份工作上。 Q：What do you think you are worth to us？你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？ A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future. 我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。 Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？
中文：请别客气。 英文口语2、Easy come, easy go. 中文：来得容易，去得快。 英文口语3、I'll give you a hand. 中文：我来帮助你。 英文口语4、Do you often work out? 中文：你经常锻炼身体吗？ 英文口语5、I have nothing to do with it. 中文：那与我无关。 英文口语6、Don't give up. 中文：别放弃。 英文口语7、For here or to go? 中文：在这儿吃还是带走？ 英文口语8、I'm not feeling well. 中文：我感觉不舒服。 英文口语9、I appreciate your invitation. 中文：感谢你的邀请。 英文口语10、Are you married? 中文：你结婚了吗？ 英文口语11、How can I get in touch with you? 中文：我怎样能跟你联络上？ 英文口语12、Please don't blame yourself. 中文：请不要责怪你自己。 英文口语13、I bet you can. 中文：我确信你能做到。 英文口语14、Thank you for everything. 中文：感谢你做的一切。 英文口语15、Let me see. 中文：让我想一想。 英文口语16、Let me get back to you. 中文：我过一会儿打给你吧。 英文口语17、I really regret it. 中文：我真的非常后悔。 英文口语18、Catch me later. 中文：过会儿再来找我。 英文口语19、Thank you all the same. 中文：不管怎样还是要谢谢你。
英式英语口语中的俚语 真实生活口语中俚语是很多的，给英语非母语的人再添一个障碍。Niwot会陆续把自己觉得常用的补充进来，贴在安斯本的坛子上。希望大家发现好的也加进来。让我们先凑起一百个并背熟例句，到时候鬼子都会禁不住夸你口语地道！ 1,ace: She is an ace dancer. 就是牛X的意思啊。 2,all-nighter: I felt very tired after an all-nighter. 通宵。 3,beemer: That girl is driving a beemer. BMW, 宝马。气人的是，我们停车场里一辆牛款beemer的主人不是官最大的，当然不是最有学问的，而是一个有钱人的小千金。 4,booze: I'm going to bring a bottle of booze to your party. 酒 5,bummer: 坏事，不好的方面。别人要跟你说开车撞了电线杆子，你就要说Oh, bummer!一表感同身受。 6,chicken: He is really a chicken. 弱人 7,cool:
港片里的“酷”啊，用得实在多。 8,cop:That crazy driver was pulled over by a cop. 警察，可不要当面叫啊，当面叫"ShuShu". 9,couch patato: My roommate is a couch patato. 喜欢长时间坐那看电视的懒蛋。 10,deep pockets: I don't want to buy it, it's for people with deep pockets.富鬼。 11,flip side: Don't watch the flip side, it's too personal. 另一面，反面 12,foxy: Look at that foxy lady! 性感撩人的 13,nuke: That country is working seriously on nukes. 北韩，说你呢。核弹。 14,pain: That's a pain in the neck. 烦人的， 15,psycho: That psycho scared me. 说人“有病” 16,rock: You wanna your coke on the rocks? 冰块，注意介词