So trustworthy as never to be suspected of wrongdoing, as in "The wife of Caesar must be above suspicion" (Charles Merivale, A History of th...
A hidden advantage or resource kept in reserve until needed. The term comes from stud poker, where each player is dealt one card face down--the so-cal...
On the throne 上厕所On the throne means to sit on the toilet or in the john.Archie's on the throne. He'll be down in a few minutes. Note:On the t...
Time needed to repair a machine When you own a computer, you have to expect some downtime. Note:Downtime的意思是因维修、保养等造成的停工期例：有时候电脑需要停工维修，你必须做好心理准备。...
It means to pay money for, fork over How much did you shell out for that calculator? Thirty dollars? Note:Shell out的意思为付款。例：你花多少钱买了这个计算器？三十块么？...
It means infant.Although the word “babe“ for baby has been used since the 1300s, this phrase describing a child too young to walk (and hence having to...
It 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...
It 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...
It 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...
It 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...