![to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47312/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down")
to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation
Ex:
![to [catch] {sb} red-handed](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [catch] {sb} red-handed")
to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest
Ex:
to dump
[动词]
倾倒
Ex:
Some
people
unfortunately
choose
to
dump
household
waste
in
the
woods
instead of
using
proper
disposal
methods
.
不幸的是，有些人选择在树林里倾倒生活垃圾，而不是使用适当的处理方法。
to fall for
[动词]
上当
Ex:
Do
n't
be
too
quick
to
fall for
their
promises
;
make
sure
to
verify
the
information
independently
.
不要太快相信他们的承诺；确保独立核实信息。
forget that noise
[句子]
used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something
Ex:
After
listening
to
his
long-winded
explanation
,
she
finally
said
,
"
Forget
that
noise
;
you
're
not
making
any
sense
.
"
fresh out of {sth}
[短语]
having finished one's supply of something very recently
Ex:
They
checked
their
inventory
,
but
apparently
they
're
fresh
out of
the
blender
that
's
on
sale
.
to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something
Ex:
to get
[动词]
理解
Ex:
I
could
n't
get
what
she
said
over
the
phone
;
the
connection
was
poor
.
我无法理解她在电话里说的话；连接很差。
to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time
Ex:
After
years
of
working
nonstop
,
I
've
decided
to
give
my
career
a
rest
and
focus on
my
personal life
.
odds and ends
[短语]
various small things that have no importance or value
Ex:
I
found
a
drawer
full
of
odds
and
ends
—
paperclips
,
buttons
,
and
old
keys
.
one-track mind
[名词]
单向思维
Ex:
She
has
a
one-track mind
for
success
;
her
entire
focus
is
on
climbing
the
corporate
ladder
.
她对成功有着一心一意的头脑；她的全部注意力都集中在攀登企业阶梯上。
to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason
Ex:
The
detective
had
a
hunch
about
the
case
,
but
he
could
n't
put
his
finger
on
the
key
evidence
until
he
reexamined
the
crime
scene
.
![to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46354/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}")
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
Ex:
The
good
thing
about
running
is
that
it
takes
my
mind
off
any
problems
I
have
.
to clean out
[动词]
清空
Ex:
After
the
sale
,
they
cleaned out
the
entire
inventory
of
electronics
.
销售后，他们清空了所有的电子库存。
to [get] a clue
[短语]
to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs
Ex:
After hours
of
trying
,
she
finally
got
a
clue
about
the
problem
.
used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place
Ex:
Oh
,
look
what
the
cat
dragged in
—
someone
's
had
a
rough
day
!
to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed
Ex:
He
stuffed
his
face
with
snacks
while
watching
the
game
.
to [hit] the road
[短语]
to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip
Ex:
We
had
a
great
weekend
getaway
,
but
now
it
's
time
to
hit
the
road
and
head
back
home
.
jack shit
[名词]
屁都没有
Ex:
I
studied
for
hours
,
but
I
still
know
jack shit
about
the
test
.
我学习了几个小时，但对考试还是一无所知。
extremely quickly or almost instantaneously
Ex:
Joe Schmoe
[名词]
普通人
Ex:
He
’s
just
your
typical
Joe Schmoe
,
not
really
standing out
in
any
way
.
他只是你典型的Joe Schmoe，没有任何突出的地方。
Johnny on the spot
[短语]
someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action
Ex:
You
need
someone
Johnny
on
the
spot
to
help with
this
emergency
.
Don Juan
[名词]
唐璜
Ex:
Do
n't
listen
to
him
;
he
's
just
a
Don Juan
,
playing with
hearts
.
别听他的；他不过是个唐璜，玩弄感情罢了。
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