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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

舒服惬意, 暖暖地窝着

舒服惬意, 暖暖地窝着

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath. 
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boo hoo
boo hoo
[感叹词]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

呜呜, 哎哟

呜呜, 哎哟

Ex: He lost his favorite toy and went, "Boo hoo, it's the end of the world!" 
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bummer in the summer

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "We were planning a beach trip, but the rain ruined everything. What a bummer in the summer!" 
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by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

不择手段, 无论如何

不择手段, 无论如何

Ex: He was determined to get the money by hook or by crook. 
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to [be] cruising for a bruising

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

自找麻烦, 明知故犯地惹事

自找麻烦, 明知故犯地惹事

Ex: Unless you've got your stuff together then you're cruising for a bruising 
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different strokes for different folks

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks. 
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double trouble

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

双重麻烦, 双倍问题

双重麻烦, 双倍问题

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(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

醉得不省人事, 烂醉如泥

醉得不省人事, 烂醉如泥

Ex: After the bachelor party, he was as drunk as a skunk and couldn't remember a thing. 
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fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

光明正大地, 没有作弊

光明正大地, 没有作弊

Ex: She won the match fair and square. 
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fender-bender

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper. 
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fuddy-duddy
fuddy-duddy
[名词]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

老古板, 守旧者

老古板, 守旧者

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geez louise
geez louise
[感叹词]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

天啊, 哎呀

天啊, 哎呀

Ex: Geez Louise, it's hot in here 
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to [go] with the flow

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m just going to go with the flow. 
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holy moly
holy moly
[感叹词]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

天哪, 我的天

天哪, 我的天

Ex: Holy moly, this suitcase is heavier than it looks. 
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hot to trot
hot to trot
[短语]

eager or ready for sexual activity

性致高涨, 欲火旺盛

性致高涨, 欲火旺盛

Ex: After a few drinks, he was hot to trot. 
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hotshot
hotshot
[名词]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

高手, 天才

高手, 天才

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humdrum
humdrum
[形容词]

lacking excitement or variety

单调的, 乏味的

单调的, 乏味的

Ex: The office job became increasingly humdrum as the daily tasks followed a predictable and monotonous routine. 
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hustle and bustle

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people. 
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you snooze, you lose

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
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in a while, crocodile

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: You’re leaving already? In a while, crocodile, see you soon! 
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itsy-bitsy
itsy-bitsy
[形容词]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

微小的, 小小的

微小的, 小小的

Ex: The child found an itsy-bitsy spider crawling on the windowsill. 
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jeepers creepers
jeepers creepers
[感叹词]

used to express surprise, shock, or mild alarm

我的天啊, 哎呀

我的天啊, 哎呀

Ex: Jeepers creepers, that was an unexpected turn of events! 
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jet set
jet set
[名词]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

喷气机一族, 频繁豪华旅行的富有时尚人群

喷气机一族, 频繁豪华旅行的富有时尚人群

Ex: The event was attended by the jet set, arriving in their private jets. 
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Joe Schmoe
Joe Schmoe
[名词]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

普通人, 张三

普通人, 张三

Ex: Anyone could do that job, even Joe Schmoe off the street. 
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local yokel
local yokel
[名词]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

乡巴佬, 土包子

乡巴佬, 土包子

Ex: They thought I was just a local yokel, but I knew exactly what I was doing. 
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loose lips sink ships

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched. 
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lovey-dovey
lovey-dovey
[形容词]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

过分浪漫的, 黏人的

过分浪漫的, 黏人的

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple. 
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to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

日子过得舒舒服服, 人生已经稳了

日子过得舒舒服服, 人生已经稳了

Ex: With that inheritance, he has it made in the shade. 
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to [make] or [break]

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

决定成败, 起决定作用

决定成败, 起决定作用

Ex: This interview could make or break his career. 
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hanky panky
hanky panky
[名词]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

欺骗, 欺诈

欺骗, 欺诈

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heebie-jeebies

extreme nervousness

极度紧张, 神经紧张

极度紧张, 神经紧张

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hell's bells
hell's bells
[名词]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

见鬼, 天哪

见鬼, 天哪

Ex: Hell's bells, I left my keys in the office again. 
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helter-skelter

haphazardly

杂乱无章地, 胡乱地

杂乱无章地, 胡乱地

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hocus-pocus
hocus-pocus
[感叹词]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

阿布拉卡达布拉, 魔术咒语

阿布拉卡达布拉, 魔术咒语

Ex: Now, ladies and gentlemen, watch closely as I perform my greatest trick yet, hocus-pocus! 
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hodgepodge
hodgepodge
[名词]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

大杂烩, 拼凑

大杂烩, 拼凑

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hoity-toity
hoity-toity
[形容词]

affectedly genteel

装模作样的, 故作高雅的

装模作样的, 故作高雅的

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okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[感叹词]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

好的, 没问题

好的, 没问题

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting. 
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mean and lean

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: After months of training, he's looking mean and lean for the competition. 
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mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[名词]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

故弄玄虚的废话, 毫无意义的繁文缛节

故弄玄虚的废话, 毫无意义的繁文缛节

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo, leaving the audience confused about his actual stance. 
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namby-pamby
namby-pamby
[形容词]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

意志薄弱的, 懦弱的

意志薄弱的, 懦弱的

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the nitty-gritty

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

事情的核心, 关键细节

事情的核心, 关键细节

Ex: Now that the planning is done, let's get into the nitty-gritty of executing the project. 
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nitwit
nitwit
[名词]

a foolish or clueless person

傻瓜, 笨蛋

傻瓜, 笨蛋

Ex: She laughed at the nitwit who fell for the prank. 
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no muss, no fuss

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

省心省事, 不折腾

省心省事, 不折腾

Ex: Just upload the file, click submit, and you're done—no muss, no fuss. 
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no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
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no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[感叹词]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

没门,何塞, 绝对不行,何塞

没门,何塞, 绝对不行,何塞

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose! 
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out and about

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

外出活动, 四处走走

外出活动, 四处走走

Ex: Out and about in the city, he explored new cafés and bookstores. 
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palsy-walsy
palsy-walsy
[形容词]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

过分亲密的, 假惺惺友好的

过分亲密的, 假惺惺友好的

Ex: Don’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened. 
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party-hearty
party-hearty
[形容词]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

派对狂, 热情洋溢的

派对狂, 热情洋溢的

Ex: She’s always the life of the party, totally party-hearty and ready to dance all night. 
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payday
payday
[名词]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

发薪日, 工资日

发薪日, 工资日

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plain Jane
plain Jane
[短语]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

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pooper scooper

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

粪便铲, 拾便器

粪便铲, 拾便器

Ex: Don’t forget the pooper scooper when you take the dog for a walk. 
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roly-poly
roly-poly
[形容词]

short and fat

矮胖的, 圆滚滚的

矮胖的, 圆滚滚的

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say it, do not spray it

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

说话就说话,别喷口水, 说话别喷唾沫

说话就说话,别喷口水, 说话别喷唾沫

Ex: Say it, don't spray it; you're spitting on my notebook. 
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[scarf] and [barf]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: I ate that burger too quickly and completely scarfed and barfed. 
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see you later, alligator

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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to [shop] until {sb} [drop]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: We spent the entire weekend at the mall, shopping until we dropped! 
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silly Billy
silly Billy
[名词]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

傻比利, 小糊涂

傻比利, 小糊涂

Ex: Oh, you forgot your keys again, silly Billy! 
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super duper
super duper
[形容词]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

超级棒, 非常有趣

超级棒, 非常有趣

Ex: That concert was super duper fun! 
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tee-hee
tee-hee
[感叹词]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

嘻嘻, 嘿嘿

嘻嘻, 嘿嘿

Ex: Tee-hee! I totally pranked you! 
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up your nose with a rubber hose

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: You think you're so smart? Well, up your nose with a rubber hose! 
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wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: In addition, road conditions were very poor, which led to greater wear and tear. 
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wham-bam, thank you ma'am

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He wasn’t looking for anything serious—just a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and that was it. 
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what is the plan, Sam?

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: Alright, we've got the supplies. What's the plan, Sam? 
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to [wheel] and [deal]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

暗中搞交易, 私下勾兑

暗中搞交易, 私下勾兑

Ex: He wheeled and dealt with lobbyists until the bill passed. 
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