 Get into hot water 陷入困境，遇到麻烦Episode 221011 / 11 Oct 2022This phrase might get you into trouble! Show
Build up a head of steam 蓄势待发，初见成效Episode 221006 / 06 Oct 2022An energetic phrase As busy as a beaver 忙得不可开交Episode 221004 / 04 Oct 2022A hardworking phrase Make a joke of something 付之一笑Episode 220929 / 29 Sep 2022Do you see the funny side of something serious? The joke is on you 玩笑反而开到自己头上Episode 220927 / 27 Sep 2022A phrase for jokers Build someone or something up 赞扬，吹捧Episode 220922 / 22 Sep 2022An influential phrase Build (one’s) hopes on someone or something 寄希望于某人或某物Episode 220920 / 20 Sep 2022A hopeful phrase Break into a market 打入市场Episode 220915 / 15 Sep 2022A business-related phrase Build something from the ground up 从头开始创建某物Episode 220913 / 13 Sep 2022A starting phrase Be the luck of the draw 全靠运气Episode 220908 / 08 Sep 2022An ‘unpredictable’ phrase A run of luck 一连串好运或厄运Episode 220906 / 06 Sep 2022A phrase describes being continuously lucky or unlucky Lucky streak 好运连连Episode 220901 / 01 Sep 2022A phrase about 'repeated luck' Trust to luck 听天由命，靠运气行事Episode 220830 / 30 Aug 2022A 'trusting' phrase Thank your lucky stars 庆幸运气好Episode 220825 / 25 Aug 2022How to express thanks for your good luck? A stroke of luck 交好运Episode 220823 / 23 Aug 2022Want a lucky phrase? Put someone in the picture 向某人介绍最新情况Episode 220818 / 18 Aug 2022An informative phrase As pretty as a picture 美丽如画Episode 220816 / 16 Aug 2022A beautiful phrase Be able to picture something 想象得到Episode 220811 / 11 Aug 2022An 'imaginative' phrase The picture of 非常，完美典范Episode 220809 / 09 Aug 2022A 'perfect' phrase Paint a picture 构想，描绘Episode 220804 / 04 Aug 2022A descriptive phrase The bigger picture 大局，整体情况Episode 220802 / 02 Aug 2022A big phrase Not a cloud in the sky 万里无云；万事大吉Episode 220728 / 28 Jul 2022A blue-sky phrase Rise and shine! 快起床！Episode 220726 / 26 Jul 2022Wake up with this phrase Shine through 大放异彩Episode 220721 / 21 Jul 2022A phrase that shines Take a shine to someone 立刻喜欢上某人Episode 220719 / 19 Jul 2022A likeable phrase A sight for sore eyes 乐于看到的人，喜闻乐见的事Episode 220714 / 14 Jul 2022A new phrase – that's nice to see! Out of sight, out of mind 眼不见，心不念Episode 220712 / 12 Jul 2022A phrase about forgetting something Watch like a hawk 密切观察，盯着Episode 220707 / 07 Jul 2022Keep a close eye on this phrase In/with hindsight 事后看来Episode 220705 / 05 Jul 2022A phrase about looking back A sight more 更多Episode 220630 / 30 Jun 2022A phrase about needing more A sorry sight 悲惨的景象，惨相Episode 220628 / 28 Jun 2022A phrase about unpleasant appearance Eyes like saucers 瞪圆双眼Episode 220623 / 23 Jun 2022A 'big-eyed' phrase Only have eyes for someone 眼里只有某人Episode 220621 / 21 Jun 2022A romantic phrase Take the long view 着眼长远Episode 220616 / 16 Jun 2022A phrase about looking far Sneak peek 先睹为快Episode 220614 / 14 Jun 2022Have a glimpse of this phrase As far as the eye can see 眼到之处，一望无际Episode 220609 / 09 Jun 2022Take the long view Can’t stand the sight of 见不得，受不了Episode 220607 / 07 Jun 2022A 'hateful' phrase Lose sight of something 忽视，遗忘Episode 220602 / 02 Jun 2022A phrase about forgetting Know someone by sight 只是面熟，似曾相识Episode 220531 / 31 May 2022Do you recognise this phrase? Have an eye for something 眼光独到，独具慧眼Episode 220526 / 26 May 2022A phrase about being able to notice something
Keep an eye out for something 留意，特别注意Episode 220524 / 24 May 2022Look out for this phrase Cry someone’s eyes out 嚎啕大哭Episode 220519 / 19 May 2022A phrase to cry about A feast for the eyes 大饱眼福Episode 220517 / 17 May 2022A pleasing phrase Eagle eye 眼尖，目光锐利Episode 220512 / 12 May 2022Don’t miss this phrase Seeing is believing 眼见为实Episode 220510 / 10 May 2022An idiom worth seeing Tip-top 顶呱呱Episode 220505 / 05 May 2022An extremely good word! Up to date 最新的Episode 220503 / 03 May 2022The latest phrase State of the art 最先进，最顶尖Episode 220428 / 28 Apr 2022A phrase for the most modern things High-end 高端，高档Episode 220426 / 26 Apr 2022A top-quality word Top-drawer 顶级，一流Episode 220421 / 21 Apr 2022A high-quality expression The cutting edge 发展前沿Episode 220419 / 19 Apr 2022A very advanced phrase! A devil of a job 大费周折，费劲的事Episode 220414 / 14 Apr 2022Such a difficult task! Bring to the table 提供建议，带来价值Episode 220412 / 12 Apr 2022A beneficial phrase Close of play 下班时；比赛结束Episode 220407 / 07 Apr 2022A phrase about a deadline Off the cuff 未加思索，即兴Episode 220405 / 05 Apr 2022A phrase about speaking without preparation Take something offline 私下再谈Episode 220331 / 31 Mar 2022A silencing phrase Helicopter view 概述Episode 220329 / 29 Mar 2022A business term about an overview In the pipeline 筹划中，进行中Episode 220324 / 24 Mar 2022A phrase about planning Deep dive 深入探讨，仔细分析Episode 220322 / 22 Mar 2022Ready to take a deep dive? Win-win 双赢，各方受益Episode 220317 / 17 Mar 2022Not just one win! Career move 职业选择Episode 220315 / 15 Mar 2022Changes made on career path Back to the drawing board 从头再来Episode 220310 / 10 Mar 2022An expression to start again Call the shots 做主Episode 220308 / 08 Mar 2022You’re in control of this phrase
The ball is in someone’s court 就看此人的决定Episode 220303 / 03 Mar 2022Learn an expression about responsibility Think outside the box 打破常规地思考Episode 220301 / 01 Mar 2022A creative expression On the back burner 暂时搁置Episode 220224 / 24 Feb 2022Something for later Blue-sky thinking 奇思妙想Episode 220222 / 22 Feb 2022A thoughtful expression Desk jockey 坐办公室的人Episode 220217 / 17 Feb 2022An informal name for an office worker Gently does it! 别着急，悠着点！Episode 220215 / 15 Feb 2022A careful expression Get a move on 赶紧的，快点Episode 220210 / 10 Feb 2022An alternative to ‘hurry up’ Long-drawn-out 冗长拖沓Episode 220208 / 08 Feb 2022Unnecessarily long? In dribs and drabs 三三两两，零零碎碎Episode 220203 / 03 Feb 2022Not all at once Slow burner 逐渐有趣，缓步成功Episode 220201 / 01 Feb 2022What is a slow burner? Slowly but surely 稳扎稳打Episode 220127 / 27 Jan 2022A phrase that doesn’t need rushing Take your time 慢慢来，不着急Episode 220125 / 25 Jan 2022A slow phrase At a snail’s pace 慢如蜗牛Episode 220120 / 20 Jan 2022How slow could one be? Make good time 一路顺利，提前抵达Episode 220118 / 18 Jan 2022Learn a phrase quickly Fast and furious 迅猛刺激，扣人心弦Episode 220113 / 13 Jan 2022A fast-paced expression Speed demon 雷厉风行，风驰电掣Episode 220111 / 11 Jan 2022A fast phrase
In two shakes (of a lamb’s tail) 马上，一晃Episode 220106 / 06 Jan 2022Learn a quick phrase More haste, less speed 欲速则不达Episode 220104 / 04 Jan 2022Don’t rush this saying No sooner said than done 说干就干Episode 211230 / 30 Dec 2021A phrase to use right now! Beat the clock 争分夺秒，赶着点完成任务Episode 211228 / 28 Dec 2021A phrase about speed By leaps and bounds 突飞猛进Episode 211223 / 23 Dec 2021A phrase about quick progression Before the ink is dry 协议好的事很快生变；尘埃未定Episode 211221 / 21 Dec 2021The ink is still wet in this expression A shrinking violet 羞怯腼腆的人Episode 211216 / 16 Dec 2021A shy phrase Creature of habit 习惯性动物，一成不变的人Episode 211214 / 14 Dec 2021What kind of creature are you? Happy camper 心满意足的人，乐天派Episode 211209 / 09 Dec 2021Are you a happy camper? Be in a class of one’s own 无与伦比，出类拔萃Episode 211207 / 07 Dec 2021Who do you know who is in a class of their own? Larger than life 非同凡响，耀眼夺目Episode 211202 / 02 Dec 2021Who do you know who is larger than life? Generous to a fault 非常慷慨大方Episode 211130 / 30 Nov 2021A generous expression Live wire 精力充沛的人Episode 211125 / 25 Nov 2021A lively phrase Goody-goody 道貌岸然、讨好卖乖的人Episode 211123 / 23 Nov 2021What kind of person is a goody-goody? Wet blanket 扫兴的人Episode 211118 / 18 Nov 2021Who is a wet blanket? Give the shirt off one's back 倾囊相助，尽力帮忙Episode 211116 / 16 Nov 2021A phrase about giving Mover and shaker 举足轻重、有号召力的人Episode 211111 / 11 Nov 2021An influential phrase Lone wolf 独来独往、不合群的人Episode 211109 / 09 Nov 2021Are you a lone wolf? Not have a bad bone in one’s body 一点坏心眼都没有，心地善良Episode 211104 / 04 Nov 2021An expression for someone good Eager beaver 工作卖力的人Episode 211102 / 02 Nov 2021An enthusiastic phrase Not a hair out of place 衣冠整洁，一丝不乱Episode 211028 / 28 Oct 2021A neat expression! Know-it-all 自以为无所不知的人Episode 211026 / 26 Oct 2021A word for show-offs! Blind you with science 用专业术语唬人Episode 211021 / 21 Oct 2021What does ‘blind you with science’ mean? Chalk something up to experience 当是经验教训Episode 211019 / 19 Oct 2021What have you chalked up to experience? Make a mental note 记在心里Episode 211014 / 14 Oct 2021How good is your memory? Pick someone’s brains 请教某人Episode 211012 / 12 Oct 2021Whose brains do you pick? It’s all Greek to me 我完全不懂Episode 211007 / 07 Oct 2021Is it all Greek to you? Walk before one can run 循序渐进Episode 211005 / 05 Oct 2021Do you think it’s good to walk before you can run? Quick/slow on the uptake 领悟很快/慢Episode 210930 / 30 Sep 2021Are you quick or slow on the uptake? Cover a lot of ground 涉及面广Episode 210928 / 28 Sep 2021Who do you know who covers a lot of ground? Knowledge is power 知识就是力量Episode 210923 / 23 Sep 2021Do you think knowledge is power? Take a leaf out of someone’s book 以某人为榜样Episode 210921 / 21 Sep 2021A bookish phrase Low-hanging fruit 容易实现的目标Episode 210916 / 16 Sep 2021Pick this phrase! Can’t make head nor tail of something 一头雾水Episode 210914 / 14 Sep 2021What can’t you understand? Know something back to front 了如指掌Episode 210909 / 09 Sep 2021What do you know back to front? Might-have-been 本来可能发生的事情Episode 210907 / 07 Sep 2021What might-have-been do you always think about? Not know where to put oneself 非常尴尬；局促不安Episode 210902 / 02 Sep 2021Do you get really embarrassed?
Get the hang of something 学会做某事，掌握窍门Episode 210831 / 31 Aug 2021Getting the hang of this? Once bitten, twice shy 一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳Episode 210826 / 26 Aug 2021A saying about learning a lesson Sadder but wiser 经一事，长一智Episode 210824 / 24 Aug 2021What left you sadder but wiser? Rue the day 后悔莫及Episode 210819 / 19 Aug 2021When did you last rue the day? Have second thoughts 重新考虑Episode 210817 / 17 Aug 2021A phrase to make you think Close the stable door after the horse has bolted 为时已晚Episode 210812 / 12 Aug 2021An expression about being too late! Get in on the ground floor 抢占先机，先下手为强Episode 210810 / 10 Aug 2021Do you like to get in on the ground floor? Off the wall 荒诞离奇Episode 210805 / 05 Aug 2021Do you like strange things? Wipe the floor with someone 让某人一败涂地Episode 210803 / 03 Aug 2021When did you last wipe the floor with someone? A roof over one’s head 栖身之所，住处Episode 210729 / 29 Jul 2021When did you last need a roof over your head?
Go through the mill 饱受磨炼，饱尝辛酸Episode 210727 / 27 Jul 2021Describing a difficult time Hit a/the wall 达到极限Episode 210722 / 22 Jul 2021A phrase that’s run out of energy! Face up to one’s fears 克服恐惧Episode 210720 / 20 Jul 2021When did you have to face your fears? Lose one’s nerve 惊慌失措Episode 210715 / 15 Jul 2021When did you have to be brave? Brave something out 勇敢面对，坚持到底Episode 210713 / 13 Jul 2021A phrase with courage True grit 坚韧不拔Episode 210708 / 08 Jul 2021A gritty phrase! Like ships that pass in the night 一面之缘，擦肩而过Episode 210706 / 06 Jul 2021Are you like ships that pass in the night with someone? Get the show on the road 开始行动Episode 210701 / 01 Jul 2021Start learning a new phrase Beach bum 海滩客Episode 210629 / 29 Jun 2021A seaside phrase A home from home 像家一样令人自在的地方Episode 210624 / 24 Jun 2021Where is your home from home? A country mile 距离遥远；差远了Episode 210622 / 22 Jun 2021What is far away from you? At the crack of dawn 破晓时分，一大早Episode 210617 / 17 Jun 2021What time do you get up? Hit the road 出发，上路Episode 210615 / 15 Jun 2021What time are you leaving? Recharge one’s batteries 养精蓄锐Episode 210610 / 10 Jun 2021Do you need to relax? Off the beaten track 人迹罕至的，偏远的Episode 210608 / 08 Jun 2021Do you like going off the beaten track? Get away from it all 抛开烦恼去度假Episode 210603 / 03 Jun 2021Do you need a holiday? Grin from ear to ear 笑开了花，咧嘴大笑Episode 210601 / 01 Jun 2021A phrase to smile about Split one’s sides 笑破肚皮Episode 210527 / 27 May 2021What do you find funny? Sink one’s teeth into something 全身心投入Episode 210525 / 25 May 2021What would you like to sink your teeth into? Burst out laughing 放声大笑Episode 210520 / 20 May 2021A funny phrase A happy place 快乐之地，乐园Episode 210518 / 18 May 2021A happy phrase Beyond a joke 不可理喻，非常过分Episode 210513 / 13 May 2021An unfunny phrase Go into overdrive 加倍努力，加紧工作Episode 210511 / 11 May 2021Do you need to work hard? Like a cat on a hot tin roof 像热锅上的蚂蚁一般，坐立不安Episode 210506 / 06 May 2021What makes you anxious? Dig deep 倾力出资；倾尽全力Episode 210504 / 04 May 2021Learn a phrase that involves effort Like pulling teeth 非常困难Episode 210429 / 29 Apr 2021A painful phrase A shot in the arm 一剂强心针Episode 210427 / 27 Apr 2021What can give you a boost? Throw caution to the wind 不顾风险Episode 210422 / 22 Apr 2021A risky English phrase Drop a clanger 说错话，做蠢事Episode 210420 / 20 Apr 2021Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake?
April showers bring May flowers 苦尽甘来Episode 210415 / 15 Apr 2021Learn an interesting English proverb One swallow doesn’t make a summer 孤燕不成夏Episode 210413 / 13 Apr 2021Learn an interesting English saying Make headway 取得进展Episode 210408 / 08 Apr 2021Do you like making headway? Get your head down 集中全部精力；躺下睡觉Episode 210406 / 06 Apr 2021Learn a hard-working phrase Garden-variety 非常普通Episode 210401 / 01 Apr 2021How do you say that something is nothing out of the ordinary? Head in the clouds 心不在焉，胡思乱想Episode 210330 / 30 Mar 2021Do you feel unfocused? March to the beat of a different drum 独树一帜，标新立异Episode 210325 / 25 Mar 2021Do you do things in a different way to other people? Beware the ides of March 谨防危险，千万小心Episode 210323 / 23 Mar 2021When did something go wrong for you? Spring something on someone 冷不防地问某人Episode 210318 / 18 Mar 2021When did someone last spring something on you? Steal a march on someone 先发制人Episode 210316 / 16 Mar 2021Have you ever gained the advantage over someone? Mother Nature 大自然，自然界Episode 210311 / 11 Mar 2021A personified phrase for nature Have the last laugh 笑到最后Episode 210309 / 09 Mar 2021Is this a funny phrase? Watch the clock 看时间等下班Episode 210304 / 04 Mar 2021It’s time to learn a new phrase
Can’t see the wood for the trees 见木不见林Episode 210302 / 02 Mar 2021A hazy phrase As awkward as a cow on roller skates 笨手笨脚Episode 210225 / 25 Feb 2021Are you clumsy? Hit the bullseye 一针见血，一语中的Episode 210223 / 23 Feb 2021Have you ever hit the bullseye? Like watching grass grow 非常无聊Episode 210218 / 18 Feb 2021What do you think is really dull? To be bullheaded 固执己见Episode 210216 / 16 Feb 2021Who do you know who’s stubborn? My one and only 我的唯一Episode 210211 / 11 Feb 2021Who is your one and only? Have ice in one’s veins 镇定自若Episode 210209 / 09 Feb 2021Do you have ice in your veins? Throw cold water on something 泼冷水Episode 210204 / 04 Feb 2021Have your ideas been dismissed? Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人Episode 210202 / 02 Feb 2021Have you ever been left out in the cold? Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热Episode 210128 / 28 Jan 2021Do you have cold hands and a warm heart? Cold comfort 于事无补Episode 210126 / 26 Jan 2021What is cold comfort? Come in from the cold 不再受冷落Episode 210121 / 21 Jan 2021Have you come in from the cold? Frozen to the core 冻得透心凉Episode 210119 / 19 Jan 2021Learn to describe feeling extremely cold Dead of winter 寒冬腊月Episode 210114 / 14 Jan 2021Learn to describe the coldest time of year A cold snap 寒流Episode 210112 / 12 Jan 2021It suddenly got cold A snowball's chance in hell 机会渺茫Episode 210107 / 07 Jan 2021There is no chance you'll forget this As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适Episode 210105 / 05 Jan 2021If the weather is cold where you are, it might be a good idea to wrap up Snowball effect 滚雪球效应Episode 201231 / 31 Dec 2020How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance? Put something on ice 搁置，推迟Episode 201229 / 29 Dec 2020How can you talk about postponing a plan or deal? Light up like a Christmas tree 喜上眉梢；灯光夺目Episode 201224 / 24 Dec 2020A useful expression to describe someone who is very happy Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情Episode 201222 / 22 Dec 2020Learn an expression to help you express your delight at an unexpected gift or situation Come up trumps 意外地大获成功Episode 201217 / 17 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone who completes an activity successfully, even when it didn’t seem possible Ace a test 考试得高分Episode 201215 / 15 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets a very high score in a test Draw a blank 一无所获，毫无回应Episode 201210 / 10 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe when someone doesn’t get the answer or result they are looking for As clear as a bell 声音清晰洪亮Episode 201208 / 08 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear In unison 共同，一齐Episode 201203 / 03 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe when people do things together at the same time
A slow/fast/romantic number 一首慢歌/快歌/情歌Episode 201201 / 01 Dec 2020Learn a phrase to describe a song Hit the right note 言行得体，恰到好处Episode 201126 / 26 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets something exactly right A jam session 一场即兴演奏会Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈Episode 201119 / 19 Nov 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that someone looks very angry The calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静Episode 201117 / 17 Nov 2020Learn how to describe the period of calm before something turbulent happens Elevator music 公共场所连续播放的背景音乐Episode 201112 / 12 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to describe pre-recorded music played in the background in public places It’s not over until it’s over 不到最后，不见分晓Episode 201110 / 10 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes Come rain or shine 风雨无阻Episode 201105 / 05 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what Hope for the best 尽量往好处想Episode 201103 / 03 Nov 2020Learn a phrase to express optimism in an uncertain situation Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽Episode 201029 / 29 Oct 2020Learn a saying to talk about hoping for something unlikely A fighting chance 成功的一线可能Episode 201027 / 27 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to talk about possibility Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事Episode 201022 / 22 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to describe something that your hopes depend on A blessing in disguise 因祸得福Episode 201020 / 20 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to describe something that turns out to be good Hope against hope 抱一线希望Episode 201015 / 15 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to talk about hoping for something that seems impossible The sky’s the limit 一切皆有可能Episode 201013 / 13 Oct 2020Learn an expression to say that anything is possible When one door closes, another one opens 天无绝人之路Episode 201008 / 08 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to talk about new opportunities Look on the bright side 往好处想，看到好的一面Episode 201006 / 06 Oct 2020Learn a phrase to talk about being an optimist Everything’s coming up roses 一切进展顺利Episode 201001 / 01 Oct 2020Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success The future looks bright 前途一片光明Episode 200929 / 29 Sep 2020Learn an expression to talk about optimism for the future When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 随遇而安，苦中作乐Episode 200924 / 24 Sep 2020Learn a saying to talk about making the best of a bad situation Bone up 苦学，突击钻研Episode 200922 / 22 Sep 2020Learn a phrase to describe a way of studying hard Go the extra mile 加倍努力Episode 200917 / 17 Sep 2020Learn a phrase to describe when someone makes an extra special effort to succeed at something Do something with your eyes closed 闭着眼睛都能做某事Episode 200915 / 15 Sep 2020Learn a useful expression to say that you know how to do something very well Go through something with a fine-tooth comb 仔细检查，彻底搜查Episode 200910 / 10 Sep 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about examining something closely Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌Episode 200908 / 08 Sep 2020Learn a useful expression to say that you know everything about a subject Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作Episode 200903 / 03 Sep 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that someone works very hard Put your thinking cap on 认真思考，开动脑筋Episode 200901 / 01 Sep 2020Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard Mind your own business 少管闲事Episode 200827 / 27 Aug 2020Learn a useful phrase to tell someone to stop being nosy Mind your manners 注意你的行为举止Episode 200825 / 25 Aug 2020Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite Mind your language 注意你的言谈Episode 200820 / 20 Aug 2020Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be careful about what they say Bow and scrape 点头哈腰Episode 200818 / 18 Aug 2020Learn a useful expression to say that someone is being over-polite or showing someone too much attention Have a shared history (with someone) 和某人有共同的经历Episode 200813 / 13 Aug 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about a strong connection you have with another person based on shared experiences. She/He just gets me 她/他真懂我Episode 200811 / 11 Aug 2020Learn a phrase to say that someone understands you well Be joined at the hip 密不可分，形影不离Episode 200806 / 06 Aug 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about a friend who you are always seen with Be a law unto themselves 我行我素Episode 200804 / 04 Aug 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone who does just what they want Build bridges with someone 搭建友谊的桥梁Episode 200730 / 30 Jul 2020Learn a phrase to talking about establishing a relationship To be able to read each other’s minds 心有灵犀Episode 200728 / 28 Jul 2020Learn two useful phrases to say that you are very close friends with someone Get your own way 随心所欲，为所欲为Episode 200723 / 23 Jul 2020Learn a phrase to describe being able to do what you want A sympathetic ear 有同情心的倾听者Episode 200721 / 21 Jul 2020Learn a phrase to describe the act of listening to a friend Someone to lean on 可依靠的人Episode 200716 / 16 Jul 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone you can trust to support you in a difficult situation Be (as) thick as thieves 亲密无间Episode 200714 / 14 Jul 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about people who are close friend and seem to share a lot of secrets Drive someone to distraction 让某人心烦意乱Episode 200709 / 09 Jul 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone who makes you very annoyed Get on like a house on fire 一见如故Episode 200707 / 07 Jul 2020Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you get on very well with someone, particularly when you meet for the first time Two peas in a pod 一模一样Episode 200702 / 02 Jul 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that two people are very similar Be at the end of your tether 耐心全无Episode 200630 / 30 Jun 2020Learn an expression to describe being very annoyed Be a hard act to follow 很难超越，无法媲美Episode 200625 / 25 Jun 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very good at something Be sick and tired of someone/something 对人或事物十分厌倦Episode 200623 / 23 Jun 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that you are very frustrated with a person or situation Besties 最好的朋友，闺蜜Episode 200618 / 18 Jun 2020Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends Speak the same language 有共同语言Episode 200616 / 16 Jun 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about how you understand someone very well Trust someone with your life 能够让你生死相托的人Episode 200611 / 11 Jun 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about a person that you believe you could trust completely in any situation BFF 最好的朋友Episode 200609 / 09 Jun 2020Learn a useful phrase to refer to your best friend If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all 如果你没有好话要说，就什么也别说Episode 200604 / 04 Jun 2020Learn a useful phrase to tell someone not to say anything unkind To be well-turned-out 衣着光鲜，穿戴讲究Episode 200602 / 02 Jun 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone who looks smart Stick your nose in where it’s not wanted 打探不相干的事Episode 200528 / 28 May 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone who is inquisitive Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界Episode 200526 / 26 May 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone doing something beyond what is acceptable Not put a foot wrong 不犯任何错误Episode 200521 / 21 May 2020Learn a phrase to describe someone not making mistakes To be seen and not heard 乖乖听话，少出声Episode 200519 / 19 May 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that children should be quiet and well-behaved Mend fences with someone 重归于好Episode 200514 / 14 May 2020Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久Episode 200512 / 12 May 2020Learn a useful phrase to say that you have known someone for a long time Have a falling out 大吵一架Episode 200507 / 07 May 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about when you are no longer on friendly terms with someone because you had a disagreement or an argument Rule the roost 当家作主Episode 200505 / 05 May 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about the most powerful person in a group who makes all the decisions Be left holding the baby 替别人做苦差事Episode 200430 / 30 Apr 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility Breadwinner 养家糊口的人Episode 200428 / 28 Apr 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about the main person who earns money to support their family In one’s blood 天生的Episode 200423 / 23 Apr 2020Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a skill, quality or talent you have is inherited from your family Run in the family 世代相传，家族遗传Episode 200421 / 21 Apr 2020Learn a useful expression to say that a characteristic is common in one family
Follow in someone’s footsteps 追随长辈的脚步Episode 200416 / 16 Apr 2020Learn a useful expression which means that you have made similar life decisions as an older family member A difficult middle child 夹在中间难管教的老二Episode 200414 / 14 Apr 2020Learn a useful expression to talk about a child who has an older and younger sibling and is always getting into trouble Take after someone 外貌和性格与年长的家庭成员相像Episode 200409 / 09 Apr 2020Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that you are similar to an older member of your family The apple of someone’s eye 某人的掌上明珠Episode 200407 / 07 Apr 2020A person who is very important to you who you have a lot of affection for
The black sheep of the family 败家子，害群之马Episode 200402 / 02 Apr 2020Learn a useful expression which means a member of the family makes bad decisions or has a bad reputation amongst family members A helicopter parent 大小事情都要管的 “直升机家长”Episode 200331 / 31 Mar 2020Learn a useful expression to describe an overprotective parent Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人Episode 200326 / 26 Mar 2020Learn a useful multi-word verb to say that you admire someone One big happy family 一个欢乐的大家庭Episode 200324 / 24 Mar 2020Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a group of people get on well together Like mother/father, like son/daughter 有其母/父必有其子/女Episode 200319 / 19 Mar 2020Learn a useful phrasal verb to say that a parent and child have similar behaviour To take stock of 全面盘点，整体评估Episode 200317 / 17 Mar 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals To set expectations 设立期望值Episode 200312 / 12 Mar 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting expectations for others at work Personal goals for professional development 个人职业发展目标Episode 200310 / 10 Mar 2020Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work YTD 年初至今Episode 200305 / 05 Mar 2020Learn a useful financial abbreviation to talk about the length of time from the beginning of the year to now EOD 在一日结束时Episode 200303 / 03 Mar 2020Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day FYI 供你参考Episode 200227 / 27 Feb 2020Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details N/A 表格中的 “不适用项”Episode 200225 / 25 Feb 2020Learn a useful abbreviation to show that something is irrelevant BTW 顺便说一句Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation ATTN 关涉人，经办人Episode 200218 / 18 Feb 2020Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something Typo 打错字Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing TBC 有待确认Episode 200211 / 11 Feb 2020Learn a useful acronym to show that something is yet to be decided PS 信件结尾的 “又及，附言”Episode 200206 / 06 Feb 2020Learn a useful abbreviation used to add information at the end of an email ETA 预计到达时间Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time ASAP 尽快Episode 200130 / 30 Jan 2020Learn a useful acronym to show that something needs to be done quickly A/the biting wind 刺骨的寒风Episode 200128 / 28 Jan 2020Learn a useful expression to say the wind is so cold it is painful! Can’t feel my toes/fingers/nose 脚趾/手指/鼻子冻麻了Episode 200123 / 23 Jan 2020Learn a useful expression to say you can’t feel your extremities due to the cold in English Chilled to the bone “冷到骨头里”，冻僵了Episode 200121 / 21 Jan 2020Learn a useful expression to say your whole body, including your bones, feels extremely cold It’s like the North Pole 冷得像北极一样Episode 200116 / 16 Jan 2020How do we compare the cold and snowy weather to a place? Learn how in Today’s Phrase There’s a nip in the air 寒气袭人Episode 200114 / 14 Jan 2020Learn an informal expression for ‘it’s cold’ in English My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战Episode 200109 / 09 Jan 2020Learn an expression to say your teeth are knocking together again and again To feel off 感觉不舒服Episode 200107 / 07 Jan 2020Learn an informal English phrase that means someone is not feeling well As sick as a dog 病得很严重Episode 200102 / 02 Jan 2020Learn how to say that someone is as temporarily very ill in English Bunged up 鼻子不通气，鼻塞Episode 191231 / 31 Dec 2019Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑Episode 191226 / 26 Dec 2019Learn how to say that someone’s voice sounds different because of a sore throat Feel numb 身体局部感到麻木Episode 191224 / 24 Dec 2019Learn how to say you have temporarily lost feeling Have a dead leg/arm 腿/手臂暂时失去知觉Episode 191219 / 19 Dec 2019Learn how to say that you have temporarily lost feeling in your arm or leg Have a burning sensation 有火烧火燎的不适感Episode 191217 / 17 Dec 2019Learn how to say you have a pain that feels hot Be/feel out of sorts 身体不舒服 心情不太好Episode 191212 / 12 Dec 2019Learn a useful expression to say you’re not feeling too bad but not very well in English Have a chesty cough 肺部感染引起的咳嗽Episode 191210 / 10 Dec 2019Learn a useful English expression to explain you have a specific type of cough with lots of phlegm Have a migraine 偏头痛Episode 191205 / 05 Dec 2019Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English Have a raging temperature 发高烧Episode 191203 / 03 Dec 2019Learn how to say you have a high temperature To be my time of the month/on my monthly 来月经，来例假Episode 191128 / 28 Nov 2019Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle Have period pain 痛经Episode 191126 / 26 Nov 2019Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕Episode 191121 / 21 Nov 2019Have you ever had the sniffles? Find out what this expression means in English Have pins and needles 身体局部发麻Episode 191119 / 19 Nov 2019Have you ever had pins and needles? Find out what this expression means in English Have a frog in your throat 嗓音嘶哑，说话困难Episode 191114 / 14 Nov 2019Have you ever had a frog in your throat? Find out what this expression means in English Feel peaky 面容憔悴，身体虚弱Episode 191112 / 12 Nov 2019Feeling peaky? Find out what it means Do numbers 社交媒体内容 “大受欢迎”Episode 191107 / 07 Nov 2019Learn a useful phrase to talk about a very successful social media post Leave an Easter egg 在游戏或影片中埋下 “彩蛋”Episode 191105 / 05 Nov 2019Learn a useful phrase to talk about hidden jokes and secrets in video games and videos Yours sincerely vs Yours faithfully 正式邮件结尾的 “谨启”Episode 191031 / 31 Oct 2019Learn two different useful English expressions to close a formal email Re 正式信函中的 “有关、兹就”Episode 191029 / 29 Oct 2019Learn a useful preposition to introduce a reference in a formal email in English Copied (here), cc’d (here), copied in (here) 已抄送此人Episode 191024 / 24 Oct 2019Learn a useful way to introduce a new person in an email chain in English To whom it may concern 敬启者Episode 191022 / 22 Oct 2019Learn a useful English phrase to use at the beginning of a formal email, when you do not know the name of the person or persons you need to address it to Dear Sir/Madam 尊敬的先生/女士Episode 191017 / 17 Oct 2019Learn a useful greeting to start a formal email to someone you don’t know the name of in English Regards 祝好，致敬Episode 191015 / 15 Oct 2019Learn a useful English expression for closing a semi-formal email in a friendly way. It’s also is suitable for addressing a work colleague. As mentioned above/below 如前所述Episode 191010 / 10 Oct 2019Learn a useful phrase for referring back or forwards to information in an email As per our conversation 依照我们此前的谈话内容Episode 191008 / 08 Oct 2019Learn a useful English expression to acknowledge that something was previously agreed verbally Please see/find attached for more details 详情请见附件Episode 191003 / 03 Oct 2019Learn a useful English phrase to refer to an attachment to an email Forward an email 转发邮件Episode 191001 / 01 Oct 2019Learn a useful English expression to ask someone to send you an email they have already received Down the rabbit hole 掉进无底洞Episode 190926 / 26 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to talk about a never-ending situation To be fried 精神极度疲惫Episode 190924 / 24 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输Episode 190919 / 19 Sep 2019A phrase which means you provide so much help to someone they don't need to even think To stew 独自烦恼Episode 190917 / 17 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable Half-baked 考虑不周Episode 190912 / 12 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to talk about a bad idea Sweeten the deal 给点甜头Episode 190910 / 10 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe the process of making something sound more attractive A storm in a teacup 小题大做，大惊小怪Episode 190905 / 05 Sep 2019Learn a phrase for when people get angry about things that aren't important Take the world by storm 席卷世界 名扬四海Episode 190903 / 03 Sep 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe someone or something that is suddenly very successful A disruptive innovation 一项颠覆性创新Episode 190829 / 29 Aug 2019Learn a useful phrase to talk about new innovative products Rest on your laurels 居功自傲 不求进步Episode 190827 / 27 Aug 2019Are you happy with what you’ve already achieved? Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感Episode 190822 / 22 Aug 2019A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement Deserve all the credit 功不可没Episode 190820 / 20 Aug 2019Learn a useful English expression used to describe when someone is the main person responsible for something Take a well-earned break 好好休息一下Episode 190815 / 15 Aug 2019A rest after a period of hard work Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己Episode 190813 / 13 Aug 2019Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人Episode 190808 / 08 Aug 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy Down to earth 接地气、务实Episode 190806 / 06 Aug 2019A practical phrase to describe a practical person Goal-oriented 目标明确Episode 190801 / 01 Aug 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives One in a million 百里挑一Episode 190730 / 30 Jul 2019An expression to describe someone special Set your sights high 立志高远Episode 190725 / 25 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase which means ‘to have high expectations of yourself’ A go-getter 积极上进、志在必得的人Episode 190723 / 23 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase that means ‘a driven and successful person’? Compare deals 货比三家Episode 190718 / 18 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices' Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货Episode 190716 / 16 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time shopping for the cheapest item A flash sale 限时抢购Episode 190711 / 11 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase to say 'a quick sale' A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人Episode 190709 / 09 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase for someone who likes to shop online in the middle of the night Push through the pain 挺过痛苦Episode 190704 / 04 Jul 2019It's going to hurt! Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感Episode 190702 / 02 Jul 2019Learn a useful phrase to encourage someone to exercise harder Bulk up 身体变壮实；事物添分量Episode 190627 / 27 Jun 2019Learn a fitness-related phrase Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼Episode 190625 / 25 Jun 2019Learn a useful phrase to describe what happens when you work hard physically A gym bunny 健身迷Episode 190620 / 20 Jun 2019Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time in the gym Pump iron 举重锻炼Episode 190618 / 18 Jun 2019Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂Episode 190613 / 13 Jun 2019Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to ‘lose weight’ You’ve got it in the bag 稳操胜券Episode 190611 / 11 Jun 2019Learn a winning expression The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来Episode 190606 / 06 Jun 2019A positive phrase about the end of a difficult period Keep your chin up 保持干劲Episode 190604 / 04 Jun 2019Stay strong and motivated
Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标，心无旁鹜Episode 190530 / 30 May 2019Don't get distracted by this phrase!
Keep your nose to the grindstone 埋头苦干Episode 190528 / 28 May 2019Time to focus on your studies! Have had enough 受够了Episode 190523 / 23 May 2019I can’t take it any more! Fed up 厌烦，厌倦Episode 190521 / 21 May 2019A phrase to use when you’re annoyed Made up 欣喜不已，兴高采烈Episode 190516 / 16 May 2019A happy phrase Have mixed feelings about 心情复杂Episode 190514 / 14 May 2019Not just one feeling! Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具Episode 190509 / 09 May 2019What types of vehicles do we get on and get off? Set off 出发、启程Episode 190507 / 07 May 2019Are you ready to set off a journey of English learning with us? End up 到头来，最终到达Episode 190502 / 02 May 2019A phrase about the end of a journey or a final situation Give up 停止做一件事Episode 190430 / 30 Apr 2019Which bad habits would you stop doing? Things are looking up 情况开始好转Episode 190425 / 25 Apr 2019Learn an optimistic expression Prove difficult 做事困难Episode 190423 / 23 Apr 2019Is it hard or easy to do? Stop off 中途停留或拜访一处Episode 190418 / 18 Apr 2019Would you like to stop off for an English phrase? Firm up 敲定、落实Episode 190416 / 16 Apr 2019A phrase about making arrangements Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍Episode 190411 / 11 Apr 2019What's the difference between these two phrases? Get in and get out 上下车Episode 190409 / 09 Apr 2019Get in the ...? Get held up 受阻无法前进Episode 190404 / 04 Apr 2019It can be frustrating to get held up Pencil in 暂定Episode 190402 / 02 Apr 2019A phrase based on a common writing tool Check out 去看看Episode 190328 / 28 Mar 2019Check out what this useful phrase means Spring into action 立刻行动起来Episode 190326 / 26 Mar 2019Stand by to learn a new phrase! Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒Episode 190321 / 21 Mar 2019We’re totally besotted with Today’s Phrase Fall for someone 迷恋上一个人Episode 190319 / 19 Mar 2019Have you ever fallen for anyone? Be loved up 恩恩爱爱Episode 190314 / 14 Mar 2019An informal phrase about being in love End it with someone 结束一段感情Episode 190312 / 12 Mar 2019An expression about ending a relationship Settle down 安顿下来Episode 190307 / 07 Mar 2019Are you tired of being on the road? Grow apart 渐渐疏远Episode 190305 / 05 Mar 2019Don’t grow apart Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度Episode 190228 / 28 Feb 2019An expression about the way to treat someone Get over someone 忘记一个人Episode 190226 / 26 Feb 2019Move on with your life To be seeing someone 和某人约会交往Episode 190221 / 21 Feb 2019Are you seeing anyone? Ask someone out 请人出来约会Episode 190219 / 19 Feb 2019Are you interested in going on a date with me? Pig out 大吃特吃Episode 190214 / 14 Feb 2019What do you like to pig out on? As happy as a pig in muck 乐不可支Episode 190212 / 12 Feb 2019Are you as happy as a pig in muck? Pigs might fly 太阳打西边出来了Episode 190131 / 31 Jan 2019When might pigs fly? Probably never Make a pig’s ear of something 搞得一团糟Episode 190129 / 29 Jan 2019Let’s hope you don’t make a pig’s ear of the Year of the Pig! Stick to something 坚持下去，信守承诺Episode 190124 / 24 Jan 2019Never give up! Give something a go 试一把Episode 190122 / 22 Jan 2019Don’t be afraid to try new things! Take up 开始参与新活动Episode 190117 / 17 Jan 2019Are you interested in starting a new hobby? Order a takeaway 订外卖Episode 190115 / 15 Jan 2019What to do if you want to stay at home and not cook Eat in or take away 堂食或外带Episode 190110 / 10 Jan 2019Where would you normally eat the food you’ve bought? Go off 食物变质Episode 190108 / 08 Jan 2019When food turns bad Have a look around 四处看看Episode 190103 / 03 Jan 2019Find out what this phrase means! Meet up with 与人见面Episode 190101 / 01 Jan 2019To get together Out of shape 身材走形Episode 181227 / 27 Dec 2018An expression related to body and health Wolf down 狼吞虎咽Episode 181225 / 25 Dec 2018You eat too fast! Go over 仔细检查Episode 181220 / 20 Dec 2018Could you please look at this document again? Personal best 个人最好成绩Episode 181218 / 18 Dec 2018How fast can you run? Hit the books 做功课、看书Episode 181213 / 13 Dec 2018It’s time to study As mad as a hatter 疯疯癫癫Episode 181211 / 11 Dec 2018How do we use this expression? Rub someone up the wrong way 把某人惹怒Episode 181206 / 06 Dec 2018Don’t stroke a cat the wrong way! Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018Describing a unique character! Learn something by heart 牢记于心Episode 181129 / 29 Nov 2018Are you able to say it without looking? Pull an all-nighter 开夜车Episode 181127 / 27 Nov 2018Do you often stay up late? Push yourself 突破自我Episode 181122 / 22 Nov 2018Try a little harder! Cram for 考前抱佛脚Episode 181120 / 20 Nov 2018Don’t leave it till the last minute! Work out 锻炼身体Episode 181115 / 15 Nov 2018Time to hit the gym! Call a spade a spade 实话实说Episode 181113 / 13 Nov 2018Speak up! Square the circle 做不可能的事情Episode 181108 / 08 Nov 2018It’s almost impossible to do! A chequered past 好坏参半的过去Episode 181106 / 06 Nov 2018What did this person do? Want for nothing 要什么有什么Episode 181101 / 01 Nov 2018What kind of life is this expression used to describe? Eye-opener 让人大开眼界的事物Episode 181030 / 30 Oct 2018Be prepared for a surprise! Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休Episode 181025 / 25 Oct 2018An animal phrase to describe a human situation Crisis averted 危机已解除Episode 181023 / 23 Oct 2018A phrase used to express relief A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友Episode 181018 / 18 Oct 2018Does this phrase have anything to do with weather? Live in clover 养尊处优Episode 181016 / 16 Oct 2018A life of comfort and luxury The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步Episode 181011 / 11 Oct 2018What a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black! Train your sights on something 立志做Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018Aim to learn a new English expression today! Be streets ahead 遥遥领先Episode 181004 / 04 Oct 2018Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase Over-egg the pudding 画蛇添足Episode 181002 / 02 Oct 2018Will this spoil the pudding? The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物Episode 180927 / 27 Sep 2018Are you good at mixing with people? The third degree 严厉盘问Episode 180925 / 25 Sep 2018Do you get the third degree? Knuckle down 开始努力工作、学习Episode 180920 / 20 Sep 2018Put your best foot forward! Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬，身负难任Episode 180918 / 18 Sep 2018To be in a difficult position where you have a lot of responsibility Blow hot and cold 忽冷忽热，摇摆不定Episode 180913 / 13 Sep 2018Make up your mind! Lock horns 争论不休Episode 180911 / 11 Sep 2018What a fight! Talk of the devil 说曹操，曹操就到Episode 180906 / 06 Sep 2018Here she comes! Rain on your parade 泼冷水Episode 180904 / 04 Sep 2018My plans are ruined! When reality bites 当现实给了你一巴掌的时候Episode 180830 / 30 Aug 2018When you finally have to face reality The sands of time 时间的流沙Episode 180828 / 28 Aug 2018Time is running out! Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际Episode 180823 / 23 Aug 2018A word which means someone’s distracted or daydreaming Too many cooks spoil the broth 厨子太多烧坏汤，人多误事Episode 180821 / 21 Aug 2018The more the merrier? Rose-tinted spectacles 过于乐观的态度Episode 180816 / 16 Aug 2018Are you too optimistic? Too hot to handle 过于棘手，难以掌控Episode 180814 / 14 Aug 2018Too difficult or dangerous to tackle Place in the sun 好境遇Episode 180809 / 09 Aug 2018A phrase which describes being in a desirable position To swim upstream 逆流而上Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream? Catch the sun 皮肤被晒黑Episode 180802 / 02 Aug 2018Did you go to the beach this summer? Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈，喜不自胜Episode 180731 / 31 Jul 2018An expression that means someone is feeling very happy Indian Summer 秋老虎Episode 180726 / 26 Jul 2018This phrase does not have anything to do India Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴Episode 180724 / 24 Jul 2018Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin Brain food 健脑食品Episode 180719 / 19 Jul 2018This phrase could show you how to improve your mental capabilities To have no appetite for something 对事物“不感冒”Episode 180717 / 17 Jul 2018Learn the meaning of this phrase here Fall from grace 失去人心Episode 180712 / 12 Jul 2018What happens when you do something bad? A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱Episode 180710 / 10 Jul 2018Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻Episode 180705 / 05 Jul 2018Learn this phrase if you know someone who does not listen to what you say Someone likes the sound of their own voice 以自我为中心，滔滔不绝Episode 180703 / 03 Jul 2018Is it bad to like the sound of your own voice? Have seen better days 今非昔比 光彩不再Episode 180628 / 28 Jun 2018Use this phrase to describe something that is no longer new
To tick all the boxes 满足所有的要求 符合所有的标准Episode 180626 / 26 Jun 2018Use this phrase when you meet all the necessary requirements
Keep your wits about you! 保持头脑清醒 随机应变Episode 180621 / 21 Jun 2018Are you ready to react to an unexpected situation? Learn a phrase which describes this Fall by the wayside 半途而废Episode 180619 / 19 Jun 2018This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through Name and shame 点名批评Episode 180614 / 14 Jun 2018A useful phrase for when you want to openly criticise a person A chip off the old block 相貌品性酷似父母Episode 180612 / 12 Jun 2018Learn a way to say you are similar to your parents Food for thought “精神食粮”引人深思Episode 180607 / 07 Jun 2018A phrase that will leave you thinking The upper hand 占据上风Episode 180605 / 05 Jun 2018A phrase to say you are in control To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙Episode 180531 / 31 May 2018use your opponent's technique against them To steady yourself 把握节奏 稳住自己Episode 180529 / 29 May 2018To enter or remain in a balanced state Business as usual 一切照旧Episode 180524 / 24 May 2018Things are the same as always Flesh and blood 血肉之亲Episode 180522 / 22 May 2018A phrase referring to a member of your family Mix business with pleasure 寓商于乐Episode 180517 / 17 May 2018To combine work with social activities As safe as houses 非常安全Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure Get down to business 言归正传Episode 180510 / 10 May 2018Let’s talk about what matters most To touch a raw nerve 触及痛处Episode 180508 / 08 May 2018A phrase about upsetting someone To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门Episode 180503 / 03 May 2018It is important to take the first step To be footloose and fancy-free 自由自在 无拘无束Episode 180501 / 01 May 2018Free of all commitments To jump ship 弃船先逃=跳槽Episode 180426 / 26 Apr 2018To abandon a difficult situation Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力Episode 180424 / 24 Apr 2018A phrase that means someone cannot act freely as he or she wants To tickle your taste buds 刺激你的味蕾Episode 180419 / 19 Apr 2018What food do you enjoy? To pull your finger out 加把劲Episode 180417 / 17 Apr 2018A phrase which means to start to do more work or make more effort
To have the Midas touch 拥有“点石成金”的赚钱本领Episode 180412 / 12 Apr 2018Can you turn stone into gold? A pipe dream 白日梦Episode 180410 / 10 Apr 2018In your dreams!
A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明Episode 180405 / 05 Apr 2018A statement that shows someone or something is in a healthy state
A change is as good as a rest 调换工作益如休息Episode 180403 / 03 Apr 2018It’s good to change your environment once in a while To catch someone off guard 令人猝不及防Episode 180329 / 29 Mar 2018A surprising phrase! Yes-man 唯命是从的人；好好先生Episode 180327 / 27 Mar 2018Someone who always says yes to impress their superior To come down to the wire 直到最后一刻才见分晓Episode 180322 / 22 Mar 2018A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment Cutthroat 竞争激烈Episode 180320 / 20 Mar 2018A word which means competition is fierce To cut corners 贪便宜 走捷径Episode 180315 / 15 Mar 2018It's not always best to take the easiest path Corner the market 垄断市场Episode 180313 / 13 Mar 2018Learn an English phrase related to business To stay ahead of the curve 占得先机，保持领先Episode 180308 / 08 Mar 2018An expression which means 'to have an advantage over competitors' To have bandwidth 具备做某事的能力Episode 180306 / 06 Mar 2018Another use of the word bandwidth To pass the buck 推卸责任Episode 180301 / 01 Mar 2018A phrase which means to hold others responsible for your own mistakes To lose one's touch 失去做某事的能力Episode 180227 / 27 Feb 2018If someone loses their touch, it means they can not perform as well as before To foot the bill 买单Episode 180222 / 22 Feb 2018A phrase which means ‘pay the bill’ To go weak at the knees 喜欢得腿发软Episode 180213 / 13 Feb 2018An expression to describe a strong feeling of love and attraction The one 命中注定的另一半Episode 180208 / 08 Feb 2018Have you met the love of your life? No strings attached 无附加条件，无附带限制Episode 180206 / 06 Feb 2018An expression which means an offer or opportunity has no restrictions To burn the midnight oil 开夜车Episode 180201 / 01 Feb 2018An expression about staying up late to work To flex one's muscles 显示实力，显示力量Episode 180130 / 30 Jan 2018An expression about demonstrating strength. To beef something up 加强充实 改善提高Episode 180125 / 25 Jan 2018A phrase that means 'to make stronger' To eat your words 承认自己说错了话Episode 180123 / 23 Jan 2018An expression about regretting something you have said To offer an olive branch 伸出橄榄枝主动和解Episode 180118 / 18 Jan 2018An expression about seeking to end a disagreement To bury the hatchet 言归于好Episode 180116 / 16 Jan 2018A phrase that means to end a disagreement Up-and-coming 前程似锦Episode 180111 / 11 Jan 2018An expression which shows that someone is likely to be successful in the future To get something off the ground 启动，开始（项目、活动）Episode 180109 / 09 Jan 2018A vivid expression about launching a project To get back into the swing of things 回归常态Episode 180104 / 04 Jan 2018A phrase which means finding the old familiarity in doing something after a short break To touch base 聊天，交谈Episode 180102 / 02 Jan 2018An expression about contacting someone To raise the bar 抬高标准Episode 171228 / 28 Dec 2017A phrase which means to improve the standards of quality To take the bull by the horns 当机立断、大胆应对困难Episode 171226 / 26 Dec 2017An expression about dealing with a difficulty To sit tight 耐心等待，按兵不动Episode 171221 / 21 Dec 2017A phrase that means to stay where you are To break the ice 破冰，打破冷场Episode 171219 / 19 Dec 2017An expression about making people who have not met before feel more relaxed To add fuel to the fire 火上浇油Episode 171214 / 14 Dec 2017A vivid expression about making a bad situation worse |
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