最新 今日短语
The finishing touch 点睛之笔
Episode 221229 / 29 Dec 2022
Learn a useful phrase to say you're adding the final detail to something
Have it in you 有一手
Episode 221227 / 27 Dec 2022
Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone’s particular quality or ability
Go to the ends of the earth 走遍天涯海角
Episode 221115 / 15 Nov 2022
A phrase that requires lots of effort
Build something on sand 没打好基础；毫无根据
Episode 221018 / 18 Oct 2022
A phrase to describe weak foundations
Make a joke of something 付之一笑
Episode 220929 / 29 Sep 2022
Do you see the funny side of something serious?
A run of luck 一连串好运或厄运
Episode 220906 / 06 Sep 2022
A phrase describes being continuously lucky or unlucky
Have an eye for something 眼光独到，独具慧眼
Episode 220526 / 26 May 2022
A phrase about being able to notice something
The ball is in someone’s court 就看此人的决定
Episode 220303 / 03 Mar 2022
Learn an expression about responsibility
Before the ink is dry 协议好的事很快生变；尘埃未定
Episode 211221 / 21 Dec 2021
The ink is still wet in this expression
Be in a class of one’s own 无与伦比，出类拔萃
Episode 211207 / 07 Dec 2021
Who do you know who is in a class of their own?
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 2021
An expression for someone good
Blind you with science 用专业术语唬人
Episode 211021 / 21 Oct 2021
What does ‘blind you with science’ mean?
Chalk something up to experience 当是经验教训
Episode 211019 / 19 Oct 2021
What have you chalked up to experience?
Walk before one can run 循序渐进
Episode 211005 / 05 Oct 2021
Do you think it’s good to walk before you can run?
Might-have-been 本来可能发生的事情
Episode 210907 / 07 Sep 2021
What might-have-been do you always think about?
Close the stable door after the horse has bolted 为时已晚
Episode 210812 / 12 Aug 2021
An expression about being too late!
Get in on the ground floor 抢占先机，先下手为强
Episode 210810 / 10 Aug 2021
Do you like to get in on the ground floor?
Wipe the floor with someone 让某人一败涂地
Episode 210803 / 03 Aug 2021
When did you last wipe the floor with someone?
A roof over one’s head 栖身之所，住处
Episode 210729 / 29 Jul 2021
When did you last need a roof over your head?
Like ships that pass in the night 一面之缘，擦肩而过
Episode 210706 / 06 Jul 2021
Are you like ships that pass in the night with someone?
Sink one’s teeth into something 全身心投入
Episode 210525 / 25 May 2021
What would you like to sink your teeth into?
April showers bring May flowers 苦尽甘来
Episode 210415 / 15 Apr 2021
Learn an interesting English proverb
One swallow doesn’t make a summer 孤燕不成夏
Episode 210413 / 13 Apr 2021
Learn an interesting English saying
Garden-variety 非常普通
Episode 210401 / 01 Apr 2021
How do you say that something is nothing out of the ordinary?
March to the beat of a different drum 独树一帜，标新立异
Episode 210325 / 25 Mar 2021
Do 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 2021
When did something go wrong for you?
Spring something on someone 冷不防地问某人
Episode 210318 / 18 Mar 2021
When did someone last spring something on you?
Steal a march on someone 先发制人
Episode 210316 / 16 Mar 2021
Have you ever gained the advantage over someone?
Leave someone in the cold 冷落某人
Episode 210202 / 02 Feb 2021
Have you ever been left out in the cold?
Cold hands, warm heart 外表冷漠心肠热
Episode 210128 / 28 Jan 2021
Do you have cold hands and a warm heart?
As snug as a bug in a rug 非常舒适
Episode 210105 / 05 Jan 2021
If 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 2020
How can you describe a situation which is increasing in importance?
Put something on ice 搁置，推迟
Episode 201229 / 29 Dec 2020
How 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 2020
A useful expression to describe someone who is very happy
Christmas came early 突如其来的好事情
Episode 201222 / 22 Dec 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when something is very easy to hear
In unison 共同，一齐
Episode 201203 / 03 Dec 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe a song
Hit the right note 言行得体，恰到好处
Episode 201126 / 26 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to describe when someone gets something exactly right
A jam session 一场即兴演奏会
Episode 201124 / 24 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about musicians playing together
Have a face like thunder 火冒三丈
Episode 201119 / 19 Nov 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe situations with inconclusive outcomes
Come rain or shine 风雨无阻
Episode 201105 / 05 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to say something will happen no matter what
Hope for the best 尽量往好处想
Episode 201103 / 03 Nov 2020
Learn a phrase to express optimism in an uncertain situation
Hope springs eternal 希望之泉永不尽
Episode 201029 / 29 Oct 2020
Learn a saying to talk about hoping for something unlikely
Pin your hopes on something 寄希望于某事
Episode 201022 / 22 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to describe something that your hopes depend on
A blessing in disguise 因祸得福
Episode 201020 / 20 Oct 2020
Learn a phrase to describe something that turns out to be good
Hope against hope 抱一线希望
Episode 201015 / 15 Oct 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to talk about being an optimist
Everything’s coming up roses 一切进展顺利
Episode 201001 / 01 Oct 2020
Learn an expression to say you are experiencing success
The future looks bright 前途一片光明
Episode 200929 / 29 Sep 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a saying to talk about making the best of a bad situation
Go the extra mile 加倍努力
Episode 200917 / 17 Sep 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about examining something closely
Know something inside out 对某事了如指掌
Episode 200908 / 08 Sep 2020
Learn a useful expression to say that you know everything about a subject
Work like a Trojan 辛勤工作
Episode 200903 / 03 Sep 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe the act of thinking hard
Mind your own business 少管闲事
Episode 200827 / 27 Aug 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be polite
Mind your language 注意你的言谈
Episode 200820 / 20 Aug 2020
Learn a useful expression to tell someone to be careful about what they say
Bow and scrape 点头哈腰
Episode 200818 / 18 Aug 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe the act of listening to a friend
Someone to lean on 可依靠的人
Episode 200716 / 16 Jul 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful word to talk about your closest friends
Speak the same language 有共同语言
Episode 200616 / 16 Jun 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful expression to talk about a person that you believe you could trust completely in any situation
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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about someone who is inquisitive
Overstep the mark 行为出格、越界
Episode 200526 / 26 May 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a phrase to describe reconciling with someone
Go way back with someone 与某人相识已久
Episode 200512 / 12 May 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about family and responsibility
Breadwinner 养家糊口的人
Episode 200428 / 28 Apr 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
A 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful expression to describe an overprotective parent
Look up to someone 敬仰、敬重某人
Episode 200326 / 26 Mar 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about summaries and appraisals
To set expectations 设立期望值
Episode 200312 / 12 Mar 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful phrase to talk about setting goals at work
YTD 年初至今
Episode 200305 / 05 Mar 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to talk about the end of the working day
FYI 供你参考
Episode 200227 / 27 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to give someone information or new details
N/A 表格中的 “不适用项”
Episode 200225 / 25 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to show that something is irrelevant
BTW 顺便说一句
Episode 200220 / 20 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation to add new, incidental information to a conversation
ATTN 关涉人，经办人
Episode 200218 / 18 Feb 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to show who needs to read something
Typo 打错字
Episode 200213 / 13 Feb 2020
Learn a useful word used to describe spelling mistakes made when typing
TBC 有待确认
Episode 200211 / 11 Feb 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn a useful abbreviation used to add information at the end of an email
ETA 预计到达时间
Episode 200204 / 04 Feb 2020
Learn a useful acronym to tell someone the scheduled arrival time
ASAP 尽快
Episode 200130 / 30 Jan 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2020
How 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 2020
Learn an informal expression for ‘it’s cold’ in English
My teeth are chattering 牙齿打战
Episode 200109 / 09 Jan 2020
Learn an expression to say your teeth are knocking together again and again
To feel off 感觉不舒服
Episode 200107 / 07 Jan 2020
Learn 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 2020
Learn 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 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a blocked nose in English
To sound hoarse 声音嘶哑
Episode 191226 / 26 Dec 2019
Learn how to say that someone’s voice sounds different because of a sore throat
Have a dead leg/arm 腿/手臂暂时失去知觉
Episode 191219 / 19 Dec 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn how to say that someone has a bad headache in English
Have a raging temperature 发高烧
Episode 191203 / 03 Dec 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn two useful English expressions to explain that someone has got their menstrual cycle
Have period pain 痛经
Episode 191126 / 26 Nov 2019
Learn how to say that someone has menstrual cramps in English
Have the sniffles 感冒流鼻涕
Episode 191121 / 21 Nov 2019
Have 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 2019
Have 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 2019
Have you ever had a frog in your throat? Find out what this expression means in English
Do numbers 社交媒体内容 “大受欢迎”
Episode 191107 / 07 Nov 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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，如下所述
Episode 191010 / 10 Oct 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn a useful English phrase to refer to an attachment to an email
Forward an email 转发邮件
Episode 191001 / 01 Oct 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn a useful phrase to talk about a never-ending situation
To be fried 精神极度疲惫
Episode 190924 / 24 Sep 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone who is mentally exhausted
To spoon-feed 填鸭式灌输
Episode 190919 / 19 Sep 2019
A 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 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe a situation where people feel uncomfortable
Sweeten the deal 给点甜头
Episode 190910 / 10 Sep 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn 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 2019
Are you happy with what you’ve already achieved?
Bask in your achievements 收获满满的成就感
Episode 190822 / 22 Aug 2019
A useful phrase to talk about enjoying people's achievement
Deserve all the credit 功不可没
Episode 190820 / 20 Aug 2019
Learn a useful English expression used to describe when someone is the main person responsible for something
Pat yourself on the back 表扬自己
Episode 190813 / 13 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to congratulate people
A man/woman of his/her word 言而有信的人
Episode 190808 / 08 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe someone as honest and trustworthy
Goal-oriented 目标明确
Episode 190801 / 01 Aug 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe people who work towards their objectives
Set your sights high 立志高远
Episode 190725 / 25 Jul 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn a useful phrase that means ‘a driven and successful person’?
Compare deals 货比三家
Episode 190718 / 18 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to 'compare prices'
Go bargain hunting 去买便宜货
Episode 190716 / 16 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone spends a lot of time shopping for the cheapest item
A vampire shopper 半夜网购的人
Episode 190709 / 09 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase for someone who likes to shop online in the middle of the night
Feel the burn 感受肌肉的灼烧感
Episode 190702 / 02 Jul 2019
Learn a useful phrase to encourage someone to exercise harder
Sweat it out 做高强度的运动锻炼
Episode 190625 / 25 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase to describe what happens when you work hard physically
A gym bunny 健身迷
Episode 190620 / 20 Jun 2019
Learn 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 2019
Learn a useful phrase to say that someone lifts weights for exercise
Burn off the calories / pounds 运动减脂
Episode 190613 / 13 Jun 2019
Learn a useful phrase which has a similar meaning to ‘lose weight’
The light at the end of the tunnel 苦尽甘来
Episode 190606 / 06 Jun 2019
A positive phrase about the end of a difficult period
Keep your eyes on the prize 盯住目标，心无旁鹜
Episode 190530 / 30 May 2019
Don't get distracted by this phrase!
Get on and get off 上下公共汽车等交通工具
Episode 190509 / 09 May 2019
What types of vehicles do we get on and get off?
Set off 出发、启程
Episode 190507 / 07 May 2019
Are 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 2019
A phrase about the end of a journey or a final situation
Go out vs hang out 出去走走 vs 一起玩耍
Episode 190411 / 11 Apr 2019
What's the difference between these two phrases?
Besotted with someone 迷得神魂颠倒
Episode 190321 / 21 Mar 2019
We’re totally besotted with Today’s Phrase
Give the silent treatment 采取不理睬的态度
Episode 190228 / 28 Feb 2019
An expression about the way to treat someone
Make a pig’s ear of something 搞得一团糟
Episode 190129 / 29 Jan 2019
Let’s hope you don’t make a pig’s ear of the Year of the Pig!
Order a takeaway 订外卖
Episode 190115 / 15 Jan 2019
What 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 2019
Where would you normally eat the food you’ve bought?
Dance to the beat of one's own drum 我行我素
Episode 181204 / 04 Dec 2018
Describing a unique character!
Want for nothing 要什么有什么
Episode 181101 / 01 Nov 2018
What kind of life is this expression used to describe?
Fight like cat and dog 争吵不休
Episode 181025 / 25 Oct 2018
An animal phrase to describe a human situation
A fair-weather friend 酒肉朋友
Episode 181018 / 18 Oct 2018
Does this phrase have anything to do with weather?
The pot calling the kettle black 五十步笑百步
Episode 181011 / 11 Oct 2018
What a perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black!
Train your sights on something 立志做
Episode 181009 / 09 Oct 2018
Aim to learn a new English expression today!
Be streets ahead 遥遥领先
Episode 181004 / 04 Oct 2018
Are you better at English than your friend? Learn this phrase
The life and soul of the party 灵魂人物
Episode 180927 / 27 Sep 2018
Are you good at mixing with people?
Be in the hot seat 处境尴尬，身负难任
Episode 180918 / 18 Sep 2018
To be in a difficult position where you have a lot of responsibility
Away with the fairies 心不在焉、不切实际
Episode 180823 / 23 Aug 2018
A word which means someone’s distracted or daydreaming
Place in the sun 好境遇
Episode 180809 / 09 Aug 2018
A phrase which describes being in a desirable position
To swim upstream 逆流而上
Episode 180807 / 07 Aug 2018
Which is easier – swimming upstream or downstream?
Walking on sunshine 兴高采烈，喜不自胜
Episode 180731 / 31 Jul 2018
An expression that means someone is feeling very happy
Skin and bones 皮包骨头 骨瘦如柴
Episode 180724 / 24 Jul 2018
Learn a phrase to describe someone who is very thin
Brain food 健脑食品
Episode 180719 / 19 Jul 2018
This 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 2018
Learn the meaning of this phrase here
A narrow escape 侥幸逃脱
Episode 180710 / 10 Jul 2018
Learn this phrase to describe just escaping danger
To fall on deaf ears 置若罔闻
Episode 180705 / 05 Jul 2018
Learn 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 2018
Is 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 2018
Use 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 2018
Use 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 2018
Are 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 2018
This phrase teaches you how to say 'stop doing something' midway through
Name and shame 点名批评
Episode 180614 / 14 Jun 2018
A 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 2018
Learn a way to say you are similar to your parents
To fight fire with fire 以牙还牙
Episode 180531 / 31 May 2018
use your opponent's technique against them
As safe as houses 非常安全
Episode 180515 / 15 May 2018
An expression which means to be perfectly safe and secure
To get your foot in the door 踏入职场的大门
Episode 180503 / 03 May 2018
It is important to take the first step
Somebody's hands are tied 无能为力
Episode 180424 / 24 Apr 2018
A phrase that means someone cannot act freely as he or she wants
To pull your finger out 加把劲
Episode 180417 / 17 Apr 2018
A phrase which means to start to do more work or make more effort
A clean bill of health 身体健康证明/公司运营合格证明
Episode 180405 / 05 Apr 2018
A 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 2018
It’s good to change your environment once in a while
Yes-man 唯命是从的人；好好先生
Episode 180327 / 27 Mar 2018
Someone 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 2018
A phrase about something that only becomes clear at the last moment
