【Gift Pack】影视作品十大常用英语俚语

No.1 Clear the air 消除误会 To settle a dispute and restore good relations. Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and i think we've cleared the air now. No.2 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 Very very expensive. Example: i can't make up my mind if i should buy a new LED TV, as it costs an arm and a leg. No.3 In the balance 不可预测 Something unknown or unpredictable. Example: Considering his serious injury, Kobe Bryant's career as a basketball player is in the balance. No.4 Drive a hard bargain 讨价还价 Have the negotiation strength and skills to get the best price and conditions. Example: I was trying to drive a hard bargain as I really wanted it but i was running short of money. No.5 Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相 To find out the truth of something. Example: I believe i should get to the bottom of why China can not win football world cup. 广告时间：请关注新浪微博和荔枝电台的“抢7雅思口语”，海量英语材料“纯干货”等着你！另外深圳地区还支持1对1，面对面的雅思口语和职业英语口语辅导，有需要的同学可以给我微博私信，或者发电子邮件到34703659@qq.com。 No.6 Round the clock 夜以继日 To do something continuously, without a break or pause. Example: Walking into the last year of senior high school, i studied round the clock trying to improve my English exam results. No.7 Over the moon 喜大普奔 Extremely happy. Example: She was over the moon when she came across her famous movie star and took a selfie with him. No.8 Get the picture 了解某事 To understand something or to grasp some meaning. Example: When they started cutting back and firing people, i got the picture and started looking for a new job. No.9 Out of pocket 钱花光了 Without money. Example: He didn't find himself out of pocket until he finished shopping and went to the cashier. No.10 On a shoestring 生活拮据 Situation with costs or spending down to a bare minimum. Example: After his lung cancer was diagnosed he began to live a life on a shoestring.