1.Open a can of worms.触及棘手的问题;极度紧张不安的人
Eg.①This would open a can of worms.
②Watch your steps and try not to open a can of worms.
补充:跟美国人聊天的禁忌话题
Age
Age is a very sensitive subject to many Americans, especially to women over age30.
Culture: youth upheld。
Many Americans work hard to maintain a youthful appearance.
“How old are you exactly “ is the last thing they want to be asked, and they think this question is unthinkable.
Anyhow, it’s difficult to always avoid conversation landmines, so be sensible, watch your steps and try not to open a can of worms.
Weight
Americans very much mind their weight and rarely disclose how much they weigh…even if they are thin and in great shape. Therefore, you best not to ask.
如果要谈论可以说:you look great, very healthy looking等等
Income
You should never ask how much someone’s salary is. There‘s no way around this one. However, it’s perfectly suitable to ask about their job title and what they do for a living. This information should give you some idea how much they make a year.
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2.have it easy.过得舒服,处境很好 have it enough
live an easy life安逸的生活
take it easy.
Have it easy=easy for you.
You have it easy,
You guys have it easy!
You have it tough(但是很少说)
3. Every bean has its black. 各人有各人的缺点.
spill the beans 〔美国〕 1. 不慎泄密,说漏嘴。
come clean 全盘托出;招供;坦白承认
come clean about
John came clean about his own views.约翰把自己的看法全盘托出。
He came clean and confessed the whole thing.他招供并承认一切罪行。
4. You are golden (golden=perfect and ready准备好了的意思,)
当一个人某事做的很好时,你可以跟他说:You are golden.