1.Push the boat out(为庆祝某事而)花费一大笔钱...讲排场,摆阔气,大肆庆祝
To celebrate lavishly and expensively
If you push the boat out ,you spend more than you are normally accustomed to doing ,to mark a special occasion.(you spend more money than you usually do,especially when you’re ce;lebrationg.)
Rob’s wedding was amazing; they really pushed the boat out and made it a day to remember.
As it’s out anniversary, let’s push the boat out and buy a bottle of champagne!
As it’s your birthday, i think we can push the boat out and have a bottle of champagne
They really push the boat out forJane’s wedding.
2.Have bigger fish to fry:有更重要的事情要做
To have other things to do, have more important things to do
I can’t take time for your problem, I have other fish to fry.
I won’t waste time on your question, i have bigger fish to fry.
have more important things to fry.
I couldn’t attend the meeting, i had bigger fish to fry
3.Roll out the red carpet隆重欢迎
To give someone a very sumptuous or ceremonious welcome.
To greet sb hospitably
They rolled out the red carpet for me
4.Back to square one
Back to the start
The project failed, we’re back to square one.
5.To lose one’s shirt.某人失去了他所有的一切
To lose all one’s money or property
I lost my shirt in a porker game.
He lost his shirt on investment.
I almost lost my shirt on that deal. I have to invest more wisely. No, I can’t loan you $200. I just lost my shirt at the racetrack.
6.Roll up one’s sleeves卷起袖子(大干),准备好开始行动
Long-sleeved shirt. Long-sleeved blouse
A: what’s up? You look so energetic today.
B: Well, i’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work on these reports.
Prepare for hard work.