介绍:
A: I put my foot in it today.
B: what happened?
A: I had words with my aunt. I felt terrible about it later. But I’d been on edge all morning.
B: come to the point. Why did you argue.
A: My son Bill misbehaved. I punished him. Aunt Rose defended Bill. That was the last straw! I told her not to interfere.
B: Is everything all right now?
A: Yes, everything is fine. I’m glad I took a stand with Aunt Rose, though. We understand each other better now.
1. put one’s foot in it 说错话；做错事
I’d like to say sth but I’m afraid I’ll put my foot in it. 我想说几句话，但又担心自己会说错
2. have words with 和某人吵架
3. on edge 紧张不安；烦躁
Marry is terribly on edge now that her examinations are approaching
4. come to the point 直截了当地说；扼要地说；说到点子上了；扼要地谈
What he says is interesting, but too long and he never comes to the point.
5. The last straw 使人忍无可忍的事情
Interfere 干涉
6.Take a stand on/with 为某事表态
She thought people should take a stand on such an issue.
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