老外常用的50句俚語
1　Be in the air 将要發生的事情

　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change

　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

2 Clear the air 消除誤會

　　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.

3　Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴

　　To be very expensive

　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

4　A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

5　In the Bag 穩操勝券

　　Said of an achievement which is secure

　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

6　In the balance 未知的,不可預測的

　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.

7　Drive a hard bargain 極力讨價還價

　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions

　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

8　Ring a bell 看上去或聽起來非常熟悉

　　To look, sound or seem familiar

　　Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

9　Tighten one’s belt 節衣縮食

　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.

10　Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鳥

　　To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately

　　Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.

11　Be in a black mood 情緒極差

　　To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her

　　Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.

12　New blood 新成員

　　New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas

　　Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.

13　Feeling blue 感到無精打采

　　Feeling sad or depressed

　　Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.

14　Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相

　　To find out the truth about something

　　Example: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.

15 A piece of cake 輕松的事

　　Something which is very easy to do

　　Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.

16　Pay a call 拜訪

　　To visit somebody

　　Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven’t seen them for ages.