No.1 Clear the air 消除誤會(huì)
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 極其昂貴
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 不可預(yù)測(cè)
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 討價(jià)還價(jià)
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.
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No.6 Round the clock 夜以繼日
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 錢花光了
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 生活拮據(jù)
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.