TOEFL听力常考的55个习语 4
31)do the trick 做成功;达到理想的结果
Model:
——I’ve been trying to get the furnace started, but I can’t find the right switch.
——Here, I believe this one in the back will do the trick.
32)drag one’s feet 行动缓慢;磨磨蹭蹭不情愿
Model:
——How’s Bob coming along on his dissertation proposal?
——He’s really been dragging his feet.
33)draw the line 拒绝,拒不容忍
Mode
l:
——Paul expects me to clean the room every week.
——That’s where I draw the line. feel down in the dumps 心情不好;情绪低落
Model:
——Kate was really feeling down in the dumps about her latest chemistry assignment.
35)few and far between 不多;少而分散的;不常碰到或发现的;稀少的
Model:
——Steve is really a terrific guy.
——He sure is. Ones like him are few and far between.
36)fit as a fiddle 身体很健康
Model:
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P>—— Harry How have you been? I haven’t seen you in ages.
——I’m fit as a fiddle. This exercise program I’m following is terrific.
37)grin and bear 任劳任怨;毫无怨言地忍受
Model:
——Carla,I can’t take this job any longer.
——If you need the money, you’ll just have to grin and bear it.
38)hit the spot 精神完全恢复过来或感到满足;恢复精力;提精神
Model:
——This Lemonade sure hits the spot.
——And how
39)keep between the two of us 不让第三者知道,保密
Model:
——What I’m going to say is rather personal, so let’s keep between the two of us.
40)know a thing or two about 略知一二
Model:
——Do you think Andy could help us plan the camping trip to West Virginia?
——Well, since he spends every summer there, he might know a thing or two about it.








