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和老美聊天用这些俚语会让你很American

发布时间：2016-10-12 编辑：查字典英语网小编

DRESSED TO KILL

dressed to make a strong impression, usually in fancy or stylish clothes

1. I was very embarrassed when I walked into the party thinking it was informal and found that everyone except me was dressed to kill.

2. Marjorie wanted to make a lasting impression on John. When he arrived to take her out, she wasdressed to kill.

EAGER BEAVER

a person who is very excited and enthusiastic about pursuing some activity

1. Paul just discovered jogging as a form of exercise, and he went out and bought new running shoes, a new tracksuit, and all the other gear that goes along with it. He’s a real eager beaver about jogging.

2. Dieting must be done slowly and carefully. Don’t be such an eager beaver to lose weight that you harm yourself by not eating anything.

FACE THE MUSIC

to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation; to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s own actions

1. Jessica’s parents have always made excuses for her bad behavior, but this time they told her they were not going to protect her, and that it was time she faced the music.

2. Paul took his parents’ car without permission and put a big dent in it. He knew they would find out, so he decided he’d better face the music and tell the truth right away.

FOOL AROUND

to play, or to not be serious about an activity

1. Don’t worry about the boys playing in the back yard—I can see them through the window. They’re just fooling around.

2. If you want to pass history class, you’ll have to study hard and not fool around.

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发布时间：2016-10-12 编辑：查字典英语网小编

和老美聊天用这些俚语会让你很American