职场口语：和“工作”有关的短语 work something off

work something off

Definition: lose weight

含义是减肥，减轻体重

例句：

I'm going running to work dinner off.

我要去跑步减肥。

She went to the gym to work off a few pounds.

她去健身房减掉几磅体重。

throw a monkey wrench in the works

Definition: cause a disturbance in something that seems clear and understandable

含义是把看上去很清楚明白的事情搅乱

例句：

I hate to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but don't you think we should ask Andy to help.

我讨厌把事情搅乱，但是你不认为我们应该找安迪帮忙吗?