go, come, etc. (right) down to the wire: if you say that a situation goes down to the wire, you mean that the result will not be decided or known until the very end 直到最后才见分晓 Most people are p
a redeeming feature:可弥补欠缺的特点,可取之处 sth good or positive about sb/sth that is otherwise badThe only redeeming feature of the job(= good thing about it)is the salary. 这份工作唯一的可取之处就
the ball is in your/somebody's court: it is your/somebody's responsibility to take action next (球已经丢给你了)下一步就看你的了 They've offered me the job, so the ball's in my court now. 他们已答
Be all mouth: 只说不做,只是嘴上发发狠而已 if you say sb is all mouth, you mean that they talk a lot about doing sth, but are, in fact, not brave enough to do it Don't be scared of her. She won't hu
(put something) on the line: at risk 冒风险 (工作,职业,名誉)面临风险,岌岌可危If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line. 我们要是赚不了钱,我就有失业的危险.If I don't get enough contracts this
Let your heart rule your head 情感战胜了理智,感情用事 act according to what you feel rather than what you think is sensible Don't let your heart rule your head. I know you like him but are you sure
For keeps: for ever永久,永远Are you really giving me this beautiful ring? 你真的要把这只美丽的戒指送给我吗?Yes, it's yours. For keeps. 是的,永远归你.Get a kick from/out of sth:从某事中得到刺激(或乐趣