American Idioms 地道俚语.ppt

American IdiomsNO.1 Easy American Idioms A to hold waterwater off a ducks backit makes my mouth water The accused man claimed that hed been in another city the night of the murder. But his story didnt hold water after three differnet witnesses testified in court that they had seen him running from the scene of the crime. I keep telling my friend its foolish to gamble all his pay, but its like water off a ducks back. The roast duck that restaurant serves is my favorate dish. Every time I think about it, it makes my mouth water. * * B blow up blow out 1. The retreating German army tried to blow up all the bridges across the Rhine river to stop the Allied troops from crossing into Germany. I really blew up when I learned my girl friend was going out with another man. I have to stop at the gas station to blow up my front tires. 2. My car smashed into a tree when I had a blow-out. Youd better blow out that candle before it sets fire to the tablecloth. All the lights went off in the building and the elevators stopped when the master fuse blew out. When the Lees celebrated their 25th anniversary, they invited all their friends to a big blow-out at the best hotel in town. C to be led by the nose under your nose ? Eds wife is a strong-minded woman and leads him around by the nose. Remember, Son, don`t let other people lead you around by the nose. Youll get along a lot better in life if you use your own judgment and do what you yourself think is the right thing. Did you read in the paper how bold that robber was at the art museum . he cut three paintings from their frameds and walked out with them right under the nose of the guards. D to pull your socks up to knock your socks off Pull their socks up and get back in the game. I have bad news: our sales were off 18 % for the last quarter. So Im telling you guys -- you have to pull your socks up and get out and sell more stuff, or y