English_idioms_and_proverbs(英语习语和谚语专题复习)1.pptVIP

A feather in cap =sth. that you can be proud of On a shoestring =have very little money资金微薄，小本经营地 Propose a toast =wish sb. asuccessful or happy life by raising glass and drinking提议祝酒 Pull the wool over sb’ eyes =hide the truth from sb. Kill the goose thatlays the golden eggs =destroy sth. that would bring sth. More valuable杀鸡取卵 _________________, Kate was tickled pink and as proud as a peacock while William was as cool as a cucumber though he was also on cloud nine. A little bird told me Do you remember? If my bank account had been in the black, or in other words, hadn’t been__________, I would have attended the royal wedding. It’s a pity that I was as poor as a church mouse. That’s really____________. in the red a wet blanket Do you remember? My wife said I’m always talking horse and often ___________________because they didn’t invite me at all. have a bee in my head Do you remember? Now I am _______________when they go on their honeymoon while I have to stay here telling their love story. green with envy 真是 羡慕 嫉妒 恨呀 ! Do you remember? Thank you, Good job! Shall we go on ! Help yourself to some idioms ! 1.When the cat is away, the mice will play. 山中无老虎，猴子称霸王。 2.Birds of a feather flock together 物以类聚，人以群分。 3.It’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest. 家丑不可外扬。 4. A rat in a hole 瓮中之鳖 5.If the shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game. 鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。 6. Better a living dog than a dead lion. 好死不如赖活着。 7.He who has a mind to beat his dog will easily find a stick. 欲加之罪，何患无辞。 8.The cat shuts its eyes when stealing cream. 掩耳盗铃 see the elephant white elephant talk horse Every dog has his day． Love me，love my dog． Teach fish to swim. Dog doesn’t eat dog． kill two birds with one stone. 大开眼界 无用的东西 吹牛 人人都有得意时 爱屋及乌 班门弄斧 虎毒不食子/官官相护 一石双鸟，一箭双雕 1. (09无锡联考） I don’t think Kate is that poor. As a matter of fact, her account is __. A. in the red