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Bad Apple [Daily Phrase] 1.Bad apple Used to describe a person whose actions will likely have detrimental（英 [,detr?ment(?)l] 美 [,d?tr?m?ntl] adj. 不利的；有害的n. 有害的人（或物）；不受欢迎的求婚者）effects on others. Examples A: Did you hear that Sam was caught stealing from the running expense till? B: There is bound to（必然，一定要） be a bad apple in every organization. Mike was told to stay away from Mika: the bad apple of the class. The inquiry（英 [?nkwa?r?] 美 [?nkwa?ri; ?n,kwa?ri; ?nkw?ri; ??kwa?ri] n. 探究；调查；质询）was carried out in the hopes to weed out the bad apples in the police force. Take Note A variation of this expression is rotten apple. 2.Dark horse Used to describe someone who unexpectedly succeeds. Examples A: Did you hear that Zee scored the highest marks on the test? B: Yes, he is such a dark horse! Company Axxe proved to be a dark horse by winning the competition despite being late. Sarah and Helens cupcake business was considered a dark horse as it quickly became profitable after establishment, despite stiff competition from well-known bakeries in the area. Take Note The origin of this expression comes from a Tennessee horse trader who used to ride fast black stallion（英 [st?lj?n] 美 [st?lj?n] n. 种马；成年公马）like an ordinary horse to fool others into racing against it for money. 3.Put some distance between To move away from someone or something. Examples A: Dee and I arent getting along well. I need to put some distance between us. B: If you feel that that is necessary, sure. Mike drove his Mercedes for miles to put some distance between himself and the scene of the accident. Sara went on a vacation to put some distance between herself and her stalker. Take Note An informal expression with similar meaning is need some space. 4.Part of the furniture【1.[口语]被认为当然的人(或事)2.[口语](在家庭、办公室、机构内像陈设的家具一样)长期没有变动的人；常去某地的人，常客】 A person or thing that seems to be a permanent【英 [p??m(?)n?nt] 美 [p?m?n?nt] adj. 永久的，永恒的；不变的n. 烫发（等于permanent wave）】part of the surroundings. Examples A: How lon