英语常见谚语和语.docVIP

as black as crow /raven/ sloe/ coal/ jet/ midnight / pitch/ the devil’s nutting-bag = very black I want to see that agreement in black and white.=in writing or print; in written form His business and domestic affairs are in confusion, and everything looks to him black ink.=very gloomy If you continue in this fashion, you will be in my black books.=in disfavor of someone Shake the black dog from your back. =melancholy; dispondency These slums are black eye to our city. =a mark of shame; dishonor He swore himself black in the face. =extremely angry The letter which he received was an attempt at black mail. =extortion of money from a person by threats of public accusation or censure The witches sat at a table with the black man. =The devil He blacked out at the sight of blood. =suffer temporary loss of consciousness When it came to war experiences, he blacked out completely. =suffer temporary loss of memory Their first decision was to black out today’s discussion. =not allow sth. to be released English idioms can be short or long: e.g. That old man is a bear; he’s always grumbling. =a bad-tempered or bad-mannered person What’s wrong with you today? You’re like a bear with a sore head. =angry You say his fiancée is also a poet? Well, birds of a feather flock together. =people of similar tastes, characters etc. seek each other’s company If you invest this money you might make a fortune; but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.=a thing which is certain is worth more than a risk which might be profitable Irregular and illogical structure with clear meaning: e.g. I am good friends with him. The angel told Mary she was with child. Regular structure with unclear meaning: e.g. I had butterflies in my stomach for an hour or so before I was due to make my speech. =have a feeling of nervousness All the man’s kith and kin came to his wedding. =orig. country and kindred; later, friends and kindred; now, relations He’s walking to and fro in the room. =back and fo