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2. cut it out: (spoken) used to tell sb. to stop doing sth. because it is annoying you e.g. Hey, you guys, cut it out — Mom’s trying to get some sleep. Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions 3. by rights: in a just or proper manner; justly e.g. The money is yours by rights. 4. in fairness: play fair (fair play); respect for the rules or equal treatment of all concerned e.g. And we ought, in fairness, to wonder who else in similar circumstances would have proved so much bolder? Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions 5. out of the way: improper; unusual e.g. I didn’t go to the party for I was afraid that I might say something out of the way. 6. on a hunch: based on feeling and for which there is no proof e.g. She was acting on a hunch. Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions 7. get around to doing: to find the necessary time to e.g. I haven’t been able to get around to reading your essay. I’ll read it tonight. 8. buy off: to pay sb. money to stop them causing trouble or threatening you e.g. That will allow him ample scope to buy off special- interest groups. Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions 9. in sb.’s mold: having all the attitudes and qualities typical of certain person e.g. He’ll never give up fighting against unjust treatment, if he is made in his father’s mold. 10. gamble on: to do sth. that involves a lot of risk, and that will not succeed unless things happen the way you would like them to e.g. In a depressed market, we cannot afford to gamble on a new product. Ⅱ. Phrases and Expressions Part Five—Extension Ⅰ. Useful expressions Ⅱ. Discussion Ⅲ. Quiz Ⅳ. Writing Ⅰ. Useful Expressions 神秘的电话 熄灭 慢条斯理 装饰性壁炉 瞪某人一眼 cryptic telephone call put out take one’s time ornamental fireplace shoot sb. a glance Ⅰ. Useful Expressions 在某人的鼻子底下 狂傲天性 轻易就范 跳起来 逼视…… under sb’s nose inbred arrogance yield easily spring to one’s feet face…squarely Ⅰ. Useful Expressions 谈到点子上 说出来 厌恶地 有头有脸的人物 醉酒 get somewhere