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6. zero in on sb./sth. v. a. to aim guns, etc. at or find the range of (a particular target) Example: Artillery and mortars were zeroed in on all avenues of approach. b. to fix attention on sb./sth.; focus on sb./sth. Example: We should zero in on the key issues for discussion. Phrases and Expressions 7. shake sb. down v. to get money from sb. by using threats Example: Some neighborhood bully has been shaking this boy down for more than a month. Phrases and Expressions 8. be on the case prep. be in charge of or dealing with a particular crime Example: Inspector Hacker is on the case. 9. happen to do v. to occur by chance Example: She happened to be out when he called yesterday. Phrases and Expressions 10. more than more… than… ① more than (colloq.) very; extremely; beyond Example: They were more than willing to help. ② more… than… used to emphasize that one thing is truer, more important, etc. than sth. Examples: The child was more frightened than hurt. He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father. Phrases and Expressions To be continued on the next page. ③ no more than a. only; just Example: It cost me no more than $5 to buy the book. b. the same as Example: He’s no more able to read Spanish than I am. Phrases and Expressions 11. Once bitten, twice shy. (saying) After an unpleasant experience one is careful to avoid sth. similar. Phrases and Expressions The end of Phrases and Expressions. Word Building List: Suffix—ish 2. Suffix—hood 3. Prefix—inter Word Building suffix 好读书的；迂腐的 呈棕色的 幼稚的 发热的；狂热的 自私的 微黄的；带点黄色的 -ish: typical of or like a particular type of person; the ending of some adjectives that show disapproval; rather; approximately bookish brownish childish feverish selfish yellowish 1. fortyish Word Building suffix 少年时代；童年 虚设；谎言 可能性 生