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(1) An eager beaver：做事特别卖力的人 Every year during the long holidays in June and December, many people go abroad for a tour except Jason, an eager beaver, who will at most take a few days off in Singapore. 　　(2) A busy bee：忙碌的人 There isnt much to do today, but Nancy has been rushing here and there like a busy bee. 　　(3) Have a bee in ones bonnet about... : 对……苦思不已 As a low-income bread-earner, Ali has a bee in his bonnet about increasing his monthly income. 　　(4) Make a bee-line for ...：径直朝向…… After class, student rushed out of classroom, making a bee-line for the nearest canteen. 　　(5) An early bird：早起的人 Morning walk at six? No problem ! Im an early bird, you know. 　　(6) A home bird：爱在家里的人 Jasons youngest son doesnt care for social life; he is a home bird through and through. 　　(7) A birds-eye, view of...：鸟瞰；概观 (i) From the plane, we can have a birds eye view of the Singapore buildlngs. (ii) Jasons new book can give the reader a birds eye view of elements of good English. 　　(8) A cat nap：瞌睡 Between lunch and the 2 p.m. class, there is at least half an hour for a cat nap. 　　(9) Lead a cat-and-dog life：过着吵吵闹闹的日子 Poor couples often lead a cat-and-dog life because of financial problems. Dont you think so? 　　(10) Let the cat out of the bag：泄露秘密 David was planning a surprise birthday party for Irene, but his new secretary let the cat out of the bag in a casual talk. 　　(11) There is not enough room to swing a cat：没有活动的余地 How can you live and do your design work in such a small room? There isnt enough room to swing a cat, is there? 　　(12) Rain cats and dogs：倾盆大雨 We cant go out yet. It is raining cats and dogs at the moment. 　　(13) No chicken：不再是小孩 Dont treat Lily like a kid! She is no chicken now. 　　(14) A cock-and-bull story：无稽之谈 Whenever Tom was late for work, he would tell a cock-and-bull story as an excuse. 　　(15) Wait till the cows come home: 无限期的等待 Dont lend him money. If you want him to pay back, you have to wait till the cows come home.