大连外国语大学PPT课件B3U10.pptVIP

get nowhere: not to have any success or to achieve anything Im trying to persuade her to come but Im getting nowhere. The company was heading nowhere until the new boss arrived. That sort of bad manners will get you nowhere(=will not make it possible for your to succeed). tell off: to speak severely to criticize (someone who has done something wrong) Ill have to tell him off about leaving that door unlocked. The teacher told me off for swearing. a white flag: symbol of the acceptance of defeat or a lack of intention to attack The soldiers lay down their guns and walked towards the ene