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　　经常看美剧的朋友可能会很有体会，英语俚语还是非常有用，你可以不会用或者用不好，但如果看到了或听到了，不明白它的意思，那同样影响交流的，因为有些英语俚语太常见了，每个词都认识，但就是不知道是什么意思。转了别人发布的一些俚语贴出来。

　　1　Be in the air 将要发生的事情

　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change。

　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air。

　　2 Clear the air 消除误会

　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations

　　Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now。

　　3　Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵

　　To be very expensive

　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg。

　　4　A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

　　5　In the Bag 稳操胜券

　　Said of an achievement which is secure

　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement。

　　6　In the balance 未知的，不可预测的

　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough。

　　7　Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价

　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions

　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain。

　　8　Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

　　To look, sound or seem familiar

　　Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

　　9　Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食

　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often。

　　10　Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟

　　To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately

　　Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party。

　　11　Be in a black mood 情绪极差

　　To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her

　　Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him。

　　12　New blood 新成员

　　New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas

　　Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training。