1.Like a Fish Out of Water

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to feel completely out of place”，也就是“感到不自在”。

Bob always feels like a fish out of water when he is at his girlfriend’s office party.在女朋友的工作聚會(huì)上，鮑勃總會(huì)感覺(jué)不自在。

2.Like Water off a Duck’s Back

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“no effect on a person”，也就是“對(duì)某人不起作用、對(duì)牛彈琴”。

Terry never gets upset when he is criticised.It’s like water off a duck’s back.泰瑞受到批評(píng)后一點(diǎn)也不沮喪，就像是對(duì)牛彈琴。

3.A Drop in the Ocean

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是"a very small amount compared to the amount needed",相對(duì)于所需要的量來(lái)說(shuō)，現(xiàn)有的量根本不夠，相當(dāng)于杯水車薪。

A few thousand pounds is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this project.這個(gè)項(xiàng)目要花費(fèi)上百萬(wàn)，幾萬(wàn)塊只是杯水車薪。

4.Thrown in at the Deep End

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to make someone do something,especially a job,without preparing them for it or helping them”，讓某人做某項(xiàng)工作，但是又沒(méi)讓他準(zhǔn)備或不給予幫助。

On my first day in this job,I was asked to give a presentation to the board of directors.Talk about being thrown in at the deep end!工作的第一天，我就要給董事會(huì)成員做展示，我一點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)備都沒(méi)有啊!

5.Swim Against the Tide

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to go against the general trend”，也就是“和大潮流相反”。

Every now and again in business you have to take a risk and swim against the tide.無(wú)論什么時(shí)候，在商業(yè)圈你都得有冒險(xiǎn)精神，并且獨(dú)辟蹊徑。

6.Make a Splash

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to get a lot of public attention”，得到公眾關(guān)注。

If you want your book to be successful,you’ve got to make a splash by having a book launch and throwing lots of parties.如果你想要你的書(shū)獲得成功的話，你必須開(kāi)推書(shū)會(huì)和派對(duì)吸引公眾關(guān)注。

7.To make hay while the sun shines

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“make the most of your opportunities while you have the chance”，有機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候就要充分利用。

Well,I have a few more days before I have to return my Ferrari,so I may as well make hay while the sun shines and drive it as much as possible.還有幾天我就要把我的法拉利還回去了，趁它還在，我得趕緊多開(kāi)幾次。

8.Come Rain or Shine

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“whatever the weather”，即“無(wú)論什么天氣”。

I go running every day,come rain or shine.無(wú)論什么天氣我每天都跑步。

9.To take a shine to someone

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to be attracted to or like someone”，被某人吸引或喜歡某人，尤其用在遇見(jiàn)新人的時(shí)候。

My dog has really taken a shine to you.看來(lái)你真的很喜歡我的狗。

10.Hot Off the Press

這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“freshly printed”，剛刊登出來(lái)的，剛見(jiàn)報(bào)的。

The news about the CEO’s resignation is hot off the press.總裁要辭職的消息是才登出來(lái)的。