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10. 【on the same page】

If two or more people are on the same page, they are in agreement about what they are trying to achieve; Of two or more people, thinking in the same manner; having the same general outlook or position.

—It makes life easier in our department when we know we're all on the same page.
—The party has done so much to get members of its organisation on-message and on the same page.
—We all need to be on the same page before we try to present this complex idea to the boss.

11. 【no prob】

（1）noun Not something difficult to handle or deal with; not a problem or difficulty. A shortening of "no problem."
—The repair should be no prob—just replace the belt and that's it.

（2）expression That is not a problem; don't worry about it.
—A: "It looks like the file was deleted when the computer crashed." B: "No prob, there should be a backup copy."

（3）expression I would be happy to.
—A: "Would you mind emptying the dishwasher for me?" B: "Sure, no prob."

12. 【hit the road】

To leave; to depart; to begin one's journey, especially on a road trip; to leave for home.

—We better hit the road before traffic gets even worse.
—Hit the road—no one wants you here anyway!
—It's time to hit the road. I'll see you.
—We have to hit the road very early in the morning.

13. 【a big fish in a small pond】

（1）A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., a larger group or arena of some kind.

—Since she was so popular and well-known within the walls of her small high school, Jennifer was used to being a big fish in a small pond. Once she started attending a large state university, however, she suddenly realized that it would take a lot more effort to make friends.
—His coarse management style made it evident that he was used to being a big fish in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.

（2）Also, big frog in a little pond. A person who is important in a limited arena; someone overqualified for a position or in relation to colleagues. For example, Steve has both a Ph.D. and an M.D., yet he's content with his practice at a rural hospital; he prefers to be a big fish in a little pond . The expression big fish has been slang for an important or influential person since the early 1800s. The addition of in a small pond as a metaphor for an unimportant organization is more recent, as is the substitution of frog. Another variant is the proverb Better a big fish in a little puddle than a little fish in a big puddle.

Rencai2019 发表于 2020-5-6 11:23
12. 【hit the road】

To leave; to depart; to begin one's journey, especially on a road trip; to lea ...

Ray Charles的名曲Hit the road Jack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVuYAHiZb8

另外hit这个词老外用的简直神出鬼没
hit the gym

14.【pan out】

(1）To conclude in a successful or pleasing manner; to work out.
—I'm delighted with how that all panned out!
—I hope this decision pans out for him.

（2）To rest or fall asleep, especially in a sprawling or prostrate position.
—Tom is panned out on the sofa, if you're looking for him.
—Would you mind fixing dinner tonight? I need to go pan out for a little while.

15. 【one man's meat is another man's poison】

What one person may consider good, enjoyable, or beneficial may be disliked by someone else. Something that one person likes may be distasteful to someone else.

—A: "I really don't understand the appeal of the Harry Potter series. There are so many better books out there!" B: "Eh, one man's meat is another man's poison."
—Fred: What do you mean you don't like French fries? They're the best food in the world! Alan: One man's meat is another man's poison.
—Jill: I don't understand why Don doesn't like to read science fiction. It's the most interesting thing to read. Jane: One man's meat is another man's poison.

16.【root for (someone or something)】

To encourage, support, or cheer for someone or something; to wish the best for someone or something in an endeavor or activity.

—His whole hometown was rooting for him as he made his professional boxing debut on live television.
—I've always rooted for the company to succeed, since they made some of my most cherished games growing up.

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17.【tie up （some/a few）loose ends】

To take care of, finish, or resolve some issues or pieces of business that are not critical but have remained outstanding; To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.

—I'm just about ready to move to Europe, but I need to tie up some loose ends with my ex-girlfriend before I go.
—The legal team is still tying up a few loose ends in the merger contract, but, other than that, we are ready to move ahead with the deal.
—Removing her name from the mailing list was her way of tying up loose ends.