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He’s a brain, who wouldn’t be fooled into believing your babbling.
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I know Li Ming has a lot on the ball. But I’m not sure if he likes to work here.
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I’m surprised to learn that XiaoGao had married the man who had once done her father in. She rally has no guts.
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When investing in a business, he always likes to play a lone hand.
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His idea was good, but he got off on the wrong foot when he started doing it.
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She eats like a bird. A small piece of bread will be enough for her.
17.ʹʧÁ¼»ú Let something slip through one’s fingers
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You can’t be more stupid! How could you let such a golden opportunity to make big money slip through your fingers? It was an opportunity that comes once in a blue moon.
18.ץס»ú»á jump at the chance
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You should have jump at such a good chance.
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That boy never says uncle. He wouldn’t admit he’s wrong for the life of him.
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Mr.Zhang has always had the means of making money.
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I’ve now got the hang of learning English verbs.
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At the beginning of the game our team gained the upper hand. But by and by, we lost our strength.
23.ÓÐ×ʸñ be in a position.
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You’re not in a position to talk to him like that; He’s the boss there.
24.¹§Î¬»° blarney
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Only a fool will believe your blarney.
25.ÉÏȦÌ× rise to a bait
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Mr.Zhao again rose to the bait set by the guys.
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When you are there with them, play to the score. Never act on impulse.
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There must be someone who had put him up to that.
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He boasted that if he could find the solution to the problem, the result of it would set the world on fire.
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They actually know nothing about what fashion is. They’re only following others like sheep.
32.ÌýÆä×ÔÈ» let things slide
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With things as such, we’ll have to let things slide.