1、精選文檔132 Id like to return thisId like to return this, this one doesnt suit me.Id like to return this, I found it broken when I got home.A: you look good in red. B: thank you, but Id like to return this. A: why? B: because Id like to get one in a larger size.131 we are in the same boatWe both have no

2、 jobs, we are in the same boat.We both dont have any money, we are in the same boat.A: are you taking a vacation this summer? B: yes, but were not going anywhere. A: what do you mean? B: everything is sky high. We dont have enough money for a vacation . how about you? A: were in the same boat. With

3、both boys in college, its been tough. We simply cant afford a vacation this year. B: maybe next year, things will be better.130 where was I ?Lets back up, Where was I ?A: where was I ? B: you were going to tell us why you dont like that restaurant. A: lets back up. Where was I ? B: you were talking

4、about your life in America. A: oh, yes, now I remember. B: so, how was that? A: you dont know, I met the greatest people in the world.129 far from itA: can you help me with my English homework? Youre a genius. B: far from it, but Ill try to help you. Whats your problem?A: we have finished this task

5、successfully. B: far from it, there are still a lot of work to be done here.128 dont give me thatDont give me that, I know all the details.Dont give me that, I know she hates my cooking.A: why werent you at home last night? B: I had a meeting with my clients, and when its finished, it was so late, s

6、o A: dont give me that, I saw you in a bar with a girl.127 take credit forI cant take credit for this, we both know that this wasnt me. You took credit for my work, Peter.A: you did a good job, and were thinking about giving you an award. B: thank you, but I cant take credit for this, because Mike d

7、id most of it.126 Im not myself todayIm not myself today.Sorry, Im not myself today, My son just had a severe fever.A: we had a meeting at 10 oclock. Where were you? B: Im sorry, I guess I forgot. A: forgot? How could you forget? B: I dont know. Im not myself today. A: whats wrong? B: maybe Im just

8、tired. I havent been getting much sleep.125 I goofed upDont goof up. This project is too important.Dont goof up his computer system.A: Im sorry, but I didnt finish it on time. B: what happened? A: I goofed up the whole thing.124 I mean itI mean it=I am serious.I mean it, Im serious.I dont want to se

9、e you again in my life and I mean it.A: are you kidding me? B: no, I mean it.123 its a piece of cakeNever say die, its a piece of cake.I guess its a piece of cake for you.A: I cant believe you solve this math problem in 30 seconds. B: well, its a piece of cake.122 by all meansBy all meansBy any mean

10、sBy no meansBy all means, I must visit my sick friend.You must get there by all means before dark.A: could I borrow your pen, please? B: by all means.121 I beg your pardonI beg your pardon, I didnt hear what you said.I beg your pardon, I didnt mean it.A: I beg your pardon, please slow down.B: ok, li

11、sten, I dont like the way you work.120 have faith inHave no faith inI have faith in his ability to success.Have faith in your judgement.A: I dont know if I can do this. B: I have faith in you. A: you do? B: yeah, youre really hard-working.119 change intoYou cant change iron into gold.I want to chang

12、e dollars into pounds.A: yesterday I bought a sweater from your store. And Im afraid its too small for me. So I want to change that into a bigger one. B: ok, wait a minute.118 lose ones balanceKeep ones balanceThe car lost a wheel, and lost its balance.Im trying not to lose balance between work and

13、the rest of my life.A: youve spent too much time on your computer games. B: so what? A: nothing, just remind you not to lose balance between study and entertainment.117 give way toNever give way to fears.The storm gave way to bright sunshine.A: Im afraid I cant do this. B: just believe yourself. Nev

14、er give way to your fears.116 only to , only tooThe police hurried to the spot, only to find that the damaged car had been taken away.He got to the station, only to find the bus had gone.I was only too pleased to help.A child can be difficult as we know only too well.115 go back onGo back on ones wo

15、rdHe never goes back on his word.He would rather die than go back on his friends.A: something must be wrong with Bob recently. B: yeah, hes in a bad mood, coz some of his friends have gone back on him.114 now and thenI try to buy myself something now and then.We probably still need to refuel now and

16、 then.A: hows your school life? B: not too good, actually. A: why? Coz you cant go home often? B: yeah, I can only call my parents now and then.113 if possibleI want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible.A: do you know how to lose weight? B: Im not too sure, but Ill go to the gym if possible. A

17、: yeah, but it costs a lot of money.112 for agesFor ages =for a long timeI have been knocking away for ages, but nobody has answered the door.I havent eaten meat for ages.A: hi, Lily, I havent seen you for ages, how have you been? B: well, good, you? A: Im doing pretty well.111 in a wordIn conclusio

18、n/sumIn a word, we must leave right now.In a word, they can do everything they like with money.A: hows your new boyfriend? B: well, hes tall, handsome and gentle. A: wow, thats good. B: in a word, hes my cup of tea. 110 have a habit ofHe had a habit of eating fingers while reading.I have a habit of taking a walk after supper.A: where is Lily? B: she is in the wash room. A: what? Everybodys dancing, why is she in the wash room? B: she has a habit of hiding in the wash room while there are a lot of people around her.109 Im flatteredIm flattered , but I c