It takes two to tango. *一个巴掌拍不响
Joe is always starting arguments with Sue.
Well, I think it takes two to tango.
Both sides must be blamed.
They are the same.
They are both responsible.
They are both wrong.
Both of them should be blamed.
As soon as possible. 尽快*缩写成ASAP
Should I mail this letter to you?
Yes. As soon as possible.
All-you-can-eat. 随便吃
buffet
smorgasbord
Eat as much as you like.
Eat as much as you wish.
multiple-choice questions 多项选择题
Ready, get set, go! 各就各位,预备,跑!
On your mark, get set, go!
from A to Z. *从头到尾
I don't know anything about driving.
I'll teach you from A to Z.
entirely /completely
all long *始终/一直
So, she is married.
I've been telling you that all along.
from the very beginning
all this time
since the start
What's John's last name?
As far as I can remember, it begins with M. 就我记得的…
To the best of my memory,...
As far as I know,...
If my memory serves me right,... 如果我没记错的话,…
Tit for tat. 以牙还牙、针锋相对
John kicked me, so I gave him tit for tat.
What are you studying at Harvard?
Economics. That's what I'm here for.
Two and three is five.
Two plus three is five.
Two and three makes five.
Two and three equals five.
We're as different as night and day. 我们有天壤之别
We're completely different.
We have nothing in common.
Monkey see, monkey do.机械模仿,东施效颦
She just bought a new car just like yours.
Well, monkey see, monkey do.
First come, first served. *按顺序、先到先得
Do you take reservations?
No, first come, first served.
On a first-come, first-served basis.
Look at my camera.
But it's out of date already. 过时
It's old-fashioned.
It's outdated.
It's behind the times.