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­　　1. Like a Fish Out of Water

­　　这个习语的意思是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.

­　　在女朋友的工作聚会上，鲍勃总会感觉不自在。

­　　2. Like Water off a Duck’s Back

­　　这个习语的意思是no effect on a person，也就是“对某人不起作用、对牛弹琴”。

­　　Terry never gets upset when he is criticized. It’s like water off a duck’s back.

­　　泰瑞受到批评后一点也不沮丧，就像是对牛弹琴。

­　　3. A Drop in the Ocean

­　　这个习语的意思是"a very small amount compared to the amount needed", 相对于所需要的量来说，现有的量根本不够，相当于杯水车薪。

­　　A few thousand pounds is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this project.

­　　这个项目要花费上百万，几万块只是杯水车薪。

­　　4. Thrown in at the Deep End

­　　这个习语的意思是to make someone do something, especially a job, without preparing them for it or helping them，让某人做某项工作，但是又没让他准备或不给予帮助。

­　　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，我就要给董事会成员做展示，我一点准备都没有啊！

­　　5. Swim Against the Tide

­　　这个习语的意思是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.

­　　无论什么时候，在商业圈你都得有冒险精神，并且独辟蹊径。

­　　6. Make a Splash

­　　这个习语的意思是to get a lot of public attention，得到公众关注。

­　　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.

­　　如果你想要你的书获得成功的话，你必须开推书会和派对吸引公众关注。

­　　7. To make hay while the sun shines

­　　这个习语的意思是make the most of your opportunities while you have the chance，有机会的时候就要充分利用。

­　　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.

­　　还有几天我就要把我的法拉利还回去了，趁它还在，我得赶紧多开几次。

­　　8. Come Rain or Shine

­　　这个习语的意思是whatever the weather，即“无论什么天气”。

­　　I go running every day, come rain or shine.

­　　无论什么天气我每天都跑步。

­　　9. To take a shine to someone

­　　这个习语的意思是to be attracted to or like someone，被某人吸引或喜欢某人，尤其用在遇见新人的时候。

­　　My dog has really taken a shine to you.

­　　看来你真的很喜欢我的狗。

­　　10. Hot Off the Press

­　　这个习语的意思是freshly printed，刚刊登出来的，刚见报的。

­　　The news about the CEO’s resignation is hot off the press.

­　　总裁要辞职的消息是才登出来的。