Lingo

Depth & Surface

16 Words

8m

1.
chapter and verse
短语

The lawyer presented the evidence, citing chapter and verse, to support her client's innocence.

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2.
facts and figures
短语

The researcher presented a detailed report with facts and figures to demonstrate the impact of climate change on coastal regions.

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3.
more than meets the eye
短语

The new employee seemed quiet and reserved, but there was definitely more than meets the eye as she turned out to be a talented artist and musician.

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4.
nightmare dressed like a daydream
短语

She thought her new job would be a dream come true, but it turned out to be a nightmare dressed like a daydream, with long hours and a toxic work environment.

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5.
poker face
名词

扑克脸, 面无表情

Despite the pressure, he maintained a poker face during the negotiation, never revealing his excitement or desperation.

尽管有压力,他在谈判期间保持了扑克脸,从未透露他的兴奋或绝望。

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6.
on the face of it
短语

On the face of it, the job offer seemed perfect, but after researching the company culture, I realized it might not be the right fit.

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7.
[scratch|scrape] the surface
短语

The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies.

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8.
blessing in disguise
短语

Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to discover a new career path that brought him more fulfillment and success.

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9.
[see] the forest for the trees
短语

The manager was so fixated on the daily tasks that she couldn't see the forest for the trees, neglecting long-term strategic planning.

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10.
the devil is in the [detail]
content.sentence

The contract seemed straightforward, but the devil is in the details, and we discovered unfavorable clauses that required careful negotiation.

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11.
the power behind the throne
短语

The prime minister's chief advisor was known as the power behind the throne, as they held immense sway over government policies.

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12.
in broad strokes
短语

The presentation outlined the project in broad strokes, highlighting the main goals and objectives without going into specific details.

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13.
with a fine-tooth comb
短语

The detective went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, searching for any clues that could lead to the perpetrator.

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deep down
14.
deep down
短语

Deep down, she knew that her decision was driven by fear rather than genuine concern.

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15.
the (big|bigger) picture
短语

When facing a challenging decision, it's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved.

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16.
the half of it
短语

She told me about her difficult day at work, but that's only the half of it; there were also personal challenges she faced during the same time.

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