以下是实际生活中以及电影中经常出现的实用俚语，如果同学能够在雅思口语使用这样的俚语你的语言就会更加地道，更加美丽。同时也是很精彩的亮分点。

　　1   Be in the air 将要发生的事情

　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.

　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

　　2   Clear the air 消除误会

　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations

　　Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.

　　3   Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵

　　To be very expensive

　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

　　4   A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

　　5　In the Bag 稳锻炼身体胜券

　　Said of an achievement which is secure

　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

　　6   In the balance 未知的,不可预测的

　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.

　　7   Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价

　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions

　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

　　8　Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

　　To look, sound or seem familiar

Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

　　9　Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食

　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.

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　　10　Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟

　　To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately

　　Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.

　　11　Be in a black mood 情绪极差

　　To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her

　　Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.

　　12　New blood 新成员

　　New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas

　　Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.

　　13　Feeling blue 感到无精打采

　　Feeling sad or depressed

　　Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.

　　14　Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相

　　To find out the truth about something

　　Example: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.

　　15 A piece of cake 轻松的事

　　Something which is very easy to do

　　Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.

　　16　Pay a call 拜访

　　To visit somebody

　　Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven’t seen them for ages.

17　By chance 偶然, 意外的

　　Unexpectedly; with no prior planning

　　Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall

　　18　Round the clock 夜以继日的

　　To do something continuously, without a break or pause

　　Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.

　　19　Keep one’s cool 保持冷静

　　To stay calm in a difficult situation

　　Example: If the traffic is jamed, the only thing to do is keep your cool, or get out of the car and walk!

　　20 In a tight corner 处于困境

　　In an extremely difficult situation

　　Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.