[ 英語發燒句 ] Part-21

113. "不留後路; 自斷退路" 

A. Were you still on good terms when you left the company?
B. Yes. I didn't want to burn my bridges when I left.

114. "這是掛保證的" 

A. Is the boss really going to give all of us a few extra vacation days this year?
B. He gold me that personally, so you can take it to the bank.

Note. 類似說法: You can believe it; You can quote me on that; I personally guarantee it 

115. "做做樣子; 做表面工夫" 

A. Does Mary like her job?
B. Not. She's just going through the motions until she can find something better to do.

Note. go through 指 "履行; 經過", motions 指 "動作", 故 go through the motions (of sth) 即表示 "做做樣子". 

116. "我罩你" 

A. Thanks for helping me finish the report. I couldn't have done it without you.
B. Don't worry. I've got your back.

117. "自視甚高; 目中無人" 

A. I don't like Shelly. She always has her nose in the air.
B. Yeah, I don't know whey she think she is better than everyone.

Note. 類似說法: She is stuck up; She is a snob. 

118. "別再說了; 有完沒完" 

A. When are you going to get the car fixed? I've been asking you to do it for weeks.
B. Would you please jut give it a rest? I'll take care of it when I have the time.

Note. 類似說法: Stop it; Drop it; Cut it out; Can it; Leave it/me alone