A List of 228 Common English Expressions With Their Chinese Equivalent

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1.

It's up to you.

40.

My mouth is watering.

2.

I envy you.

41.

What do you recommend?

3.

How can I get in touch with you?

42.

I ache all over.

4.

Where can I wash my hands?

43.

I have a runny nose.

5.

What's the weather like today?

44.

It's out of the question.

6.

Where are you headed []?

45.

Do you have any openings?

7.

I wasn't born yesterday.

46.

It doesn't make any difference./

8.

What do you do for relaxation? []? 47.

I'm fed up[] with him.

9.

Its a small world.

48.

You can count on[] us.

10.

Its my treat [,] this time.

49.

It doesn't work.

11.

The sooner the better.

50.

It's better than nothing.

12.

When is the most convenient time for you? []

51.

Think nothing of it.

13.

Take your time./

52.

I'm not myself today.

14.

I'm crazy about / Bruce Lee.

53.

I have a sweet tooth.

54.

I can't express[] myself very well in English.

I'm crazy [] about rock music.

15.

How do I address you?

55.

For the time being.

16.

What was your name again?

56.

This milk has gone bad.

17.

Would you care for[] a cop of coffee?

57.

Don't beat around the bush.

18.

She turns me off.

58.

It's up in the air[].

19.

So far so good.

59.

Math is beyond[//] me.

20.

It drives[] me crazy.

21.

She never showed up[].

60.

It slipped my mind.

22.

That's not like him.

61.

You can't please[] everyone.

23.

I couldn't get through.

24.

I got sick and tired of hotels.

62.

I'm working on[] it.

25.

Be my guest.

63.

You bet!

26.

Can you keep an eye on my bag?

64.

Drop me a line[].

27.

Let's keep in touch.

65.

Are you pulling my leg[ ]?

28.

Let's call it a day[].

29.

I couldn't help[] it.

66.

Sooner or later.

30.

Something's come up[/]./

67.

I'll keep my ears open.

31.

Let's get to the point[/].

68.

It isn't much.

32.

Keep that in mind.

69.

Neck and neck.

33.

That was a close call./

70. I'm feeling under the weather.//

34.

I'll be looking forward to it.

71.

Don't get me wrong[].

35.

Chances are slim [].

72.

I'm under a lot of pressure.

36.

Far from it.

73.

You're the boss.

37.

Im behind in my work.

74.

It doesn't make any sense!

38.

It's a pain in the neck [].

75.

If I were in your shoes[].

39.

We're in the same boat.

76.

What's this regarding?

77.

Over my dead body!

113. I'll consider this matter.

78.

Can you give me a hand[]?

114. I'll do something about it.

79.

We have thirty minutes to kill[].

115. What are you talking about?

116. I'm afraid I can't.

80.

Whatever you say.

117. I'm dying[] to see you.

81.

It'll come to me.

118. I'm flattered.

82.

You name[] it!

119. I'm not in the mood.

83.

Time will tell.

120. I'm so scared.

84.

Iill play it by ear [].

121. I can't make[] it./

122. You can never tell./

85.

123. I won't buy[] you story.

You should take advantage of [] it.

124. It hurts like hell!

86.

Let's talk over coffee.

125. It can't be helped.

87.

Take it easy.

126. Sorry to bother you.[]

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Sorry to have bothered you.[]

88. I'm easy to please[]./ 127. I'm always punctual.


89.

Let's give him a big hand.

128. You may leave it to me.

90.

As far as I'm concerned.

129. I wish I could.[]

91.

I'm all mixed up.

130. What's the rush?

92.

Let's get together one of these days.

131. What's so funny/

93.

He's behind the times./

132. I couldn't agree more.

94.

I'm pressed for time.

133. Stay out of this matter, please.

95.

I'm up to my ears [] in work.

134. Don't just shake you head.

135. Don't jump to conclusions./

96.

You can't do this to me.

136. That was a lousy movie.

97.

Just to be on the safe side.

137. Have you thought about staying home?

98.

I hope I didn't offend you.

138. I'll come. I give you my word.

99.

It won't take much time.

139. I swear I'll never tell anyone.

100. It's been a long time.

140. I'll make it up to you.

101. Its nothing.

141. I'm very / really / terribly / awfully / extremely sorry.

102. Its a long story.

142. Forgive me for breaking my promise.

103. It's about time.

143. Let's forgive and forget.

104. It's incredible.

144. I've heard so much about you!

105. It's hard to say.

145. Don't underestimate me.

106. I can't imagine why.

146. She gives me a headache.

107. That can't be.

147. It's very annoying.

108. That's really something.

148. He often fails to keep his word.

109. Are you sure?

149. You made me feel ashamed of myself.

110. Are you crazy?

150. I hope it turns out all right.

111. Excuse me for a moment.

151. I can't handle this alone.

112. I mean it. I'm serious. I'm no kidding!

152. How long will it take to have this radio fixed?

189. He puts me to shame.


190. Every dog has his day.

153. Come to me if you're in any difficulty.

191. Don't give me any excuses.

154. Who do you think you are?

192. Are you out of you mind?

155. You're wasting you breath.

193. He's been everywhere.

156. It doesn't seem like that.

194. What's bothering you?

157. Don't get on my nerves!

195. Who is to blame?

158. Everything will be fine.

196. There're a lot of rumors going around.

159. I'll be ready in a few minutes.

197. I don't feel up to that.

160. I wonder what happened to him.

198. I'm mad at myself.

161. You are just trying to save face.

199. It's raining cats and dogs.

162. His argument doesn't hold water.

200. The sky is getting very cloudy.

163. Your face tells it all.

201. You won't get away with this.

164. The days are getting longer.

202. I'm tired of going to school day after day.

165. You've got to do something.

203. Who am I supposed to see?

166. I hope this will teach you a lesson.

204. His idea is childish.

167. I feel younger than ever.

205. I need small change.

168. It's a hard job, but I hope he can make it.

206. Don't try to brainwash me.

207. I don't seem to have any luck today.

169. Don't look wise.

208. That reminds me.

170.I'm afraid all my efforts were in vain. 209. What the hell are you doing?
171. What happened to you memory?

210. I can't seem to get to sleep.

172. You're going too far!

211. You look very serious about something.

173. Don't bury your head in the sand.

212. I hope I'm not in the way.

174. I have no other choice.

213. What are you so excited about?

175. I don't have the nerve to do it./

214. Tell me about you trouble.

176. It's a matter of life and death.

215. I feel much better now.

177. Nothing works.

216. I hope you will get well soon.

178. Money will come and go.

217. She is sick in bed.

179.He's been behind bars for almost 30 years. 30 218. I have a slight fever.
180. If I had known that, I could have helped you.

219. A fool never learns.

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220. This is the schedule for tomorrow.

181. I couldn't care less.

221. How late are you open?

182. You have my word.

222. I'm here on business.

183. He hit the ceiling at the news.

223. What's Hong Kong famous for?

224. What brings you to Beijing?

184. I don't mind staying up late.

225. She looks blue.

185. You're too outspoken.

226. I just don't know what to say.

186. I can't afford it./

227. Let's have fun tonight.

187. I think it's a reasonable price.

228. Thank you for coming to see me off.

188. I'd like to try on these hats.

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