1. with flying colors 成功
A: How did Ellen do on her American History exam?
B: She passed with flying colors.
2. You can bet your life 当然
A: Will Prof. Smith come to class on time?
B: You can bet your life.
a change of pace 节奏变换
You can’t do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
3. a far cry from 相距甚远
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
4. and how 的确
A: She’s a good dancer.
B: and how.
5. a matter of time 时间问题
It is only a matter of time.
6.a phone call away 一个电话之远，愿意过来帮忙。
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
7. a while back 不久以前
8.all along 一直
I knew it all along.
9.anything but 绝对不
I was anything but happy about going.
10.account for 解释
How do you account for it?
