牛津英语教材中的习语，典故，谚语集锦
（其中模块一1-9 模块六10-22 模块九23-34 模块十一 35- 80）
1. a piece of cake.—something easy to do
2. a wet blanket –boring/afraid to have fun
3. all ears—listening carefully
4. pull one’s leg –-joke with sb
5. have green fingers—be good at gardening 园艺能手
6. the top dog—an important person in an organization
7. give sb the cold shoulder –be not friendly to sb
8. rain dogs and rats –rain heavily
9. not my cap of tea—not really to one’s taste
10. as strong as a horse—very strong
11. as busy as a bee –very busy
12. as poor as a church mouse –very poor
13. as cool as a cucumber –very calm
14. sleep like a log –sleep very deeply
15. to laugh one’s head off –to laugh very hard
16. to smile on someone – you are lucky(好运降临
17. over the moon 欣喜若狂
18. hot under the collar 愤怒的
19. on cloud nine 狂喜
20. down in the dumps 气馁，沮丧，垂头丧气
21. fly off the handle 勃然大怒
feel blue 心情不好
22. white as a sheet –pale because of pale
23. tickled pink—delighted; very pleased
24. in the red--- in debt
25. in the black—having money in the bank account
26. feel blue –unhappy; sad
27. green with envy—jealous
28. feet of clay—a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect
29. see the handwriting on the wall –see signs that disaster is coming
30. kill the fatted calf –have a large celebration（宴请，）
31. you reap what you sow –our small kindnesses often bring us rich rewards, while our small offence can bring disasters.
32. the apple of somebody’s eye—a child who is loved very much by his or her parents.
33. the salt of the earth 诚实高尚的人，社会中坚
34. be a weed—weak and not brave
35. as hungry as a lion—wanting something very much
36. as sharp as a spear—very clever
37. black is white and white is black—things appear different
38. cast-iron nerves – a very strong will
39. as sly as a fox—clever at tricking others
40. eat like a bird – eat very little
41. as tall as a tree—very tall
42. A child’s play –an easy job 易如反掌
43. Off the top of your head 不假思索 脱口而出，
44. On paper 在理论上
45. Have butterflies in your stomach 忐忑不安，紧张 / ant in one’s pant 坐立不安
46. Do your homework about 为……做好准备
47. As easy as pie 易如反掌
48. As plain as day 显而易见
49. An arm and a leg 昂贵的代价
50. Hold firm 坚信
51. A white lie 善意的谎言
52. The Heel of Achilles 亦作Achilles’ heel 致命要害 唯一弱点；薄弱环节
53. An Apple of Discord争斗之源；不和之因；祸根
54. Helen of Troy这个成语，除了表示a beautiful girl or woman; a beauty who ruins her country等意义外，还可以用来表示a terrible disaster brought by sb. or sth. you like best的意思。
55. on one’s last legs 奄奄一息，过时
56. Scrooge--- a character who is extremely mean .（吝啬鬼）
57. a sacred cow—This policy, which used to be very successful, remains a sacred cow, though it no longer meets the needs of the current situation.. (Someone or something that is held in high regard and can not be harmed. It is from religion).
58. be over the moon—Terry was over the moon because his favourite team had just won the championship match. (Someone who is very happy. It is from works).
59. Pandora’s box—How could we have known that by applying for a credit card we were opening Pandora’s box. (One action has caused a lot of bad things to happen. It comes from works).引来祸害
60. Waterloo—After spending all his money and failing to raise funds for his project, he is facing his Waterloo. (A final defeat or failure. It comes from history).
61. Mother Teresa—She has done a lot of charity work this year and is a real Mother Teresa. (A person who works selflessly for others. It comes from real life).
62. Judas犹大To describe someone who betray their friends or beliefs.
63. Mickey Mouse course （a course that is very easy ）非常容易
64. a dark horse 黑马
65. Daniel in the lion’s den 艰巨的任务
66. catch-22 令人左右为难的规定
67. leading light 导航灯，重要人物
68. Jonah 带来不幸的人
69. a Herculean task 极为艰巨的工作
70. a good Samaritan 心地善良，乐于助人的人
71. David and Goliath 以弱胜强
72. Jekyll and Hyde 双重人格者，两面派
73. a tough nut 难对付的人，胆大果断的人
74. men in the street 普通人
75. mend one’s way 改过自新
76. around the clock 夜以继日
77. between jobs = unemployed
78. in the air 悬而未决
79. start from the scratch 从头做起
80. 在英语中green常表 嫉妒、眼红； yellow以表胆小、卑怯、卑鄙，blue表忧郁
81. face the music表示“面对失败；接受批评/处罚；承担后果
82. call white black/call black white 混淆是非
83. a black sheep 害群之马；
84. a white lie 善意的谎言
85. white war 没有硝烟的战争，常指“经济竞争”。
86. White elephant 无用而累赘的东西；；
87. why bother？. 没必要
88. in a blue mood /having the blues表示“情绪低落;
89. white coffee 不加牛奶的coffee
90. black and blue 遍体鳞伤的；青一块紫一块
91. green hand新手
92. Once bitten, twice shy一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳
93. Make hay while the sun shines 趁热打铁
94. You can say that again. 你说的完全真确
95. It counts for nothing这一点也不重要。/这不算什么。
96. so what : 那又怎样?? 那又如何??
97. Actions speak louder than words.行动比言语更有说服力。（事实胜于雄辩。）
98. The best fish are / swim near the bottom. 好鱼居水底。（有价值的东西不能轻易得到。）
99. A rising tide lifts all boats. 水涨众船高。
100. Time lost cannot be recalled. (recall vt. 召回，恢复) 光阴一去不复返。
101. To stand still is to move back.. 逆水行舟，不进则退。
102. It is no use crying over spilt milk. 覆水难收。（打翻牛奶，哭也没用）
103. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. 抱最好的希望，作最坏的准备。
104. All that glitters is not gold. / All is not gold that glitters. 闪光的并非都是金子。
105. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.自己有弱点，勿揭他人短
106. one man's meat is another man's poison表示“萝卜青菜，各有所爱”，此处是要表达同一种学习英语的方法不是每个人都适用
107. Don’t count your chickens until they are hatched. --Don’t count on something going well until it happens. 不要过早乐观
108. ..A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. 一鸟在手胜过二鸟在林。
109. The pot calls the kettle black.五十步笑一百步。
练习一
1.---You shouldn`t have told everyone my secret.
---wait a minute! I didn`t tell anyone…I promise!
---Oh, ________! You big mouth!
A. I didn`t buy it B. I mean it C. You don`t forget it D. You got it
2.---Do you know the newly appointed CEO? --_______.
A.I `ll check it B.Only that there is one C. More often than not D. It will come to me
3.People in the office regard him as “____”.He is not only knowledgeable but also honest and nice to everyone.
A. a wet blanket B. a black sheep C.the apple of their eyes D. the salt of the earth
4.---I can`t bear the air pollution in this city any more. It is getting worse and worse.
---_____!We `ve never had so many chemical factories before.
A. I wouldn`t bet on it. B. You said it C. Keep it up D. come off it
5.---I think it was his excitement for his success in the first half that led to his eventual failure in the game. ----You bet. Old sayings never fail,”______”
A. failure is the mother of success B.Pride goes before a fall
C.A hero is nothing but a product of his time D. A fall into the pit, a gain in the wit
6.---He is a very hard—working student.
---______.As far as I know,he often burns the midnight oil.
A. You can say that again B. Absolutely not C. Heaven knows D. No way
7.---Excuse me, I have to return my book to the library.
---_____. It isn’t due until next Saturday.
A. take it easy B. take it seriously C.take your order D. Take your time
8.---Shall we offer the new position to Jack?
---______. You are the boss.
A. you bet B. It`s your call C. No problem D. It depends
9.---Can you read the sign, madam? No photos allowed in the room!
----_________.
A. Never mind B. Don`t mention it C. Sure , I can`t D. Pardon me
10.—Mum. My coach says I`m doing well in the training.
--___? You still have a long way to go.
A. why not B. So what C. how so D. where to
11. —Would you mind answering some questions on shopping habits?— ________.
A. Yes, with great pleasure B. No, I am afraid I can't make it
C. Yes, it is worth the time D. No, as long as it doesn't take long
12. ----This is your order, a hamburger and an apple pie.
A. Anything else B. Is that OK C. For here or to go D. Something to drink
13. —He got fired last week, crashed his car and got his wallet stolen on the train. —Just like they say,“______.” A. Every tragedy makes heroes of common people B. Rain comes after sunshine, and after a dark cloud,a clear sky C. It never rains but it pours D. Misfortunes come singly
14.2015江苏. –Why didn’t you invite John to your birthday party?
-- Well, you know he’s______.
A.an early bird B. a wet blanket C. a lucky dog D. a tough nut
15.2016江苏—Jack still can’t help being anxious about his job interview.
—Lack of self-confidence is his______, I am afraid.
A. Achilles’ heel B. child’s play C. green fingers D. last straw
16. Sorry for not having got what you wanted. She kept her mouth shut and just said __________.
A. that’s her feet of clay B. a little bird told her
C. she wanted to kill the fatted calf D. she was the salt of the earth
17. –––It is ridiculous that John wants to make academic progress but never devotes any time to it.
––– Maybe it’s time for him to know______.
A. heaven never helps the man who will not act
B. he who makes constant complaint gets little compassion
C. hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
D. it is easy to be wise after the event
18. No one is perfect and even famous people may have their ________．
A. feet of clay B. cup of tea C. piece of cake D. hearts of gold
19. —Tom was caught cheating in the exam. —Just his luck. ________．
A. He has to kill the fatted calf
B. He has to face the music
C. He must be the apple of his parents' eye
D. He must be a black sheep
20. —I followed your advice on how to learn English，but I am still poor in it. Why?
—Well，________．
A. no pains，no gains B. no sweet without sweat
C. all is well that ends well D. one man's meat is another man's poison
21. Whenever and wherever we are, keep in mind that we should listen more to others. It’s wrong to express ourselves without thinking. Just as we all know, __________.
A. a good beginning makes a good ending B. a still tongue makes a wise head
C. a great hope makes a great man D. a good husband makes a good wife
22. ---Students should try to do a little studying every evening throughout the term, rather than study all night during the week before the exam.
---Exactly. ______.
A. It’s as easy as pie B. You shouldn’t color the truth
C. Slow and sure wins the race D. The early bird catches the worm
23. Two of the boys were caught playing computer games in the Internet café. Mr. Chen criticized them severely in front of the whole class.
— They deserved it. And Mr. Chen was just ________.
A. killing the fatted calf B. putting the cart before the horse
C. teaching a fish to swim D. beating the dog before the lion
24. I’m surprised to discover that so many idioms come from the Bible. What about you?
--That’s very interesting. I like the story about “________”, which is a good example to show the hidden weaknesses in the people we admire.
A. feet of clay B. see the handwriting on the wall
C. kill the fatted calf D. the apple of somebody’s eye
25. —Don’t be a slave to work, Ralph! You must take it easy sometimes.
—I can’t help it._________.
A. Easier said than done B. Nothing is easier than fault-finding
C. Easy come, easy go D. Easy does it
26. Since you’ve managed to sign the contract with the foreign company. You might as well begin to expand your business overseas.
—Thank you for your advice. As the saying goes, ______.
A. the early bird catches the worm
B. make hay while the sun shines
C. great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ
D. don’t count your chickens until they are hatched
27. -Hi, Nigel. You sure lead a dog’s life. What’s up with that?
--- _________.
A. All are not thieves that dogs bark at. B. A staff is quickly found to beat a dog with.
C. Barking dogs don’t bite. D. My boss wants me to finish the project tonight.
28. --- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance.
--- _______.
A. Good to know B. I’ll say
C. I hear you on that one D. Can’t argue with that
29.--- One cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it.
--- I can't agree more. ______.That's why Peterson failed to get into college.
A. A roaring lion kills no game B. A book is a garden carried in the pocket
C. A bad workman always blames his tools D. An old pan is the one that makes good food
30. -- The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology.
-- I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________.
A. you can’t eat your cake and have it B. empty vessels make the greatest sound
C. enough is as good as a feast D. two heads are better than one
练习二
1. — Let’s see a movie tonight. We haven’t been to a cinema for ages.
— I was about to say the same thing. You see, _______.
A. two heads are better than one B. great minds think alike
C. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
D. it’s better to think twice before doing something
2. —I think Maths is playing a more important part in the new test system. What about you?
—________. We should be more devoted to it.
A. Fact speaks louder than words. B. One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
C. Great minds think alike. D. Don’t claim to know what you don’t know.
3.-Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?
-Sorry, but it is just not______
A. a piece of cake B. a wet blanket C. my cup of tea D. my feet of clay
4. — The top leaders are discussing how to run the company in the following five years.
— What a group of wise men! As the saying goes, ______.
A. man becomes learned by asking questions
B. A year’s plan starts with spring
C. Count one’s chickens before they are hatched
D. Everybody’s business is nobody’s business
5. -- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
-- That’s true. _____.
A. Don’t abandon yourself to pleasure B. Many hands make light work
C. A word is enough to the wise D. Doing is better than saying
6. -- I happened to notice Bob’s father quarrelling with the teacher in defense of his son.
-- No wonder Bob always performs poorly in class. It’s really “________”.
A. Love me, love my dog B. Like father, like son
C. Birds of a feather flock together D. A busy mother makes a lazy daughter
7.-At first he was not good at playing basketball but after a long time of training hard, he stood out.
– It’s easy to understand, ____________________.
A. Make hay while the sun shines. B. Practice makes perfect.
C. The early bird catches the worm D. Actions speak louder than words.
8. ---Congratulations, Tom! You have won the first prize in the physics competition.
---Don’t _______. I’m not good at physics, you know.
A. be a wet blanket B. pull my leg C. have green fingers D. be all thumbs
9. —Although it doesn’t rain in the desert most of the year, people still live there.
—That’s the case. They say _______.
A. east or west home is the best B. Great minds think alike
C. You cannot eat your cake and have it D. Actions speak louder than words
10. Mary was ____ when she learned she had passed all her driving liscense tests
A. under a cloud B. hot under the collar C. over the moon D. Down in the dumps
11. –LiWei, who is now studying at a university, spends more than 3,000 yuan a month.
– I think it’s too much. After all,____.
A. the morning sun never lasts a day B. money doesn’t grow on trees
C. easy come, easy go D. penny wise, pound foolish
12. — I know my parents love me very much, but what did my brother say just now?
— He was green with envy and said you were ________．
A. your parents' feet of clay B. the salt of the earth to him
C. the apple of your parents' eyes D. the fatted calf that your parents would kill
13. You are always telling me I am lazy. Look at your room. What a mess it is! ________.
A. The day has eyes, the night has ears B. The great thieves punish the little ones
C. That is like the pot calling the kettle black D. When one will not, two cannot quarrel
14. --I was offered a well-paid job, but I missed it for some reason.
--What a pity! .
A. Kings go mad and the people suffer B. Opportunity seldom knocks twice
C. A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit D. One false step may lose the game
15. — Tom, what a pity! I almost succeeded yesterday.
—_______. I told you to be careful before.
A. One false step will make a great difference B. Where there’s life, there’s hope
C. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today D. One tree does not make a forest
16. –I heard that your wife spent all afternoon yesterday cooking a special dinner for your wedding anniversary.
–Actually she was really ___ when I came home three hours late.
A. on cloud nine B. hot under the collar C. green with envy D. over the moon
17. --- Robert, I failed again!
--- Don’t worry, you’ll get chosen for the team. ___________.
A. Every dog has its day. B. A new broom sweeps clean.
C. A cat may look at a king. D. A person is known by the company he keeps.
18. —Our flight is boarding now. We’ll have to part.
—Don’t feel blue. ______
A. All that glitters is not gold B. All roads lead to Rome
C. All good things come to an end D. A still tongue makes a wise head
19． --- Since the end of last century, she has been trying to be a famous singer. Now she has realized her dream.
--- As the saying goes, “_______”
A. good beginning is half done. B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Slow but sure wins the race D. Failure is the mother of success.
20. —John, have you gone over the lessons learnt this morning?
—Not yet.
—You should know_________.
A. many hands make light work B. Rome wasn’t built in a day
C. strike while the iron is hot D. it’s a piece of cake
21. — If our team gets the first place, we will get a bonus. With that bonus, I will go for a trip with my girl friend.
— _______.
A. Great minds think alike B. Never judge a book by its cover
C. An old dog cannot learn new skills D. Don’t count your chickens until they are hatched
22. For a top student in Jiangsu RuGao Middle School, choosing a university, one he is qualified for and also he likes, is really a _______, though it’s more than 150 days away from the final.
A. Herculean task B. Daniel in the lion’s den
C. catch-22 D. Jekyll and Hyde thing
23. — Mr. Smith never means what he says．I dislike him．
— ______________, as the saying goes．
A. A single flower does not make a spring
B. A still tongue makes a wise head
C. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds
D. Actions speak louder than words．
24．Tom got addicted to chatting and playing e-games on the net, which made his father ________.
Which of the following is not suitable?
A. hot under the collar B. on cloud nine C. feel blue D. down in the dumps
25. –Do you think that we should prepare for our exam in advance?
-Of course._____
A. Actions speak louder that words B. Better late than never
C. A good beginning is half done D. The early bird catches the worm
26. – Would you like to have a drink with us?
– Drinking,____ I prefer to stay at home.
A. That isn’t my cup of tea B. It’s a piece of cake
C. I couldn’t agree more D. Don’t be a wet blanket
27. —Why did you drop the chance of earning big money?
—________. You know, I don’t want to get rich by taking risks.
A. All is well that ends well B. One man’s meat is another’s poison
C. Better safe than sorry D. No sweet without sweat
28. –I know he is right, but I can’t stand his saying.
-- Oh, he is straightforward, but ____.
A. a bad workman always blames his tools B. a constant guest is never welcome
C. a great talker is a great liar D. a good medicine tastes bitter
29. –A stranger gave me an umbrella when I was caught in the rain.
– ____________.
A. First impression is half the battle B. A friend without faults will never be found
C. There is kindness to be found everywhere D. Two heads are better than one
30. --- Mum! Jack has broken my toy car!
--- Doesn’t matter. ______.
A. One false step will make a great difference B. God helps those who help themselves
C. Ill news travels fast D. Accidents will happen
31. --- Sorry to say that I can’t play football with you this afternoon, for I’ll have to prepare for the coming examination.
--- _____. Have some fun!
A. Don’t be a wet blanket B. It’s not my cup of tea
C. Don’t pull my leg D. We’re all ears
32. — Jenny owed her failing to fulfill her task to the old equipment in the company.
— I don't think so. ________．
A. A bad tree does not yield good apples B. A bird in hand is worth two in a bush
C. A bad workman blames his tools D. A man is known by the company he keeps
33. I can’t land a job because I do not have any work experience. But how can I gain experience if nobody wants to hire me? Isn’t it _______?
A. a catch-22 B. a feet of clay C. a piece of cake D. the salt of the earth
34. — Mary works really hard and she does well in her tests.
— Well, ________．
A. you reap what you sow B. that's her feet of clay
C. she is the apple of our eyes D. that's her cup of tea
35. – My friend, Annie, always points out my errors and gives me some useful suggestions.
– Well, as a saying goes, ____
A. friends are thieves of time B. the best mirror is an old friend
C. true friends have hearts that beats as one D. a friend is not so soon gotten as lost
36. –Have you heard of the saying”_____”
-Yes, but I don’t think so. Quite a few millionaires don’t feel happy with so much money sometimes nowadays.
A. Money is everything B. Where there is a will, there is a way
C. Every coin has two sides D. No pains, no gains
37. — I am gaining weight. I need to see a doctor.
— But I think you eat too much. __________.
A. Neglect(忽视) of health is doctor’s wealth B. Laugh at your ills, and save doctors’ bills
C. Diet cures more than the doctor D. An apple a day keeps the doctor away
38. —I’ll have an interview for a position in that company, and now .
— Take it easy. You are well prepared for it, aren't you?
A. no pains, no gains B. I have butterflies in my stomach
C. all roads lead to Rome D. there is no smoke without fire
39. ---What a successful Spring Festival party! Who said you couldn’t make it?
---___________.
A. Strike when the iron is hot B. Actions speak louder than words
C. Practice makes perfect D. All roads lead to Rome
40. —Mum, I can find a better job if I go to a larger city, maybe.
— Don’t be silly. ________, you know.
A. One cannot put back the clock B. A golden key can open any door
C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush D. Better late than never
41．－Are you going to take the job?
－Certainly, though the salary is not so good． ，you know．
A．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush B．A golden key can open any door
C．Actions speak louder than words D．Better late than never
42. — It’s reported in the local newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town.)
— ______
A. Justice has long arms. B. Lies have short legs.
C. One false move may lose the game. D. Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it.
43. —I do feel sorry for him that he lost his job, then his fiancée( 未婚妻) left him.
—As the saying goes, ____________.
A．a fall into a pit, a gain in your wit B．it never rains but pours
C．a bad thing never dies D．all things are difficult before they are easy
44. ---- It is said that Tom considered the English exam to be very difficult.
---- I have heard that, but he never studied hard. It is “______”.
A. A burden of one's choice is not felt.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A bad workman always blames his tools.
D. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.
45---Do you think I should take the job offer or shall I wait for better opportunities?
---________.
28. Great minds think alike B.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
C. Don’t have too many irons in the fire D. A bad beginning makes a bad ending
46. Computer games also have some disadvantages though they are popular among teenagers, just as the saying goes “_______”
A. No garden is without weeds. B. Burnt child dreads the fire
C. Time waits for no man D. The onlooker sees the game best
47 Learning a language isn’t easy. It takes time.
— I agree. ______. There’s no short cut.
A. All roads lead to Rome B. Rome wasn’t built in a day
C. Practice makes perfect D. Slow but sure wins the race
48 ----I’m afraid I can only make a small contribution this time.
----________. We really feel grateful for your assistance.
A. Every little helps B. The more, the better
C. It’s better to give than to receive D. The best things come in small packages
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考查谚语的用法：Every dog has its day 凡人皆有得意日A new broom sweeps clean新官上任三把火A cat may look at a king小人物也有权利。A person is known by the company he keeps观其友，知其人。根据上文：---罗伯特，我又失败了。---别担心，下次你会被选中的。
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