1. Lick one's boots 舔肥,溜须拍马
Rick was appointed president of the Student Body because he licked the head teacher's boots.
里克靠拍辅导员的马屁当上了学生会主席。
释义:
lick: 舔,吸;boot:靴子
lick one's boot: 用舌头当抹布给权贵擦鞋,可谓卑躬屈膝到了极点。
2. Life in the fast lane 刺激的生活
Jane likes to live life in the fast lane.
简喜欢过刺激兴奋的生活。
释义:
fast lane/ track: 快车道