1. Oil the wheels 让事情顺利进行
I will try to oil the wheels to make our cooperation successful.
我会努力让事情顺利进行,使我们的合作成功。
释义:本义为给轮子上油让其更加灵活地旋转,比喻做出努力让事情更加顺利。
2. Old flame 老情人
Having been seperated for over 10 years, John decided to warm up with his old flame Nancy.
尽管已经分手十多年,约翰还是决定和他的老情人南希重归于好。
释义:
flame:火焰
old flame:直译是老火焰,引申为老情人。