1. Out of whack 坏了,出故障
The front wheel of my bicycle is out of whack and the brake is out of order, too.
我的自行车前轮坏了,刹车也不灵。
链接:
out of order:出故障,坏了
whack:击打,谋杀
2.. Over one's dead body 休想,不可能,死也不干
Jenny: Dad, can I go to see the movie with Tom tonight?
詹妮:老爸,今晚我能跟汤姆一块儿去看电影吗?
Dad: Who? Tom? Over my dead body!
老爸:谁?汤姆?休想!
释义:直译是从尸体上跨过去,指竭尽全力阻止一个计划。