31.Get out of hand 失去控制

To be out of control

Example: The problem of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way to stop them。

32.Give a hand 提供帮助

To help somebody with something

Example: Please give me a hand and hold this board while I paint it。

33.Learn by heart 牢记

To memorize something; to have learned something word for word or very precisely¹。

Example: At school we often learned Shakespeare’s sonnets² by heart and recited them in front of the class。

34.On hold 尚未办理的事情

Something set aside and waiting to be dealt with

Example: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dad’s just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer³。

35.A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家

An unexpected winner。

Example: A dark horse in this year’s basketball cup was Japan!

36.The bottom line 本质内容

The most essential part of something

Example: We’ve talked a lot about taxation⁴ and immigration, but the bottom line is that we have to create more jobs。

37.Live it up 狂欢一场

To enjoy a high standard of living and lead a carefree life

Example: The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes。

38.Bear in mind 记住

To remember something which can be of help in the future。

Example: Before you start your perspective drawing, bear in mind you should first establish a vanishing point。

39.Look forward to 期待着

To relish⁵ some future prospect⁶; to eagerly await meeting somebody。

Example: You can tell Jake is looking forward to his vacation hekeeps telling us how many days there are left until he finishescollege。

40.Have a mind to 想做某事， 计划做某事

To be decided⁷ on ; to intend to

Example: The service in our hotel was terrible. I have a mind to write a letter of complaint。