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to have thorough knowledge of ) Foot 1. It’s a good idea to put your best foot forward when you apply for a job. ( to make a good beginning or favorable impression ) 2. Pete agrees to foot the bill at the restaurant if you drive the car. ( to pay the expenses ) 3. You can’t be dependent on your family your whole life. You must stand on your own two feet. ( be independent ) Hair 1. It’s hard to reach any kind of agreement with Herbert. He likes to split hairs about everything. (to make petty and fine distinctions ) 2. Children really get in Myra’s hair. She became annoyed when they’re around. ( to upset or annoy one ) Lip 1. Agnes had to bite her lip to keep from expressing her anger about the matter. ( to hold back anger or other feeling ) 2. “ No talking now,” the sergeant said. “ All of you—button your lips!” ( to stop talking ) Nose 1. Our neighbor is such a gossip. She’s always sticking her nose into other people’s business. ( to pry。 saucy。 lacking nothing ) two boys fought tooth and nail over the money they found. ( with great ferocity。 gaze unfriendly ) 3. My father and I quarrel a lot. We seldom see eye to eye on anything. ( to be in agreement) Tooth you’re going to pass that course, you’d better sink your teeth into those books. ( go to work seriously ) we approached the house, a large dog suddenly appeared and began to growl and show his teeth. ( to express a readiness to fight。 hospitably ) Back 1. We will back you for mayor. ( to provide support, assistance, or encouragement for ) 2. Don’t count on Claude. He always goes back on his promises. ( to fail to keep a promise。 Section III an Arm 1. They kept the dirty animal at arm’s length. ( at a distance。 5. 英國靠煤炭聚斂財富。 3. 你不要相信他的話,他為了達(dá)到目的,常常顛倒黑白。 he will swear black is white if it suits his purpose. 4. If Hob doesn’t work harder he will get in Mr. Priestley’s black books. 5. England’s wealth was built up on diamondsblack diamonds. 6. He got mangy black looks for his speech criticizing the Go