1、to beat around the bush 旁敲侧击
Are you busy tomorrow?
No. Why?
Just wondered.
Do you like movies?
Yeah.Why?
Just wondering
Quit beating around the bush.
2、to butter someone up 拍马屁
Shane, you are so smart.
Well, my IQ IS 84..
Wow!
And you look so young!
Hey, are you trying to butter me up?
No, I would never do that.
Okay... Continue
3. to give someone a boost 给与我能量 感到开心 鼓舞人心
What are you reading?
Tony Robbins.
The self-help guy?
Yeah! Reading his stuff always gives me a boost!
4. to knock yourself out 在餐桌上就是使你们吃到饱,吃到撑,请自便,你爱怎样就怎样 使某人不省人事,使某人被击倒
Ooh!Cookies
Knock yourself out
Really?
Yeah! I've got more in the oven
I'll give you a ride to the airport tomorrow.
No! Don't knock yourself out.
It's no problem.
I'm going near there anyway
Oh! Wonderful, then
5. to tough it out 坚持到底,挺住
It's so cold. Turn on the gas.
No. Gas is expensive
But this wood burning stove is not enough.
Tough it out! Be a man!
But... I'm a woman
Same thing! Be a woMAN!
6. to butt out 少管闲事
What are you guys talking about?
Butt out.
Come on.Tell me
Butt out! This isn't about you!