②be an open secret是公开的秘密
It's an open secret in the town that they fall in love with each other.
他们彼此相爱，这在镇上已是公开的秘密了。
③open door for sb.为……敞开大门，提供良机
The child's parents left her alone at home which opened door for the thief.
这个孩子的爸妈把她一个人留在家这就为小偷提供了良机。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A：Jane， what are you doing these days Have you got a suitable job now？
简，你最近在干什么啊？找到合适的工作了吗？
B：I have been busying in hunting a job all these days， but still can't find a job which is related to my major. I'm really depressed now.
这些天我一直都在忙着找工作，但是始终找不到和专业有关的。我现在真的很沮丧啊。
A：Come on， Jane. By the way， would you like to work with me？
加油，简。顺便问一下，你愿意和我一起工作吗？
B：Thank you， Sally. If I still can't get a job by the end of this month， I'll turn to you.
谢谢你，萨利。如果月底我还找不到，就去投奔你。
A：OK. I'll open a door for you all the time.
随时为你敞开大门。
Notes：
1. be related to与……相关
2. depressed [di'prest] adj. 沮丧的，萧条的
order次序，正常（工作）状态；命令，订购
Useful Phrases实用短语
①keep in order使遵守秩序；维持秩序
The bank can keep your money affairs in good order.
银行能使你的钱款账目有条不紊。
②in short order立即，马上
I'll be able to have it written in short order. So， don't worry！ In fact， there's plenty of time for me to get things ready.
我马上就可以把发言稿写好。所以，别担心。事实上，我还有很多时间为这次会议做好准备。
③get one's walking orders（口）被解雇
Last week he got his walking orders.
上周他被解雇了。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A：Hello， this is Mary speaking， Can I speak to Jasmine？
喂，我是玛丽，我可以和茉莉通话吗？
B：Ah.. She's not in. But you can ring again in 5 minutes， she'll be back in short order.
呃……她现在不在家。你可以5分钟后再打来，她马上就会回来了。
A：I'm afraid I'll be busy later. Can you help me to send a message for her？
恐怕我等会会有点忙。你能帮我给她捎个口信吗？
B：Certainly. I'm very glad to.
当然，我很乐意。
A：Thank you.
谢谢。
B：With pleasure.
很荣幸。
over落下，倒下，翻转，穿过，剩下的，再，又
Useful Phrases实用短语
①over one's dead body竭尽全力来阻止一个计划
You mean you want to marry this man twice your age who's been divorced two times already You'll only do it over my dead body！
你是说你要和那个年纪比你大一倍，已经离过两次婚的男人结婚？你要想和他结婚，除非等我死了！
②Over one's head一个问题对某人来说太困难
I dropped out of class after two weeks-that kind of math is just too far over my head.
上了两个礼拜课以后我就退出了--那种数学对我来说实在是太难懂了。
③have it over比……好些；胜过
Her handwritting has it over me.
她的书法胜过我。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A：It's pity that I haven't been to many countries.
真遗憾很多国家我都没去过。
B：But I think you have it over me. I've never been out of China.
但我想你总比我要好。我从来都没出过中国。
A：Never？
从来都没出去过？
B：Never. I am not joking.
从来都没有。我没有开玩笑。
own自己的，特有的，拥有，承认
Useful Phrases实用短语
①to stand on one's own two feet独立自主，依靠自己
Since I have grown up， I should stand on my own two feet instead of relying on my parents.
既然我已经长大了，就应该独立自主而不是依靠父母。
②blow one's own horn自吹自擂
Marilyn had to blow her own horn a bit during the job interview.
Marilyn在招聘面谈时不得不做了一点自我吹嘘。
③hold on one's own (against)坚持自己立场
No matter what the others said you must held on your own.
无乱别人说什么，你必须坚持自己的立场。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A：I want to rent a house outside school this term， you know our dormitry is too noisy to fall asleep every night.
这学期我想在校外租房子，你知道我们宿舍太吵了以致每晚都睡不着。
B：Have you got the permission of the dorm supervisor And do your parents agree with you After all you’re a girl， it's a little unsafe for you to live outside school.
你获得宿舍管理员的批准了吗？还有你爸妈同意吗？毕竟你是个女孩子，独自一人在外住不安全。
A：It's real a big trouble to me. My father doesn't allow me to live alone. But I still hold on my own.
这确实是个大麻烦。我爸爸不允许我自己住。但是我还是坚持自己的主张。
B：To tell the truth， it also has some benefit for you. You'll become more independent than others， besides， you can have your own space.
说实话，这对你也有益处。你会比其他人更加独立，除此之外，你还会有自己的空间。
Notes：
1. dormitryn. 宿舍
2. supervisor ['sju：p?vaiz?] n. 监督人，管理人，检查员
out出来，不在，除掉，清除
Useful Phrases实用短语
①out of sorts闹脾气或身体有点不舒服
I feel a little out of sorts， so I am not going to work today.
我今天有点不舒服，不上班了。
②be out for/to do sth.试图得到（或做）
She is out to escape from this house.
他试图逃离这个房子。
③for crying out loud不耐烦地、或者是厌烦地表示惊讶
For crying out loud！ Jack took my tennis racket again.
我的老天爷！杰克又把我的网球拍拿走了。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A：Lisa， what's wrong with you You look pale.
丽萨，你怎么了，脸色看起来很苍白。
B：I feel a little out of sorts.
我感觉有点不大舒服。
A：You'd better go to see the doctor.
你最好去看看医生。
B：But you know I have a lot of work to do， my boss won't permit me to be off.
但是我还有很多工作要做，老板不会同意我休息的。
A：Poor Lisa. You should know health is the most important than anything.
可怜的丽萨。你应该知道健康比任何东西都重要。