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美剧来源与日常口语的点点滴滴都充分反映在了美剧中。所以如果要学习的话，美剧是必不可少的。我们一起来看看美剧中的吧。 1.Clear the air 消除误会 To settle a dispute and restore good relations Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now. 2.Be in the air 将要发生的事情 The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change. Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air. 3.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人 Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again! 4.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 To be very expensive Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg. 5.In the balance 未知的，不可预测的 Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough. 6.In the Bag 稳操胜券 Said of an achievement which is secure Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement. | 
