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42.  Get/fall out of shape 失形，身体走样，搞垮，不在态状
　　与 in shape 对应
　　He hadn't been to the gym for a few months and was out of shape.
　　She got out of shape when she stopped walking to work.
　　I'm really out of shape. I should go on a diet.
　　You're knocking me out of shape too!
　　If you're out of shape, I'll slow down.
　　I have been out of shape ever since I left the army.
　　If you're out of shape, you'll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic.

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43. Weather the storm. 度过难关， 经受住暴风雨的考验
　　She refuses to resign, intending to weather the storm .
　　Many small firms did not weather the storm of the recession.
　　So, with luck, they hoped to weather the storm.
　　If she calmed down, she might just weather the storm.
　　You are a skillful pilot, you will weather the storm.

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47. Stick it out 挺住，坚持到底
　　Success is mine if I stick it out.
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　　I know things are difficult at the moment, but if we just stick it out, I'm sure everything will be OK in the end.
　　Mathematics is hard, but if you stick it out you'll understand it.
　　On such occasions there is only one thing to do- stick it out.
　　Janet was the only one who could endure him and chose to stick it out.
　　No, but then again, maybe you just have to stick it out through the rough times.

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48. Way  很多，太多， 等同于 a lot, too much
　　It was way too hot today.
　　The project is way over the budget.

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48. Cut costs 节约成本
　　We have to cut costs in order to remain competitive.
　　Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs.
　　After consultations with our accountants, we've decided how to cut costs within the company.
　　Thousands of bank employees are facing redundancy as their employers cut costs.
　　700 jobs will be lost in order to cut costs and boost profits.

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50. Put it  表达，说
　　How should I put it? 我应该怎么说？
　　What's the best way to put this?”怎么说比较合适？
　　I should put it this way - 我应该怎么说....
　　put it mildly 委婉的说，说的好听一点。
　　used for saying that something is much more extreme than your words suggest
　　It has been a remarkable day, to put it mildly.

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51. Behind the scenes 幕后
　　A lot of negotiating has been going on behind the scenes.
　　Behind the scenes, both sides are working towards an agreement.
　　But behind the scenes it was a different story.
　　But he remained active behind the scenes for years.
　　I prefer to work quietly behind the scenes.

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52. On Staff  在职工作人员，员工
　　Joan is the only lawyer we have on staff.
　　We've had to cut back on staff to save money.
　　The party has been taking on staff, including temporary organizers.
　　Greater pressure on staff time significantly reduces our capacity.

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53. fixer-upper 需要重新装修的房子
　　和 Move  in ready 相对。
　　When it comes to selling a fixer-upper, it's not about trying to make it look perfect.