1. a change of pace 改變步調;換口味
You cant do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace。
2. a far cry from 相距甚遠
The published book is a far cry from the early manuscript。
3. and how 的確
A:She s a good dancer。
B:And how 。
4. a matter of time 時間問題
It is only a matter of time。
5. a phone call away 一個電話之遠,即願意過來幫忙
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away。
6. a while back 不久以前
Well, I listened to that CD you lent me a while back。
7. all along 一直
I knew it all along。
8. anything but 絕對不
I was anything but happy about going。
9. account for 解釋
How do you account for it?
10. after all 畢竟;終究
A:I ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine。
B:I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all。
11. allergic to 對過敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something。