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SJK(C)SIN HWA

38. give someone/something the give permission to go ahead with something
nod : 点头

-Danny is very happy because his mother has
given him the nod to join the camping.
39. in the black : successful or profitable

-That company has been in the black so all the
staff will receive an extra bonus next month.

40. move heaven and earth : try one’s best to achieve something
竭尽所能
-He is moving heaven and earth to meet the

monthly sales target.
41. not see eye to eye : not share the same views 与某人看法不一致

-Sarah is Lydia’s twin sister but she does not
see eye to eye with her on everything.
42. on the dot : to be punctual

-All students were told to attend the seminar
on the dot.
43. once in a blue moon : very rarely 很少/不常

-Mrs Wong is a thrifty housewife. She and her
family eat out at the restaurant once in a blue
moon.

44. out of the blue : without any warning, by surprise
-Peter’s colleagues were shocked when he

quit his job out of the blue.
45. see red : become very angry
-He saw red when he found his son stealing
and lying

46. someone’s heart leaps : to feel happy or excited 心花怒放
-Mary’s heart leapt when she knew that she

had been through to the semi-final of the
singing contest.

47. white elephant 昂贵而无用 a useless possession 拥有 / undertaking 任务
之物 : -After closing down, the shopping mall was
deserted

and became a white elephant.
48. with flying colours ： very well, with a high score
-Our teacher was very pleased to see us
passing the exam with flying colours.