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主題: 英語慣用語系列 – 朋友相關的慣用語 Friend / Friendship related Idioms

1. Cross someone’s path

This phrase originally implied that such a meeting included opposing a person or otherwise causing him trouble, but in the modern sense it doesn’t necessarily mean this.

Example: Ann swore she would scream if a spider crossed her path.

 

2. Friends in high places

This phrase means that one has friends who have important or influential positions.

Example: Jim is very rude to other workers just because he has some friends in high places.

 

3. Be an item

This is said about people who are dating, who have a romantic relationship with each other.

Example: Kate and Richard began seeing each other and were an item for almost two years.

4. Birds of a feather

A well-known expression which refers to people that have something in common, for example, interests, hobbies, or views about life.

Example: My friend prefers the same clothes as me. Well, birds of a feather flock together.

5. Like two peas in a pod

Two people or things that are very similar to each other, or go very well together.

Example: Growing up with a pet dog, we were like two peas in a pod!

6. To hit it off

To find yourself immediately and naturally friendly with someone

Example: I totally hit it off with Peter after meeting him for the first time.

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請使用二到三個慣用語來分享自身小故事

Use two to three idioms to share a personal story about your friendship.