英语阅读(三)翻译作业 2 1. His father is a big cheese in this bank. 2. My uncle is married to a real dragon lady --- all she does is yelling at him. 3. I know it is really tough , but you have to bite the bullet and try your best to get it done. 4. Everybody else in the office thought my idea was great, but the boss threw cold water on it. 5. I was counting on Pikachu to come, but he let me down. 6. This is my last chance — I'll lose my shirt if this business venture fails. 7. I'd put my shirt on the president being re-elected. 8. Tom is the pet name of Thomas. 9. Sunday lunch will be a hen party. 10. It’s quite possible that you will get the job, but don’t count your chickens before they are hatched. 11. The teacher won't stand for any funny business here. 12. The young man is my top banana. 13. Cut out the banana oil; flattery will get you nowhere! 14. Anna has a heart of glass and I think she will never recover from Adam’s refusal to go to her birthday party. 15. People say that the judge had been bought by the Mafia. 16. Your old dog, living on borrowed time, may need to see the vet more often. 17. Bare legs, boots and a beige trench coat are a killer combo when you really want to impress on a date! 18. Your explanation doesn't hold water. 19. If credit cards are the only thing keeping you above water, then your situation is direr than I thought.