英語日常口語 Unit90:Khalid moves in 搬進公寓

本單元是關于搬進公寓的對話

Tim: Where do you want this bag, Khalid?
Helen: Khalid, what shall I do with these books?
Khalid: Just put everything over there, next to the door, thanks.
Alice: Tea's ready, everyone!
Tim: Ooh, lovely. Come on, Khalid, tea's up!
Khalid: Mmm, thanks Alice. And thanks Tim and Helen for giving me a hand with all my stuff. It would have taken me ages on my own.
Tim: Many hands make light work! I'm glad I could help. And it's nice to have something to do with my time now that I'm unemployed.
Helen: Oh Tim, I'm sure something will turn up soon.
Tim: Well, let's hope so, otherwise I'm going to have a lot more time on my hands. Anyway Khalid, fancy a game of footy in the park after this?
Alice: Guys, this place is a complete tip! At least help tidy up first!

Vocabulary 字匯

tea's up 茶已經準備好了
an informal phrase which means 'the tea's ready'

something will turn up soon 終得圓滿
something good will happen soon - in this case, Tim will find a new job.

fancy 想要，喜歡
short for 'do you fancy?' meaning 'would you like?'

footy 足球
short for 'football'

a complete tip 亂七八糟
really messy and untidy

本單元的語言點是關于 'hand' 的習語和格言，請看下面的解釋和例句

Expressions with 'hand'

Background 背景
There are many English expressions, idioms and proverbs which refer to hands. There are probably many similar ones in your own language. This worksheet presents a selection of some of the common ones related to control & responsibility, help, and trust & honesty.

Control & Responsibility 手代表能控制的，責任的意思

to have/get the upper hand
If you have or get the upper hand, you are in a position of control or advantage.
'The team got the upper hand when they scored a goal in the final minute.'

to get/be out of hand
If something gets out of hand, it gets out of control.
'The game was a bit rough, but it really got out of hand when the players started fighting.'

to have your hands full
If your hands are full, or if you have your hands full with something, you have so much to do that you can not take on any extra tasks or responsibilities.
'Sorry, I can't help you with your homework. I've got my hands full with this essay.'

to have your hands tied
If your hands are tied, or if you have your hands tied, something is stopping you from taking action.
'I got a parking fine today. I begged the policeman to forgive me, but he said that since he had already written the ticket, his hands were tied.'

to wash your hands of something
This means that you refuse to have any more involvement in a situation and you will not accept further responsibility for anything that happens in this situation.
'I warned him not to take the money, but he ignored my advice and now he's in trouble with the police. This is the third time it has happened, so I have washed my hands of him.'

with a heavy hand
heavy-handed
These expressions refer to a strict and controlling way of doing things.
'He has a heavy-handed approach to management. He often upsets people with his direct and critical style.'

Avoiding work 手代表幫忙的意思

to give someone a hand
If someone gives you a hand, they help you.
'Hey Tim, could you give me a hand to move this box? It's too heavy for me to lift on my own.'

many hands make light work
This proverb means that if a lot of people help with a task, it will be completed quickly and easily.
'We can get this furniture moved very quickly if everybody helps - many hands make light work!'

Money 與錢有關的用法

to be in safe hands
If a person or thing is in safe hands, it is being looked after very well.
'Don't worry about your cats while you are on holiday. I will feed them every day and make sure they are ok. They will be in safe hands !'

to get your hands dirty
To become involved with something difficult, dangerous or corrupt which you would rather not do.
'The boss asked me to tell the workers that they were sacked. He doesn't want to get his hands dirty by telling them himself.'

the devil finds/makes work for idle hands
This proverb means that if people do not have anything to do with their time, they are more likely to get involved with trouble and criminality
'I believe in the saying "The devil finds work for idle hands", so when my kids were on their school holidays I made sure they kept out of trouble by giving them jobs to do around the house.'

to keep your hands clean
If you keep your hands clean, you do not become involved in illegal or immoral activity. 'He wanted me to help him change the financial records, but I said no. I want to keep my hands clean.'