1. set on fire：使燃燒，激發起

A spark set the woods on fire.

一點火星使整座森林燒了起來。

Linda once set the world on fire with her singing.

琳達一度以唱歌聞名于世。

With his ability and a little energy he could have set the Thames on fire.

用他的才干再加上一點干勁，他原本可以干出一番驚天動地的大事來。

Stick together and you're sure to achieve what will set the world on fire.

你們團結一致，一定能取得轟動全世界的輝煌成就。

2. get rid of：除去

He hoped in this way to get rid of the troublesome prisoner.

他指望這樣除掉這個討厭的囚犯。

We'll have to get rid of him for he never does a stroke.

我們得把他弄走——他什麼活兒都不干。

3. go right：成功地，順利地，按預定計劃進行地

Nothing seems to go right with him.

他似乎干什么事都不順心。

Everything will go right with you if you follow doctor's advice.

如果你照醫生的建議去做,一切都會好的。

4. terrified of：對......害怕

She was terrified of being killed in an air raid.

她害怕空襲時會被炸死。

I'm terrified of flying I'd rather go by sea.

我害怕坐飛機——我寧愿坐船。

5. breaking news：最新消息，突發消息

Magazines stepped back from the breaking news and offered perspective.

雜志則從一定的深度來透視這些熱點事件。

The prize for breaking news recognizes work done as an event happens.

該獎項專門為突發事件后所做的報道工作而設立。