1. "cut to the chase"

    開門見山;直接切入主題
    To get to the essential point of the matter, to get to the action

  2. "dead heat"

    棋逢敵手、不相上下
    Two(or more)opponents(politics, sports) are evenly matched in the skills needed to win the contest

  3. "do the honors"

    在餐會或慶典中擔任主持人
    To take on the responsibilities of the host, at a dinner, or celebration

  4. "from all quarters"

    從四面八方而來
    From all directions, from everybody

  5. "go native "

    入鄉隨俗
    To adopt the customs and dress of the new place where one lives

  6. "have a soft spot for"

    對某人特別關愛
    To favor someone, even if it is not sensible or smart

  7. "keep a straight face"

    繃住臉忍住笑
    To try to avoid laughing when to do so would be embarrassing

  8. "main chance"

    難得的發財機會
    The rare opportunity to do something which can make a lot of money

  9. "you can say that again "

    你說得沒錯,表示完全贊同
    A phrase which emphasizes the speaker’s agreement with what has been said

  10. "like attracts like"

    物以類聚
    Social class, education level, and cultural background provide common basis for association