When watching a drama, it is a habit to record expressions that may be used in life. Record here to facilitate the use of fragmented time to practice in leisure time~
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S01E01
sew buttons on my shirts
give a speech about
all hell broke loose
will / is going to …. any second
spoil the mood
I'll take you around I'll give you the grand tour.
Parking lot a car park (UK) parking lot (US)
You and I have the same taste in movies.
S01E02
the zipper gets caught in my hair
I never noticed those I never notice stuff like that.
in a past life
estranged pull away from Sb
be/feel insecure
S01E03
take charge of a task be in charge of Sth
be prepared to deal with the consequences
Internet celebrity influencers
give it a moment to cool off
It still counts as Sth
S01E04
She is giving me odd looks. She is giving me odd looks.
lower your voice
I got you a present. I got you a present.
I was so freaked out (by Sth) / I was so scared (of Sth)
I didn't expect/I didn't expect I wasn't expecting…
take his side / be on his side
The situation is not so cut and dried.
I was up all night thinking about Sth
Meet and Greet I've heard a lot of wonderful things about your work.
I hope I live up to your expectations.
S01E05
A choose A over B
Sb/Sth is not as it seems. There is more to Sb/Sth than meets the eye.
S01E06
Flattery, flattering I was/kept sucking up to Sb.
Drop by drop by
do a head count
I've always dreamed... I've always dreamed of doing...
while I was away
It was bound to happen.
Pretend not to see look the other way
Very knowledgeable I have insight into Sth
get carried away be/get carried away
Cut bangs, trim the fringe (UK) bangs (US)
brag (to Sb) about Sth
pull an all-nighter
clean up the mess
I didn't mean to. I don't mean to do...
I can't suppress the impulse to do …
S01E07
cheer up someone cheer Sb up
I don't feel well. I'm feeling under the weather.
cash in the savings bond
tip me off tip me off
S01E08
pay off the debts/loan
Partnership against gang up on Sb
try to reason with Sb
persuade someone to do something talk Sb into doing ... / persuade Sb to do ...
make him understand get through to someone
treat yourself
when the money come through
I have no choice. I'm out of options.
Take advantage of Sb/Sth
It is not a good look to do
S01E09
Outdoor trash can dustbin (UK) trash can (US)
Suddenly an idea suddenly popped into my head.
A suits you better than B.
be caught in the crossfire
I won't fight back.
let him go / don't get him involved leave him alone / leave him out of it.
The ribs are fractured.
Sb be better off
Instantly, immediately immediately=instantly
We are even. We are even.
S01E10
order takeout
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Tommy: I'm not ashamed to love you.
Simone: I don't regret one moment we shared.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
S02E01
Competition is fierce: The competition is fierce.
Do you think I have any hope of doing...
Don't get your hopes up: Don't get your hopes up.
When I didn't say: Forget I mentioned it.
Grab a bite at the diner
Your shoelace is loose: Your shoelace is undone.
What should I do: How would/should I go about doing...
Destroy hope, pour cold water: burst one's bubble
Similar people: their own kind
Dress up: doll sb/yourself up
how is the progress? How is Sth coming along?
Budget-conscious, stingy: pinch pennies
S02E02
Conduct a fire safety drill: conduct a fire safety drill
I was just about to head home: I was just about to head home.
Worship, adoration: look up to Sb
I'll make it up to you: I'll make it up to you.
Let nature take its course
S02E03
Phoenix male/female: a fortune hunter / gold digger
Strange: It feels odd doing …
Pack and Go: Can I get some sandwiches to go?
Dress up as: dress up as + n
behind: behind my back
Get your spirits up, pull yourself together: pull yourself together
S02E04
To your home (informal visit): drop by (your home)
a surprise inspection
The house is a mess. My room is a mess.
Family photo: the portrait of my family
The stroke of genius: Sth is a stroke of genius. / It's a stroke of genius to do...
I won't fall for that again: I'm not falling for that again.
Feels like winning the lottery: I feel like I've won the lottery.
Posture: put on airs
Chatterbox: a chatterbox
S02E05
Pale: You look pale.
You gave me your solem vow you'd do Sth
Mental breakdown: have a mental breakdown
What are you doing (especially bad things) What are you up to?
forced to do: be forced to do ...
Caused havoc: wreak havoc (on Sth) / played havoc (with Sth)
Go for a walk: go for a stroll / take a stroll
Skilled, proficient: I know my way around Sth.
I got mixed up: I've got mixed up.
Mix up: mix A up with B / mix up Sths
hate you to the bone: hate your guts
Prank: a prank
Take it out: take it out on Sb
Be lenient: bend the rules
Total: a/the grand total
S02E06
Let the guard down: let the guard down
night owl: a night owl
Honk the horn: honk the horn
S02E07
I've been so concerned: I've been so concerned about Sth
Your interests are inconsistent: Your interests and hers don't align.
Take for example: take Sb/Sth for instance
Low key: lay low
trick someone into doing something: trick Sb into sth/doing
How do you still have a face...: you have the nerve to do...
Disliked: I don't think much of Sb
Back stabbing: stab Sb in the back
S02E08
Share in my joy: share in my joy
Get over this hurdle: get over this hurdle
S02E09
Take the blame, take the blame: take the blame
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