English Notes from "Deadly Woman"

Bailee 2022-10-19 23:24:52

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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