经典口语习语、词组、谚语 (PHRASES / IDIOMS / PROVERBS)

● be on cloud nine
● hit the ceiling
● hot seat
● More haste, less speed.
● Money makes the mare go.
● Let bygones be bygones.

地道情景表达 (SITUATIONAL EXPRESSIONS)

征求许可 ASKING FOR PERMISSION：
— Would you / Do you mind if I (did / do ...)?
— May / Can I possibly do ...?
— Do you think it would be possible for me to ...?
— Is it OK if I ...?
— I hope you didn't mind my asking, but ...
— Please let me ...
— I wonder if I could ...
— May I have your permission to ...?
— Do you think I could ...?
ANSWERING:
(agreement): — Yes, certainly / of course.
— Of course not. Go ahead.
— That's fine. Why not?
(disagreement): — I'm afraid you can't ...
— I'd like to, but ...
— No way. / Sorry.