English Slang Collection: drill [释] routine, standard practice; [例] Don't be panic. This is an annual fire drill.; drink like a fish [释] to drink to excess; [例] According to the doctor, if you ever drink like a fish agin, you will definitely succumb to alcohol poisoning. dress to the nines [释] perfectly dressed in the most fashionable attire; [例] The black tie event was a important social activity so that everyone was dressed to the nines.; dribs and brads [释] small amounts; [例] repay the debts with dribs and drabs.. drive someone up the wall [释] annoy or irritate someone; [例] Stop making any noise! I'm studying and you're driving me up that wall.; drop [释] to spend money, to buy something; [例] Can you believe that Mike has just dropped 5 grand on a watch? |