Keep in the dark 隐瞒

To keep something secret

Example: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but he's keeping her name in the dark.




Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取

Not to take any notice of what is said

Example: The city council's order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!




Take things easy 放轻松

To relax

Example: It's better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time.




Eat like a horse 吃得很多

To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite

Example: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.




Catch one's eye 吸引某人注意

To attract somebody's attention

Example: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye – I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room!




Have an eye for something 对某事(某物体)了解得非常清楚

To be very good at doing something, or have a great understanding of something.

Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail.




Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹

To ignore an action, even though one should do something about it

Example: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.




Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视

To watch carefully; to look after

Example: Keep an eye on my purse – I'm just going to the bathroom.




Lose face 丢脸

To have one's reputation spoiled; to be embarrassed

Example: The large drug houses have lost face, because smaller companies are selling similar products at a cheaper price!



Lead the field 处于领头地位

To be the most successful person or group in an activity

Example: For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design.