break up with

رابطه خود را باکسی بهم زدن

to end a relationship with a romantic partner

EXAMPLE 1:  When Nicole's boyfriend told her he didn't want to see her anymore, she replied, "I can't believe you're breaking up with me!"

EXAMPLE 2: After dating her boyfriend Dan for four years, Erica finally decided to break up with him.
 

work one's tail off

خود را پاره کردن

to work very hard

EXAMPLE 1: Don worked his tail off to save money for his son's education.

EXAMPLE 2: Bob worked his tail off at the furniture store, but his boss fired him anyway.
 

tricks of the trade

 فوت و فن کار

clever shortcuts gained by experience

EXAMPLE 1: The new teacher learned some tricks of the trade from Mrs. Blackstone, who'd been teaching at the school for 40 years.

EXAMPLE 2: My new job will be easier once I learn some tricks of the trade.
 

too many cooks spoil the broth

 آشپز که دوتا شد آش یا شور می شود یا بی نمک

 too many people involved in an activity can ruin it

EXAMPLE 1: After Bob and Susan edited Nicole's college applications, they were worse than when she started. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

EXAMPLE 2: You don't need to help us. We have enough people helping already, and too many cooks spoil the broth.
 

take over

برعهده گرفتن مسولیتی یا اداره کاری

to assume control

EXAMPLE 1: After 11 hours of driving, I was getting tired. Fortunately, my friend offered to take over.

EXAMPLE 2: My new boss will be taking over some of my projects.
 

take a break

استراحت موقت در انجام کاری

to stop and rest from an activity

EXAMPLE 1: Bob always worked 10 hours straight, never taking a break.

EXAMPLE 2: Let's take a break from our work and go get some ice cream.
 

sweet tooth

کسی که چیزهای شیرین را دوست دارد

an enjoyment of sugary foods

EXAMPLE 1: Amber's got a real sweet tooth. Last night, she ate a whole box of Godiva chocolates.

EXAMPLE 2: No wonder Liz is so overweight. She's got such a sweet tooth!
 

pick up

یاد گرفتن - برداشتن چیزی - تمییز کردن محلی - خریدن - کسی را از جایی با ماشین برداشتن

to acquire; to learn

EXAMPLE 1: Bob picks up languages quickly. After two weeks in Spain, he was already speaking Spanish.

EXAMPLE 2: Diana picked up some great new ideas at the workshop.
 

out of practice

 تسلط خود را بعلت تمرین نکردن از دست دادن

no longer good at doing something

EXAMPLE 1: Susan studied French in high school, but she hasn't spoken it since-She's really out of practice.

EXAMPLE 2: I used to play tennis every day, but I haven't played in years. I'm out of practice.
 

lose one's touch

مهارت خود را در انجام کاری از دست دادن

to no longer be able to do something well

EXAMPLE 1: I used to make delicious pies, but this one tastes terrible. I think I've lost my touch.

EXAMPLE 2: Dr. Stewart used to be a very good doctor, but recently several of his patients have died. He seems to have lost his touch!