The couple hadn’t spoken to each other for a week.They were both waiting for the other one to break the ice.这

对夫妇已经一个星期没说过话了。两人都在等另一方先开口。

by a blow　无意中的一击

He is beaten to the ground by a blow.他被击到在地。

can’t stand it any longer　不能再忍受了

I can’t stand it any longer,I quit.我再也忍受不了了，我走。

carry something too far　过火了

You are carrying your joke too far.你玩笑开得太过分了。

castle in the sky　海市蜃楼

You plan is nearly a castle in the sky.你的计划简直就是空想。

cats got one’s tongue　哑口无言

chain smoker 老烟枪