ume Idioma
speak volumes
plume oneself on
She plumes herself on the fact that she was educated in Europe rather than in the United States．她以不在美国而在欧洲受教育为荣。
He plumed himself on belonging to the aristocracy．他以自己是个贵族而洋洋自得。
instrumental in
Idiom(s): instrumental in doing sthTheme: IMPORTANCE
playing an important part in doing something.
• John was instrumental in getting the contract to build the new building.
• Our senator was instrumental in defeating the bill.
get into an argument
Idiom(s): get into an argument (with sb)Theme: ARGUMENT
to begin to argue with someone.
• Let's try to discuss this calmly. I don't want to get into an argument with you.
• Tom got into an argument with John.
• Tom and John got into an argument.
• Let's not get into an argument.
Running on fumes
If someone has used all their energy on something, but must continue, they are running on fumes. It is an expression used when driving a car when the needle is on empty but still running. We say it is 'running on fumes'.acoustic perfume|acoustic|perfume
n., slang Sound for covering up unwanted noise, such as music over loudspeakers in a noisy construction area. Let's get out of here
this acoustic perfume is too much for my ears.consumer goods|consumer|consumer items|goods|item|
n. Food and manufactured things that people buy for their own use. In time of war, the supply of consumer goods is greatly reduced.plume oneself|plume
v. phr., literary To be proud of yourself; boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as his date. He plumed himself on his successful planning in the election. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on a horse.Compare: PRIDE ONESELF.
speak volumes|speak|volumes
v. phr. To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning. The nice present she gave you spoke volumes for what she thinks of you. A child's choice of hobbies speaks volumes.Compare: READ BETWEEN THE LINES.
argument
argumentsee under pick a quarrel.
plume oneself
plume oneselfCongratulate oneself, boast, as in He plumed himself on his victory. This idiom transfers the bird's habit of dressing its feathers to human self-satisfaction. [First half of 1600s]
volume
volumesee speak volumes.
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