"Phrase" in Engpsh can be referred to as "短语" in Chinese.

Engpsh phrases come from various sources such as pterature, history, and everyday conversation. Here are some common Engpsh phrases and their Chinese translations, along with example sentences:

"Break a leg" - 祝你成功 (Used as a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance)
Example: "Good luck with your play, break a leg!"

"Bite the bullet" - 勇敢面对困难 (Means to face a difficult situation courageously)
Example: "It's time to bite the bullet and ask for a raise."

"Hit the nail on the head" - 说得对，正中下怀 (Means to say or do something exactly right)
Example: "You hit the nail on the head with that comment, it's exactly what I was thinking."

"Cost an arm and a leg" - 代价非常大 (Means that something is very expensive)
Example: "That new car is nice, but it must have cost an arm and a leg."

"Take with a grain of salt" - 不要过于相信 (Means to view something with skepticism or distrust)
Example: "She told me that the company is going to give us a raise, but I take it with a grain of salt."