Get out of hand 失控Things got out of hand at the party, and three windows were broken.The President was forced to arrest some gangsters, after organized crime in the country was getting out of hand.Martin hired a dog whisperer after his pet dog's attacks on the post man were getting out of hand.Definition: If a situation gets out of hand, it cannot be controlled any moreEtymology: Refers to how the problem is out of your hand's reach.******失控Many parents are afraid that their children will get out of hand when studying overseas. So they call them every day to check in on them. 许多家长怕孩子在国外学习失控,就天天打电话查他们.If we ignore small mistakes, they will grow into big ones and once they get out of hand, we won't be able to fix them. 小洞不补,会成大洞,大洞一旦失控, 将根本无法修补.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxOn the rocks 触礁 搁浅 遇到危机That bank is on the rocks. Don't deposit your money in it.Kelvin's marriage was on the rocks after only 3 months.His financial state was on the rocks because he had too much student loan debt.Definition: In a state of ruin or bankruptcy.Etymology: This expression, alluding to a ship running aground on rocks and breaking apart, has been used figuratively for other disasters since the late 1800s.******触礁 搁浅 遇到危机The two companies' relationship was on the rocks. They need to find someone to help thaw the tension. 这两家公司的关系遭遇危机(变得很僵),很需要有人来帮助化解.If the world economy is on the rocks, China's economy will inevitably be affected. 世界经济如果触礁,中国经济势必受影响.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxUp the ante 提价 提高门槛 加大难度(投入)By adding new scanners, the TSA is upping the ante for smugglers.The club owner is upping the ante for nightclub entertainment by introducing new talented performers.Nicole upped the ante on the poker game, by raising it to a $100 buy-in.Definition: To raise the cost or risk of an activity.Etymology: Based on the literal meaning of up the ante: to increase the amount of money each person must risk in a card game or other activity involving the risk of losing money.******提价 提高门槛 加大难度(投入)Many people are complaining that some western countries have upped the ante for immigration. 许多人抱怨有些西方国家提高了申请移民的门槛.The real estate developer upped the ante by building more apartments in a country with a housing bubble. 在房地产市场泡沫中,房地产开发商依然加大力度建造公寓.