have the goods on someone有某人犯罪的证据
Fred was sure that he would win the case. He had the goods on the culprit.
goof off偷懒耍滑
Williams has been goofing off at school and his report card shows it.
through the grapevine道听途说,小道消息
I hear through the grapevine that Jim has been dismissed from his post.
The grass is always greener on the other hill这山望着那山高
He wrofe to his brother, persuading him to keep his mind on his work and not to think the grass is always greener on the other hill.
use elbow grease费很大的劲头
How long haven’t you cleaned your kitchen? It’ll use elbow grease to get it shine again.