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toe the line/ toe the mark |
to conform rigorously to a rule or standard. eg. we expect you to toe the line if you want to stay here. |
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maverick |
an unorthodox or independent-minded person. free spirit Some representatives toe the party line, others are mavericks. |
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poles apart |
diametrically opposed |
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be to blame for |
应受责备 |
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cream off |
选取（精英），提取（精华） the private school cream off many of the best pupils. |
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under the hood |
在后台，在底层 |
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hang in the balance |
not certain what will happen to it |
the future of the company hangs in the balance. |
