All things considered
Taking all factors into consideration
考虑到所有因素，总的说来
- I think the party was great, all things considered - I mean we didn't have much time to get ready, but it still went well.
总的说来，我认为晚会是成功的——我指的是我们没有多少时间准备，没人帮忙，但仍然一切顺利。
All things being equal
In the event that all aspects of a situation remain the same
如果一切照常；如果一切顺利
- All things being equal, I'll be at home on Tuesday.
如果一切顺利，我星期二就能回家。
Flip-flop
To vacillate between two choices, to be indecisive
彻底改变计划
- The president's flip-flops on taxes made him appear indecisive.
总统在税收问题上的决定临场变卦使他看起来有些优柔寡断。
Fish or cut bait
Make a decision or give someone else a chance
要么全力以赴，要么索性放弃；下定决心就别再动摇
- He's been promising voters that he'll support gun control, now it's time to fish or cut bait.
他一直向选民许诺他会支持枪支管制，现在是下定决心的时候了。
On the same page
Understanding a situation in the same way
达成共识，意见统一
- This glossary should be shared with all vendors to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
应该与所有供应商共享此术语表，以确保所有人都采用相同的术语。
Out of the loop
Not part of a group that’s kept informed about something
不是消息灵通人士；不是圈内人
- I've been out of the loop since I changed jobs. I didn't realize Wendy and Bob had got engaged.
我换工作之后一直消息闭塞。我还不知道温迪和鲍勃已经订婚了呢。
Up for grabs
Available
人人都可以争取，供大家争取，提供给任何人
- There are hundreds of prizes up for grabs.
有几百个奖品等着大家去拿。
Up in the air
Not yet decided
悬而未决
- The whole future of the project is still up in the air.
这个项目前途未卜。
Raise red flags
Warn of trouble ahead
发出危险信号，亮红灯
- This question will raise red flags — something you definitely don't want to do in the interview.
这个问题会让面试亮红灯——面试绝对不能问这种问题。
