1. call it a day 就此结束

A: I'm really glad our club decides to raise money for the children's hospital, and most of the people we've phoned seemed happy to contribute.

B: Yeah, I agree. Now we've gone through all the numbers on our list now, so I guess we can call it a day.

2. a change of pace 节奏变换

You can't do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.

3. a far cry from 相距甚远

The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.

4. and how 的确

A: She's a good dancer.

B: and how.

5. a matter of time 时间问题

It is only a matter of time.

6. a phone call away 一个电话之远、愿意过来帮忙

If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.

7. a while back 不久以前

8. all along 一直

I knew it all along.

9. anything but 对不

I was anything but happy about going.

10. account for 解释

How do you account for it?