1. a change of pace 改變步調；換口味
You cant do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace。
2. a far cry from 相距甚遠
The published book is a far cry from the early manuscript。
3. and how 的確
A：She s a good dancer。
B：And how 。
4. a matter of time 時間問題
It is only a matter of time。
5. a phone call away 一個電話之遠，即願意過來幫忙
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away。
6. a while back 不久以前
Well, I listened to that CD you lent me a while back。
7. all along 一直
I knew it all along。
8. anything but 絕對不
I was anything but happy about going。
9. account for 解釋
How do you account for it?
10. after all 畢竟；終究
A：I ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine。
B：I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all。
11. allergic to 對過敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something。
