as thick as thieves

as thick as thieves

= to be very close friends, often implying a sense of secrecy in their relationship

非常友好;

Since Susan and Peter worked on that project together, they have been as thick as thieves.

自從Susan和Peter一起合作那個項目以來，他們就親密無間。

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hunker down

hunker down 

= to squat 

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Examples

He hunkered down to look at the grasshopper on the lawn.

During the thunderstorm, we had to hunker down in the cave.

We hunkered down around the campfire, toasting sausages and chicken wings.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunker%20down

Here are more examples of using "hunker down":

The kids hunkered down in the grass, trying to stay hidden during their game of hide-and-seek.

The photographer hunkered down in the bushes to get a better shot of the wildlife.

Mark hunkered down to tie his shoes before the marathon began.

Some synonyms for "hunker down":

Crouch

Kneel

Squat

Bend down

Duck down

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Roll your eyes

Roll your eyes

= To move your eyes upward in a circular motion to express annoyance, disbelief, or exasperation. 

翻白眼以表示厭煩；

When we discussed the marketing budget, Peter rolled his eyes in frustration.

當我們討論行銷預算時，Peter因為沮喪而翻了個白眼以表示厭煩。

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Thaw

 

Thaw

= The process of melting as temperatures rise.

(使)融化；(使)解凍;

The sun caused the snow to thaw.

太陽使雪融化。

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abruptly

 abruptly

= in a sudden and unexpectedly way 

The match ended abruptly, leaving the audience feeling frustrated.

The lights turned off abruptly, plunging the room into darkness.

The train came to a halt abruptly, causing passengers to move forward.

The meeting ended abruptly, leaving everyone surprised.

Some synonyms for "abruptly":

Suddenly

Unexpectedly

Quickly

Instantly

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quirk

 quirk

= an unusual habit or characteristic that makes someone different from others

One of his quirks is putting salt on an apple before eating it.

 

She has a charming quirk of always wearing mismatched socks.

Her quirk for organizing her books by color rather than genre surprises her friends.

She has a delightful quirk of telling a joke before every meeting to lighten the mood.

Some synonyms for the word "quirk":

 

Eccentricity

Characteristic

Trait 

Habit

Peculiarity

Freak 

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