20150715 每日三片語 what's worse / hold one's breath / no wonder / give a hand /give and take

1.what's worse

He had no money; what is worse , he was out of work.
He said it, and what's more important , he actually did it.


2.hold one's breath

All Europe held its breath to see who would win the election.
Mother used to say to me, ''Hold your tongue unless you are asked.''

CF: hold one's tongue
hold one's temper


3.on wonder

It is no wonder that he is late.
No wonder the radio doesn't work. It's not plugged into the outlet.

4.give a hand

No one gave us a hand.
Would you give me a hand lifting my table?

5.give and take

Give and take is an important element of a successful marriage.
If the dispute is be solved there must be some give and take.
He would always give a hand to anyone in difficult.